US travel to Europe isn’t slowing down. Allianz Partners USA’s report for summer 2025 shows American globetrotters are packing their bags and cramming themselves into tiny airplane seats at rates 10% higher than last year. Evidently, Americans can’t stop visiting London, Paris, and Dublin because why not see the best before that dollar stops stretching?
Summer is still “bucket list season,” because who wouldn’t want to eat overpriced croissants in Paris or pretend to understand soccer in London? According to Daniel Durazo, who handles external comms for Allianz, traveling way too far from home is stressful—especially when your suitcase is lost and your French is limited to “bonjour.” He notes travel insurance steps in when things go sideways, covering last-minute trip cancellations, delays, and those classic medical mishaps that always seem to happen in a foreign country.
Where Americans Actually Go (And Where They Don’t)
The familiar favorites still top the list:
- London, England (#1)
- Paris, France (#2)
- Dublin, Ireland (#3)
- Rome, Italy (#4)
- Edinburgh, Scotland (#5)
- Reykjavik, Iceland (#6)
- Barcelona, Spain (#7)
- Amsterdam, Netherlands (#8)
- Lisbon, Portugal (#9—sorry Athens, you’re benched this year)
- Nice, France (#10)
Notice Lisbon elbowed Athens out of the top ten. Blame the pastel de nata. The rest of the list is the same as last year, finally giving Nice, France, a seat at the cool kids’ table.
What Travelers and Residents Need to Know
If you’re a European resident, expect more Americans waving selfie sticks at iconic landmarks and clogging up the line at your favorite café. US travel to Europe for summer 2025 is expected to climb—again. Allianz Partners tracked nearly seven million trip itineraries for flights leaving US airports between late May and early September, focusing on trips between five and eight days. They know when people leave, where they’re going, and probably what embarrassing “I Love Paris” T-shirt they’ll buy.
Allianz doesn’t just track these trends; the company also offers travel insurance through big airlines, travel agencies, hotel brands, and cruise lines. For those interested in avoiding a summer meltdown over lost luggage, they offer plans directly, too.
