InstagramTravelUpdated: August 12, 2026

Instagram Travel Creators Ranking: Top Niche Accounts by Sampled Reach

Based on a sample of 69 public posts analyzed this week, the top Instagram travel creators are led by @ira.motherhood, @northernelg, and @goanniewhere. Across this weekly sample, travel content averaged 1,204,610 views with a median engagement rate of 2.52%. These rankings, determined by the ContentScout platform, highlight the accounts generating the highest reach within our current dataset rather than overall follower counts.

ContentScout's own analysis: we sample real public posts matching travel search terms on Instagram and score them by how much engagement they're getting relative to how recently they were posted. The ranking measures reach pulled inside this sample, not follower count or account size.

1.2M

Avg. views

2.5%

Median engagement

Posts analyzed

-11%

Vs. last week

@ira.motherhood
Travel tips ✈️ I always do this #traveltips #travelhacks #lifehack #hack #usefultips
51M
total views
3
posts
1.9%
engagement
@northernelg
REEL TUTORIAL 🎥 I travelled around Europe alone to make memories and this is how It turned out 🌞 I hope you enjoy this tutorial ✨☺️ 🎵 One Republic - I ain’t worried (@northernelg edit) Save and s
8.7M
total views
1
posts
2.2%
engagement
@goanniewhere
Best Places to Visit in the USA in 2025 ⬇️⁣ ⁣ The US is full of beautiful travel destinations and there’s so many places to visit! Here’s USA travel destinations for everyone to visit 🧳 Check out the
5.5M
total views
4
posts
2.6%
engagement
@stevenwommack
Here is a tutorial on how you can create this cool match cut travel reel edit like the amazing @yogasong_hayeon ✨🎥 all you need is your phone and a tripod! Any free app works for this one ✨🫶🏼 enjoy
4.6M
total views
1
posts
2.4%
engagement
@earthpix
From washing dishes to traveling to Thailand in style, @iamriaanbarnard shows us exactly how it’s done! 😏
2.9M
total views
1
posts
2.0%
engagement
@kirstypoole
The best feeling ✈️ Airport reel idea. Travel reel idea. Airport reel template! #airport #airports #airportdiaries #travelreels #airportreels
2.7M
total views
1
posts
7.1%
engagement
@visha.khandelwal
How to film travel reels while travelling solo (or with someone who’s not a social media enthusiast haha). All these three transitions like you can see are super simple and require no use of tripod o
1.2M
total views
1
posts
4.0%
engagement
@sophiabergholm
Travel Guide link in my bio 🗺️ Do you want to explore Sweden? 😍 I have gathered all my locations in one place. Photo spots, waterfalls, old mines, hikes, places to stay the night and more. You can
1.1M
total views
2
posts
2.6%
engagement
@amomexplores
🇺🇸 10 US DESTINATIONS FOR FAMILIES 🇺🇸 1. Savannah, GA 2. Seattle, WA (Olympic + Leavenworth) 3. Wisconsin Dells, WI 4. Florida Keys, FL 5. Sun Valley, ID 6. NYC 7. Las Vegas, NV 8. Washi
1.1M
total views
1
posts
2.5%
engagement
@navika_kotia
Twirling around Europe! 🏰 France 🇫🇷 Switzerland 🇨🇭 Germany 🇩🇪 Austria 🇦🇹 {travel, Europe, vacation, France, Paris, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Austria, Vienna, Salzburg, backpacking, road trip,
975K
total views
1
posts
2.9%
engagement
@zacharyburrabel
This will change how you plan your trips #travel #trips #traveltips
605K
total views
1
posts
3.1%
engagement
@travelersforgood
Our full Kyrgyzstan guide + itinerary 🇰🇬❤️ Kyrgyzstan is full of beautiful and wild lanscapes, amazing people, and incredible adventure, and has easily become one of our favorite countries we have
529K
total views
1
posts
5.2%
engagement
@theloverspassport
20 Must Visit Places in the USA 🤯🚙🇺🇸 It still blows my mind that all of these are located inside the USA! We’ve been traveling and road tripping around the USA for the past 6 years and truly fee
370K
total views
1
posts
2.4%
engagement
@itsannliwanag
#travelreels #travelinspiration #travelmoments #travelvideo
328K
total views
1
posts
4.7%
engagement
@ginakirschenheiter
Who feels me? #travel #rhoc #traveler #travelgram #flights
309K
total views
1
posts
2.2%
engagement
@natbco
What do you do when America’s favorite travel guides ask you to be their tour guide? I took a cue from episodes of @RickStevesEurope and @SamanthaBrownTravels to show them around DC for a night. Where
234K
total views
1
posts
4.3%
engagement
@natashalmeidaaa
10 Best Places To Visit In USA 🇺🇸. Let us know if we missed any gems 💎 #explore #travel #usa #america #nature #adventure
105K
total views
1
posts
3.9%
engagement
@lavinatandon05
Wander Often,Wonder Always ✈️🤍 🚗 Ekdum Bindassssss !! #travelgram #naturelover #wanderlust #beautifuldestination #vacationmode
88K
total views
1
posts
4.4%
engagement
@explorewithmia_
what a privilege it is!! #travel #vlog #travelgram #grateful
76K
total views
1
posts
2.2%
engagement
@marco.miglionico
7 places to visit in the US in November 🇺🇸🏜️🏝️ November might be the most underrated month to explore the U.S. :fewer crowds, cooler temps, and some of the most dramatic landscapes you’ll see al
61K
total views
1
posts
2.9%
engagement
@jane.and.gigi
Comment ‘No Passport’ to book! #nopassportneeded #traveltips #bestresorts #puertorico @elconquistadoresort
52K
total views
1
posts
3.6%
engagement
@best_of_ireland
The Best of Ireland Travel Guide is OUT NOW! We’ve put together a list of all of our favourite restaurants, stays, pubs, beaches, activities and so much more! Comment GUIDE or click our link in bi
34K
total views
1
posts
3.7%
engagement
@instaraghu
2024 Travel Reel. This is how I know it's been an awesome year! Beaches, mountains and forests. North America, Southern Europe and South Asia. Alone, with wife and with wife and son. I'm grateful for
34K
total views
1
posts
2.8%
engagement
@cloudsjoo
AD Top 10 underrated travel tips!! Don’t forget to book your next trip with Hotels.com 💸 @hotelsdotcom #hotelsdotcom #traveltips #travelhacks #traveller
33K
total views
1
posts
1.8%
engagement
@themainefoodies
If you’re planning a New England summer trip, save this list 🌊🦞☀️🦪♥️⚓️🛶 . New England summer is something everyone should experience…coastal drives, lobster rolls, ocean views, charming towns, an
25K
total views
1
posts
3.1%
engagement

questions

Questions, answered.

How is this ranking of travel creators measured?+

The ranking is determined by scoring performance metrics within a weekly sample of 69 public posts. It measures reach and engagement within this specific sample, not overall account follower counts.

What were the average views and engagement rates for this week's travel sample?+

The sampled travel posts had an average of 1,204,610 views and a median engagement rate of 2.52%. This average is slightly lower than the previous run's average of 1,356,156 views.

What themes and styles of content are the top creators posting?+

The top-performing posts in this sample focus on practical travel tips, solo travel diaries, destination guides for the US and Europe, and tutorials showing viewers how to film or edit their own travel reels.