Summer holidays 2021 marked by price increases. This was reported by Codacons, which is monitoring price increases throughout Italy for the entire tourism sector. “From travel by car, train or plane, to stays at accommodation facilities, passing through the rental of umbrellas, deck chairs and sun loungers and drinks at bars and restaurants, this summer costs more – the association denounces – With reopening the public establishments, the lidos, the hotels, have changed their tariff policies, applying increases aimed at compensating for the losses in recent months, the higher costs of sanitizing and securing the premises, and the contingency of presences which, in fact , reduces revenues “.
Increases of 11% over 2020
The picture that emerges is that of “a summer in which a holiday costs significantly more than in 2020, despite the fact that last year bathing establishments, accommodation facilities and various businesses have retouched the price lists with the excuse of Covid – notes the Codacons – According to the association’s estimates, in 2021 the per capita expenditure for a 10-day summer holiday will cost on average 11% more, passing, considering the expenditure for travel, stays, various services, meals and drinks, from 898 euros of 2020 to 996 euros in 2021, with an increase of 98 euros per person “.
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“Stangata” fuels and flights
In detail, the Codacons survey records the following generalized increases in prices and tariffs. On the travel front, those who travel by car will have to take into account a higher expense for refueling by 16% compared to 2020 due to the increase in the price of petrol and diesel, which lead to a full tank now costing over 11 euros more than last year. , while the train fares have not undergone increases, but the reduction of the maximum capacity on board has led to a limitation of discounts, offers and promotions aimed at passengers.
The basic airfares have remained unchanged, but the costs of all other services connected to flights have increased, such as the transport of baggage (including hand luggage), the choice of seat, insurance policies, the possibility of changing or cancel the reservation, etc. Extra-costs applied by both low-cost and traditional airlines and which, added up, come to cost more than double the price of the flight.
Price increases on the beach and for stays
Moving on to the reception facilities, as regards the bathing establishments throughout Italy, there are average increases of 5% for the daily rental of umbrellas, sunbeds and deck chairs, with peaks of + 40% on the Amalfi Coast. The costs of drinks, meals and aperitifs have also increased at the beaches, in the order of 10%.