Rising temperatures, rising hotel prices in Europe

With summer holiday planning in full-swing, European hotel prices are seeing a rise in April

Rising temperatures, rising hotel prices in Europe

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Atheneum Marriott Hotel, Romania

With temperatures on the rise, hotel prices in Europe are beginning their climb into the summer season.  Prague (104 pounds, up 50 per cent) and Venice (196 pounds, up 52 per cent) are experiencing the greatest rise in prices; Istanbul (131 pounds, up 35 per cent) also experienced an unusual spike in its average hotel price. Amsterdam (143 pounds), Rome (135 pounds) and Barcelona (130 pounds) on the other hand all experienced price increases of 26 per cent. Venice has experienced the greatest price increase- 52 per cent, followed closely by Prague with an increase of 50 per cent. These are the findings of the trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) prepared each month by the hotel price comparison website trivago.co.uk.

UK and Ireland Hotel Prices Report
The most expensive cities in the UK and Ireland this April include London (164 pounds, up 7 per cent), Edinburgh (102 pounds, up 8 per cent) as well as Brighton (107 pounds, up 5 per cent). Blackpool, despite reporting a relatively low price comparatively, 58 pounds on average per night for a standard-double room, matched Edinburgh for greatest increase in price - 8 per cent. Birmingham (71 pounds, down 8 per cent) and Dublin (78 pounds, down 7 per cent) on the other hand are the best value destinations to visit in April, as both reported not only the greatest price decreases compared to March, but also within the top 5 cheapest destinations.

Most Expensive Cities in April 
In comparison with last month, Venice (196 pounds, up 52 per cent) experienced both the greatest price increase and also tied with Geneva (196 pounds, down 9 per cent) for Europe’s most expensive city to visit this April. London, although with only a 7 per cent increase in price, came in as the third most expensive city this month with an average of 164 pounds per night. Paris (151 pounds, up 9 per cent) and Amsterdam (143 pounds, up 26 percent) also reported prices within the top 5.

Least Expensive Cities in April 
On the opposite end, the least expensive city and best value destination to visit in Europe this month is Bucharest, reporting an average price of only 63 pounds per night, 3 per cent lower than in March 2012. Dublin also made the list of best value destinations, with an average night costing only 78 pounds-7 per cent lower than in March.  Warsaw (up 5 per cent) and Budapest (up 26 per cent), despite both reporting price increases this month, still tied for second cheapest European city in April- with 67 pounds per night on average. Athens (75 pounds, up 11 per cent) also made the list.

 

 

source: traveldailynews