Taking the Monday off this National Day weekend? For those looking to make the most of an extended break, we’ve delved into our data* to reveal the top five long weekend destinations for Singaporeans, both in terms of popularity and affordability.
Singaporeans’ favourite hot spots
It will come as no surprise, but busy Bangkok remains the number one destination for Singaporeans for a long weekend getaway, followed by sun-soaked Bali. The ever-popular Hong Kong sits comfortably in third place, proving a tempting spot for travellers to embark on a four day shopping spree. The white sands of Phuket take fourth place, and street food central, Taipei, rounds out our top five.
| Top five most popular destinations for Singaporeans to travel to during the National Day long weekend
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| Rank | Destination |
| 1. | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 2. | Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia |
| 3. | Hong Kong |
| 4. | Phuket, Thailand |
| 5. | Taipei, Taiwan |
Holiday spots to take a break on a budget
If budget is the deciding factor for your choice of destination, take a look at our table of the most affordable spots below. Ranking as the number one spot among the five cheapest destinations, Kuala Lumpur proves that it’s still a popular spot to take a break and enjoy some great local cuisine, without breaking the bank. Ticket prices for a return trip to the Malaysian capital are, on average, a very reasonable S$105. Bangkok, Phuket and Hong Kong also tick both boxes when it comes to price and popularity.
However, if you’re looking to escape the tourist hordes, head to Manila, where lower visitor numbers will give you a more distinctive experience. A trip to this magnificent megacity won’t cost you the earth either – ranked fourth on our list of top affordable National Day weekend destinations, return flights cost S$255, on average.
| Top five most affordable destinations for Singaporeans to travel to during the National Day long weekend
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| Destination | Average price in SGD |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | $156 |
| Bangkok, Thailand | $329 |
| Phuket, Thailand | $315 |
| Manila, Philippines | $310 |
| Hong Kong | $673 |
If these destinations don’t quite capture your imagination for your long weekend sojourn out of Singapore, then check out our Explore tool. KAYAK Explore is our interactive guide that helps you find great destinations within your set budget.
*The most popular destinations and most affordable destination tables are based on searches and clicks on KAYAK.sg. between 1.01.2016-18.07.2016, for travel during the National Day long weekend from 6.08.2016-09.08.2016. Prices are stated in Singaporean Dollars and are for a return trip, economy ticket from Singapore to the indicated destination, for one person. Prices are subject to change, may vary or may no longer available.
