Summer vacation 2025: One in three will save or stay at home!

Summer vacation 2025: One in three will save or stay at home!

Austrians' vacation plans for the summer of 2025 are all about thrift. Around two thirds of the population aged 16 and over are planning a summer holiday, according to a survey by tip-online.at also that, thanks to economic uncertainty and inflation, many travelers have to keep a close eye on their expenses.

According to the Santander financial barometer, 17 percent of those surveyed already know that they will not go on a summer vacation. At the same time, about a third of travelers do not plan to save on vacation despite the challenges mentioned. However, the majority need to make savings, with the main areas of savings being length of stay (23 percent) and on-site spending (22 percent).

Savings potential and different age groups

The survey, which was carried out in May 2025 by the opinion research institute OGM and included 1,015 people aged 16 and over, also shows that the middle age group (35 to 59 years old) saves more often. The savings are particularly noticeable when traveling with children. The younger age group (16 to 34 years), on the other hand, values ​​cheaper accommodation and often takes advantage of early bird offers.

The 60 plus generation is characterized by flexibility, avoids the peak season and resorts to short-term offers. A notable aspect is that 70 percent of vacationers finance their summer vacation with their 13th salary from their current income. Additionally, 13 percent of younger travelers receive financial support from relatives and 28 percent draw on their savings. Only 3 percent of vacationers take out a loan to make their vacation possible. The average per capita budget for vacation is 1,200 euros according to the ÖAMTC travel monitor.

View of Germany

A similar picture emerges in Germany, according to a survey by RND revealed. Around 30 percent of Germans plan to travel less or for shorter periods of time in 2025. While 11 percent say they take shorter vacations, only 10 percent say they travel more often and spend more money on their vacations. However, almost half of those surveyed (44 percent) have not changed their travel behavior compared to the previous year.

Despite heat waves, the summer months (June to September) remain the most popular travel time for two thirds of those surveyed. The results of this survey reflect the opinions of more than 2,000 people and are representative of the resident population in Germany aged 18 and over.

Overall, both the Austrian and German surveys show that travelers are having to get increasingly creative to keep costs under control while at the same time not wanting to completely abandon their vacation plans.