The latest joint report from Facile.it and Consumerismo No Profit highlights a significant increase in summer vacation costs in Italy compared to the previous year. The analysis reveals sharp price hikes across various sectors including accommodation, dining, and transportation.
A week-long seaside vacation now costs about 10% more than in 2023, while a mountain getaway has seen a 4% average increase. Families are feeling the pinch, with a four-person household spending approximately €1,000 more than last year. The cost of dining out, transport, and lodging has risen notably, with amusement park tickets also up—adult tickets by 19% and children’s by 15%. The increases are distributed across several categories: beach facilities (+5%), hotels (+17%), restaurants and agritourism (+7%), train travel (+10%), domestic flights (+12%), international flights (+13%), and museums (+2.1%).
The report also draws attention to the growing economic strain on Italian families, with 6.5 million Italians planning to skip vacations in the summer of 2024. Among these, 3.7 million cite financial constraints as the reason. This reflects broader economic challenges facing Italy, with rising costs in multiple sectors impacting the average citizen’s ability to enjoy recreational activities such as vacations.
