Our best travel destinations in October
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Where to go in October?
For us, October is the perfect month for travel. Whether it’s a long-distance trip, a wellness vacation, a beach vacation, a city break, or an outdoor adventure – in October 2025, you have numerous options. So, if you still have a few days of vacation left and aren’t sure where to go, feel free to read the following tips for a vacation in October. We’ve always traveled in October in recent years and can only recommend this month to you. In many countries, it’s still really warm but no longer too crowded. How about the Canary Islands or Greek Islands or a road trip through Portugal?
We can also recommend a trip to Israel, Jordan, Iceland, Turkey or Morocco. In many countries, you can still expect sunny, warm temperatures of around 25°C and warmer in October. If you’re not tied to the holiday season, we recommend traveling outside of the school holidays. This way, you can save a lot of money and avoid sharing your vacation spot with too many other vacationers. If you’re looking for an active vacation, October is the perfect month to travel, as in many countries it’s no longer as extremely hot as in the summer months. We highly recommend a hike through the mountains in October (e.g., Austria, Mallorca, or Slovakia). In the following section you will find more travel destinations for the month of October.
The best travel destinations for your holiday in October 2025
Canary Islands
19-25°C ☀️ 7h ♂️ 21°C 3 days
The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean and await you With mild to warm temperatures year-round. It’s no wonder, then, that many vacationers travel to the islands, especially in the cooler months. They’re especially popular with surfers, by the way. We really liked Gran Canaria, and there’s so much to discover. The best way to explore the island is with a rental car and visit the pretty towns, beaches, and mountains.
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Greece
22-28°C ☀️ 9h ♂️ 22°C 6 days
We were last on the Greek island of Rhodes in October. It was very quiet, relatively inexpensive, and we had fantastic weather with temperatures up to 28°C. Only one day was it a little cloudy, making it a bit cooler. There are so many islands to explore, but we definitely recommend Rhodes. The island of Corfu is also worth a vacation; it’s a truly wonderful and diverse island. Next time, we want to explore the island of Crete.
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Portugal
14-22°C ☀️ 8h ♂️ 18°C 7 days
Portugal is definitely one of our absolute favorite countries. Especially in the off-season, you can travel through the country in a wonderfully relaxed manner and explore the many different spots. Renting a campervan or rental car is the best way to travel from north to south. We highly recommend a road trip through Portugal. The temperatures in October are very pleasant and, depending on the region, it can still be really warm.
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Mauritius
19 -26°C ☀️ 8h ♂️ 24°C 3 days
We spent a whole 4 months on Mauritius. During this time, we enjoyed life on this dream island to the fullest. Dream beaches, lush nature, amazing viewpoints, colorful markets, first-class hotels, and a diverse underwater world await you. Incidentally, Mauritius isn’t nearly as expensive as you might think. We answer the most important questions in our extensive Mauritius FAQ. In January you can spend a wonderful bathing and beach holiday on the island.
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Jordan
20 -33°C ☀️ 8h ♂️ 23°C 1 day
The travel month of October is ideal for a trip to Jordan. Fascinating landscapes, an interesting culture, friendly and helpful people, and a colorful underwater world in the Red Sea await you here. We took a road trip through the country and drove from the south to the north. We explored the Red Sea, the rock city of Petra, the Wadi Rum Desert, the Dead Sea, and also the bustling capital, Amman.
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Other travel destinations in October
Europe
Spain
Turkey
Cyprus
Egypt
Denmark
City trips
Barcelona
Rome
Paris
Vienna
Lisbon
Active & Outdoor
Austria
Switzerland
Slovakia
Black Forest
Madeira
Long-haul destinations
Mauritius
Seychelles
Maldives
Bali
Mexico
All travel months at a glance
Our vacation tips
Still looking for a hotel for your vacation in October? We recommend Booking.com* and Airbnb. We’ve been using these platforms for years and have always been very satisfied. 95% of the time, we book a rental car through billiger-mietwagen.de*. We’re also very satisfied with this platform. You can easily search and book package holidays with Holidaycheck*.
The best travel credit card
Are you still looking for a suitable travel credit card*? We recommend the DKB debit and credit card* or the Hanseatic Bank credit card*. These allow you to easily and free of charge withdraw cash abroad. We’ve been traveling with multiple credit cards for years and can also recommend the N26*. You can also find all the information on credit card security on our blog.
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