Holiday plans are still firmly on the agenda for Australians, with new research showing most are choosing to cut back elsewhere rather than give up travel altogether.

Rising fuel prices and ongoing cost-of-living pressures are forcing Australians to rethink how they holiday, with a growing number opting for shorter trips, regional destinations and lower-cost options.

New research from iSelect shows Aussies are becoming increasingly strategic about travel, trading convenience for savings as financial pressures and global uncertainty linger.