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Statistics About The Average Honeymoon Cost
The average cost of a honeymoon is around $5,000 to $7,000, with luxury honeymoons potentially costing upwards of $15,000 or more.
In this post, we explore various statistics related to honeymoon costs and trends for newlyweds in the United States. From the average cost of honeymoons to how couples finance their trips and popular destinations, these insights shed light on the financial aspects and preferences surrounding this special post-wedding tradition.
Statistic 1
"The average honeymoon cost for U.S. newlyweds was $5,000 in 2021."
Statistic 2
"62% of couples paid for their honeymoon out of their own savings."
Statistic 3
"27% of honeymoon expenses were charged on credit cards."
Statistic 4
"51% of couples used a wedding registry that included honeymoon funds."
Statistic 5
"Only 15% of honeymooners traveled to domestic destinations."
Statistic 6
"The most expensive destination for a honeymoon was the Maldives, costing on average $11,000 per couple."
Statistic 7
"Costa Rica was the cheapest international destination for honeymooners, costing on average $3,500."
Statistic 8
"Couples spend, on average, 11-14% of their total wedding budget on their honeymoon."
Statistic 9
"Couples usually spend 3% of their honeymoon budget on activities and excursions."
Statistic 10
"Couples stay, on average, 8 days on their honeymoon."
Statistic 11
"On average, couples begin planning their honeymoon 6 months before the wedding."
Statistic 12
"99% of newlyweds take a honeymoon."
Statistic 13
"14% of couples go into debt to pay for their honeymoon."
Statistic 14
"The average honeymoon length for European couples is 12 nights."
Statistic 15
"The longest honeymoon on record lasted 2 years."
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"Luxury honeymoons start at around $10,000."
Statistic 17
"40% of couples travel 500 to 2000 miles for their honeymoon."
