off-peak season

Meaning

This term refers to the period of the year when a destination receives the fewest tourists. During this time, travel expenses like flights and accommodation are usually much cheaper, and attractions are less crowded. It is a neutral, practical term used frequently in the travel industry.

Examples

• Traveling during the off-peak season is a great way to see popular cities without the massive crowds.

  Traveling during the off-peak season is a great way to see popular cities without the massive crowds.

• We managed to book a luxury hotel for half price because we went during the off-peak season.

  We managed to book a luxury hotel for half price because we went during the off-peak season.

• Some local restaurants and shops in seaside towns close down during the off-peak season.

  Some local restaurants and shops in seaside towns close down during the off-peak season.

• If you don't mind the colder weather, visiting Europe in the off-peak season is highly recommended.

  If you don't mind the colder weather, visiting Europe in the off-peak season is highly recommended.

• Train tickets are usually much cheaper if you travel during off-peak hours or seasons.

  Train tickets are usually much cheaper if you travel during off-peak hours or seasons.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I prefer traveling in the low-peak season.

  ✓ I prefer traveling in the off-peak season.

  While 'low season' is correct, 'low-peak' is an incorrect combination of 'low season' and 'off-peak'.

• ✗ The flights are cheap because it is out-of-peak season.

  ✓ The flights are cheap because it is off-peak season.

  The correct prefix is 'off-peak', not 'out-of-peak'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• You can find amazing deals on flights if you are willing to travel during the ___.

  💡 The time of year when tourists are fewest.

  Show answer

  off-peak season

• Many tourist attractions have shorter opening hours in the ___.

  💡 The opposite of peak season.

  Show answer

  off-peak season