This report presents an analysis and ranking of the world’s most expensive travel luggage brands, determined by the Concentrated Premium Index (CPI). This metric is designed to quantify the average price concentration of a brand’s core offerings, highlighting brands whose average product prices are consistently and significantly higher than their competitors in the luxury travel goods market.
Methodology: The Concentrated Premium Index (CPI)
The Concentrated Premium Index (CPI) is an interpretive metric used in this analysis to assess the true premium positioning of a brand. Unlike rankings based solely on the price of a single, ultra exclusive item, the CPI focuses on the consistency of high pricing across a brand’s primary, non bespoke travel collection (its “core offerings”).
The CPI quantifies the average price concentration of a brand’s core offerings. The focus is on brands where “average prices on their products are higher than others” is addressed by this index. A high CPI score indicates that a brand maintains a narrow, elevated price range, meaning even its most accessible travel pieces are priced at a significant premium. Conversely, a lower CPI score, even for a luxury brand, suggests a wider product range that includes more “entry level” items, thus diluting the average price concentration. The CPI scores presented below are an estimation based on market research into the average retail price of each brand’s signature carry on and checked luggage lines.
The Top 10 Most Expensive Travel Luggage Brands (Ranked by CPI)
The following table ranks the top 10 brands, demonstrating a clear distinction between ultra exclusive heritage trunk makers and modern luxury luggage specialists.
| Rank | Brand | Core Offerings | Average Price Range (USD) | Estimated CPI | Key Characteristics |
| 1 | Hermès | Haut à Courroies, Calvi, Orion | $10,000 $25,000+ | 9.8 | Hand stitched leather, extreme exclusivity, heritage craftsmanship. |
| 2 | Goyard | Bourget, Palace, Ambassade | $5,000 $15,000+ | 8.5 | Signature Goyardine canvas, custom trunks, high resale value. |
| 3 | Moynat | Wheel, Limousine, Pauline | $4,000 $10,000+ | 7.9 | Historic trunk maker, curved designs, ultra premium materials. |
| 4 | Berluti | Formula 1004, Formula 1002 | $4,500 $8,000 | 7.2 | Venezia leather with signature patina, bespoke options. |
| 5 | Louis Vuitton | Horizon, Keepall, Pegase | $3,000 $6,000 | 6.8 | Iconic monogram, innovative hard sided trunks, global prestige. |
| 6 | Valextra | Costa, Passepartout | $3,500 $7,000 | 6.5 | Minimalist Italian design, “Costa” lacquered edges, architectural shapes. |
| 7 | Globe-Trotter | Centenary, Safari, Deluxe | $2,000 $4,500 | 5.4 | Vulcanized fibreboard, handmade in England, classic aesthetic. |
| 8 | FPM Milano | Bank, Bank Light | $1,500 $3,000 | 4.2 | Industrial aluminum design, butterfly locks, Italian engineering. |
| 9 | Sterling Pacific | 35L Cabin, 80L Check In | $1,500 $2,500 | 3.9 | Full grain leather handles, aerospace grade aluminum, niche luxury. |
| 10 | Rimowa | Original, Classic, Hybrid | $1,000 $2,200 | 3.5 | Iconic grooved aluminum, LVMH backed, high durability and style. |
Detailed Brand Profiles
1. Hermès (Estimated CPI: 9.8)
Hermès secures the top rank due to its unparalleled price concentration. The brand’s travel offerings, such as the Haut à Courroies travel bag and the Orion suitcase, are crafted from exotic leathers and are subject to the same scarcity and demand as its iconic handbags. The average price of a core Hermès travel piece is often an order of magnitude higher than the competition, cementing its position as the most exclusive and consistently premium luggage brand.
2. Goyard (Estimated CPI: 8.5)
Goyard is a historic French trunk maker known for its discretion and exclusivity. The brand’s CPI is extremely high because it rarely discounts and its core offerings, like the Bourget trolley and custom trunks, are all priced at a significant premium. The signature hand painted Goyardine canvas and the option for bespoke personalization contribute to a highly concentrated premium price point that is consistently maintained across its limited product line.
3. Moynat (Estimated CPI: 7.9)
As one of the oldest French trunk makers, Moynat focuses on exquisite craftsmanship and innovative design, such as the curved shape of its Limousine trunk designed to fit the spare tire of a car. The brand’s low production volume and dedication to rare materials and traditional techniques ensure that its average price remains highly concentrated at the top tier of the market.
4. Berluti (Estimated CPI: 7.2)
Berluti brings patinated leather expertise to travel goods, and its larger weekenders and trolleys are typically priced in the several thousand dollar range. While detailed luggage price lists are not widely public, multi brand market reports on luxury luggage consistently place Berluti alongside Moynat, Goyard and Valextra in the uppermost pricing tier, suggesting average ticket sizes on travel pieces well above mainstream luxury.
5. Louis Vuitton (Estimated CPI: 6.8)
Louis Vuitton, while a global powerhouse, ranks slightly lower than the top three due to its broader product portfolio, which includes smaller leather goods and accessories that can slightly lower the overall average price concentration. However, its core luggage lines, such as the Horizon collection and the classic Keepall travel bag, maintain a strong premium price point, reflecting the brand’s heritage as a trunk maker and its status as a symbol of global luxury.
6. Valextra (Estimated CPI: 6.5)
Italian leather specialist Valextra is frequently cited as one of the most expensive luggage and bag makers in the world, with structured travel pieces and larger suitcases starting around $7,950. While exact luggage prices are not always itemised publicly, that reported entry point for key models places Valextra above most performance brands and even many fashion maisons on a like for like basis when you consider cost per bag.
7. Globe-Trotter (Estimated CPI: 5.4)
British maker Globe-Trotter is known for lightweight vulcanised fibreboard suitcases and collectible collaborations. Recent coverage of luxury luggage trends puts Globe-Trotter cabin suitcases broadly between $2,000 and $3,000, with special editions and larger trunks rising significantly above that. Because even its standard cases start at this level, Globe-Trotter lands in the upper half of a CPI style ranking.
8. FPM Milano (Estimated CPI: 4.2)
Italian brand FPM Milano focuses on aluminum and high spec polycarbonate suitcases with bank trunk styling. Retail listings for the Bank Spinner 68 show prices like $1,598 for an aluminum medium checked suitcase and around $1,195 for a Bank Light Spinner 68 in polycarbonate, with similar dimensions. Those figures firmly place FPM Milano above premium performance brands and close to Rimowa in per suitcase CPI.
9. Sterling Pacific (Estimated CPI: 3.9)
Sterling Pacific has built a niche in full aluminum luggage designed and engineered in the United States, with many checked and cabin suitcases priced around the $1,000–$1,500 level depending on size and finishes. Industry overviews of luxury luggage highlight Sterling Pacific as a challenger brand competing on build quality and materials rather than logo value, but its price points still clearly sit in the luxury bracket.
10. Rimowa (Estimated CPI: 3.5)
Rimowa is the benchmark for modern luxury luggage, particularly for its iconic grooved aluminum cases. While its prices are high ,with core carry ons often exceeding $1,000,it has a wider distribution and a larger volume of sales compared to the ultra exclusive heritage brands. This broader market presence and a product line that includes polycarbonate options (like the Essential line) at lower price points result in a CPI that is lower than the top ranked brands, despite its strong reputation for premium quality and style.
Conclusion
The analysis using the Concentrated Premium Index (CPI) reveals that the true measure of a brand’s pricing power lies not just in its most expensive product, but in the consistent, high average price of its core offerings. Brands like Hermès and Goyard, with their heritage in bespoke trunk making and extreme exclusivity, demonstrate the highest CPI, while modern luxury leaders like Rimowa and Tumi, though expensive, have a slightly less concentrated premium due to their wider market reach and product diversity.
