German trips despite inflation: saving for summer vacation!
German trips despite inflation: saving for summer vacation!
German vacationers are unimpressed by increasing living and travel expenses and do everything they can to realize their summer vacation plans. A current analysis by Allianz Partners reported that despite the financial challenges, the travel wishes and habits of the Germans are still stable. In order to achieve their holiday destinations, many are ready to save in other places in everyday life, especially when visiting restaurant.
A more comprehensive look at the travel behavior of the Germans allows the ADAC tourism study 2025, which is based on a survey of over 5000 people in December 2024. This study shows significant changes in travel behavior that contribute to the stability of travel culture in Germany. For example, 58% of the respondents stated that in 2024 vacation trips of at least five days, whereby a stable share is expected for 2025.
rising trends in travel
The increase in "lots of magicians" who plan five or more travel a year is particularly striking. This proportion rose from 3% to 8%. Another trend shows that the proportion of those who travel abroad increased from 64% in 2022 to 69% in 2024, while 31% of travelers remain in Germany, which is a decrease in 2022 compared to 36%.
Germany remains a popular travel destination, but with a decreasing percentage of travelers. The booking of the main vacation is increasingly in advance, 44% of the respondents stated that they booked their vacation in 2024 four months in advance, compared to 39% in 2022. The use of the aircraft also shows an increase and is expected for 2024 by 37%, while the car remains the most popular means of transport.
vacation settings and preferences
In addition, the respondents report an increase in package tours, which made 32% of the bookings in 2024, while individual trips continue to represent the majority with 67%. Despite the financial uncertainty, 50% of travelers state that they can expect a similar financial scope for 2025. Interestingly, however, 32% could do without.
In the criteria for bookings, uncomplicated arrival and departure come first (74%), followed by the intact nature (18%). Sustainability and political stability have less influence on vacation planning. A large part of the respondents - 72% - sees overtourism as a problem, with 61% emphasizing that they avoid affected vacation locations. Furthermore, 50% support the introduction of access fees to relieve strongly frequented tourist locations.
In addition, it is striking that 24% of travelers spend their main vacation in holiday apartments, while 62% are aware of the local living space situation, but want to do without a waiver. The ADAC tourism president emphasizes the need for appropriate measures against overtourism in order to relieve the capacity at tourist hotspots.| Details | |
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