If you’re considering travelling to Spain, France, or Portugal, be aware that holiday expenses have increased, with flights and accommodations becoming more expensive. You may want to explore which popular European destinations have experienced the most significant price increases and where you can still find bargains.
Are you considering booking a summer getaway to Spain, France, or Portugal? Think again. Holiday costs have soared in certain European hot spots, potentially reducing your travel budget.
The average price for return flights from the UK to Menorca has risen dramatically from £178 in 2020 to £291, marking a 63% increase.
Trips to Barcelona have become more expensive with a significant hike of around 30%, rising from £143 to £187 as per the findings by The Mirror and flight comparison website Hopper. Spain as a whole has experienced notable price increases, with destinations like Malaga witnessing a 28% rise to £246 from £129 and Ibiza Town showing an increase of 17% to £213 from £182.
Popular destinations in Greece, including Athens and Mykonos, have seen an increase in prices. Trips to Athens now cost £xxx, while Mykonos and Ibiza have seen a price surge of 22% and 23%, respectively. The average price of a trip to Ibiza is now £223, and the average cost to Mykonos is £340.
Portugal hasn’t been spared either, with destinations like Faro and Porto experiencing price hikes to £234 and £182, up from £196 and £155 previously.
Amid soaring prices, some destinations have become more affordable. Funchal, Portugal, is now 20% cheaper at £207 (down from £259), while Lesbos and Souda in Greece have experienced dips of 13%.
Similarly, Tenerife has become more budget-friendly in Spain, dropping to £296 from £339—a fall of 13%.
While many popular resorts have seen price increases, there are still deals to be found if you know where to look.
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