Online travel agent launch handy holiday cost comparison tool
With many holidaymakers still feeling the pinch, leading online travel agent On the Beach launches a useful holiday cost comparison tool to help holidaymakers plan ahead and factor in those hidden costs families face whilst abroad.
The Family Holiday Cost Comparison tool compares 10 key holiday essentials including nappies, sun cream and eating out across 30 popular destinations in and around Europe. The easy to use tool will help reduce the stress of preparing for a family break, clearly displaying the prices holidaymakers can expect to pay in much loved holiday hot spots.
Along with helping to plan financially, the tool also helps holidaymakers choose a destination that best suits their budget and holiday requirements. If you’re looking for a more social holiday and for those looking to let their hair down, Fuerteventura offers the cheapest lager at €0.60, just a fraction of the bank breaking €5.00 for a bottle of lager in Nice, France.
Budgeting for a family of four to eat out can sometimes prove a bit of a challenge, however this tool has collated the average costs, showing those jetting off to Marmaris in Turkey can tuck into a three course meal for four for just €22.00, compared to more expensive destinations such as Ibiza, Menorca and Italy.
The handy holiday tool also allows holidaymakers to minimise packing, as suitcase space is often precious and costly. Those packing with babies and infants will no doubt find it useful to learn that a pack of 20 nappies is more than triple the cost in Fuerteventura than in Sharm El Sheikh. In fact the cheapest nappies can be found in the UK.
However, sun cream is best bought abroad, with the UK being one of the most expensive places to purchase at €11.58, compared to hot spots in Egypt selling it at a bargain €3.00.
Overall, Paris is the most expensive destination, proving a week in the sun could cost a fraction of the price of a swanky city break, with Lanzarote named as the cheapest destination closely followed by neighbouring Tenerife.
Alistair Daly Chief Marketing Officer at On the Beach comments, “Many of us already have our dream destination in mind and are happy to book, regardless of additional in-resort costs. This tool has been designed with holidaymakers in mind, ensuring that in the current climate, when exchange rates are weak their experience is as stress free and enjoyable as possible. While some destinations may look expensive, it’s all about balance overall.”
About On the Beach
On the Beach is a leading online travel company in the UK. Since launch in 1995, On the Beach has become one of the UK’s most popular beach holiday booking sites with 45 million site visitors and close to one million customers choosing On the Beach to find, book and enjoy their perfect beach holiday. Book online at www.onthebeach.co.uk, or by calling the UK call centre on 0871 474 3000