How to plan a group trip in 2027 – without the chaos
The group trip is the best trip you'll take this year – and the hardest one to plan. This guide takes you from chaos in the group chat to a fully booked trip.
In short: The easiest way to plan a group trip is to choose one trip leader, agree on the budget before the destination, lock in the dates with a reply deadline, vote on the destination, make a shared itinerary and agree in advance on how you'll split the costs.
Six steps to a group trip without the chaos
More people than ever are travelling in groups. According to Skyscanner's travel trends report for 2027, groups travel with an average of seven people. That means seven calendars, seven budgets and one group chat that explodes before anyone has booked a single flight.
The problem is rarely the destination, but everything that has to be sorted out before you get there. These six steps make sure you agree on budget and dates – and that no one person ends up doing all the work.
1. Choose one trip leader – but share the work
A group trip needs one person who keeps the overview and makes the final decisions. But the trip leader shouldn't do everything. Split the responsibilities early: one person handles flights, one handles accommodation, one handles activities and restaurants. That way nobody is left carrying the whole load, and everyone gets a sense of ownership of the trip.
2. Talk about money before you talk about destinations
The most common source of conflict on group trips isn't where you're going, but what it will cost. Ask everyone to name a maximum amount for the whole trip – ideally anonymously – and plan around the lowest one. It's better that some people save money than that someone has to drop out.
3. Lock in the dates first
The more people travelling, the harder it is to find a weekend that suits everyone. Suggest two or three options and set a reply deadline. Anyone who doesn't reply by the deadline goes with what the majority chooses. Once the dates are set, everything else gets much easier.
4. Vote on the destination
Let everyone suggest one destination, then vote on the three most popular. Take practical things into account: flight time, the price of flights from where you live, and whether the place suits what you want to do – party, sun, food, nature or culture.
5. Make a shared itinerary – with breathing room
An itinerary everyone can see means nobody has to ask “what's happening tomorrow?” in the group chat. Plan one fixed activity per day and leave the rest free. Groups that fill every hour quickly get tired and grumpy.
6. Agree on how you'll split the costs
Decide in advance whether you'll split everything equally or whether everyone pays for themselves. Keep a shared overview of expenses, so nobody is left with a long list of who owes what when you get home.
Five fast-growing destinations for bachelor and bachelorette parties in 2027
Searches for flights for adult group trips have risen by 13 percent over the past year, according to Skyscanner. At the same time, a new kind of bachelor party is growing: the couple celebrates together with friends and family, instead of in two separate groups.
More than one in three travellers can imagine doing this, and one of the reasons is simple – there's only one trip to plan. These five cities have the biggest growth in searches for bachelor and bachelorette parties in 2027:
City | Growth in searches | Good for |
|---|---|---|
Frankfurt | +95% | A short, affordable city weekend, apple wine and nightlife in Sachsenhausen |
São Paulo | +93% | The big, long trip – food, partying and music |
Amsterdam | +41% | The classic: canal boat, bike ride and bars within walking distance |
Tokyo | +40% | Groups who want something completely different and have time for a longer trip |
+38% | Theatre, a pub crawl and shopping in one weekend |
The trend is also towards longer trips: in Tokyo, groups stay for almost five nights on average. One wild night is no longer enough for many – so you might as well turn it into a holiday.
Source: Skyscanner Travel Trends 2027, as reported by blue News
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A trip leader has been chosen, and responsibilities are sharedEveryone has said the most they want to spend
The dates are locked in, with a reply deadline
The destination has been chosen by vote
Flights and accommodation are booked
The itinerary has been shared with everyone
You've agreed on how expenses will be split
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Frequently asked questions
How many people usually go on a group trip?
According to Skyscanner's travel trends report for 2027, groups travel with an average of seven people.
How do you agree on a budget for a group trip?
Ask everyone to name a maximum amount for the whole trip, ideally anonymously, and plan around the lowest one.
How do you find dates that suit everyone?
Suggest two or three options and set a reply deadline. Those who don't reply go with what the majority chooses.
Which destinations are popular for bachelor and bachelorette parties in 2027?
Frankfurt, São Paulo, Amsterdam, Tokyo and London have the biggest growth in searches for bachelor and bachelorette parties in 2027, according to Skyscanner.
How do you split costs on a group trip?
Agree in advance whether everything is split equally or everyone pays for themselves, and keep a shared overview of expenses.
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