Prices for a week's holiday for a family of four are significantly higher this year than last, especially for those staying in the city, according to a study by a consumer group.
Federconsumatori compared this year's prices to those of last year for a week's holiday at the sea, in the mountains and in cities and found that the cost was 4% higher at the sea, 6% more expensive in the mountains and 7% more costly in the city.
Inflation, on the other hand, is running just under 4%.
As a measuring stick the consumer group used a budget which included travel, hotel, beach services, excursions, various forms of entertainment and eating out at restaurants.
The total cost for a family of four at the sea averaged out to 3,104 euros and seven days in the mountains cost 3,074, while taking a week off in the city cost some 621 euros.
