Gen Z Travel Habits Split by Gender: GoPass Data Reveals Safety and Affordability Priorities

Goibibo’s Student GoPass program has unveiled new insights into gender-based travel preferences among Gen Z students in India, analyzing data from over 50,000 verified travelers since January 2025. The findings highlight distinct priorities between male and female students, with safety, convenience, and affordability emerging as key decision drivers.

Key Highlights From The Report

- Female students prefer flights (36%) over ground transport, citing safety and time efficiency, while 50% of male students opt for buses and trains  
- Accommodation choices are budget-driven across genders, with 74% booking stays under ₹3,000 per night  
- UPI is the dominant payment method, used by 71% of women and 64% of men  
- Female students are 50% less likely to use Pay Later services, indicating a preference for upfront payments  
- Device usage also varies: one-third of female students use iPhones compared to one in four male students  

Planning And Booking Behavior

- 63% of students book travel more than a week in advance, showing deliberate planning  
- Verified college email IDs are used to access GoPass discounts across flights, hotels, and buses  
- Discounts include 25% off on hotels, 10% off on flights and buses, and free meals on select domestic flights  

Outlook

The data underscores how Gen Z travelers balance digital convenience with personal safety and financial discipline. GoPass continues to tailor its offerings to meet these evolving needs, making student travel more accessible and secure.

Sources: Times of India, MediaBrief