Travel prices are exploding: inflation shock hits Austria!

Travel prices are exploding: inflation shock hits Austria!

In April 2025, the inflation rate in Austria rose to 3.1 percent, after being 2.9 percent in the previous month. This increase is due to a significantly higher price level, which increased by 0.2 percent monthly. How Salzburg 24 reported, the increased prices for package holidays, with a remarkable increase of 14.7 percent year-on-year, are a main reason for this development. This was also reinforced by the calendar effect of the 2025 Easter holidays, which were in April this year, whereas last year they took place in March.

Without taking this calendar effect into account, annual inflation would have been only 2.8 percent. In addition to travel prices, prices in the important spending group “housing, water, energy” also rose by 5.2 percent year-on-year. Particularly striking are the electricity prices, which rose by 36.4 percent due to the abolition of relief measures. In contrast, gas prices fell by 9.4 percent, while heating oil became cheaper by 12 percent.

A deeper look into price trends

Rents rose by 4.2 percent over the same period, which has a significant impact on overall inflation. Prices in the catering and hotel industries rose by 5.8 percent, contributing an additional 0.76 percentage points to overall inflation. Services also recorded a price increase of 4.8 percent. Loud MyDistrict the consumer price index (CPI) increased to 127.6 points.

The price increase for food and non-alcoholic beverages was 2.9 percent. A particular highlight is the price increase for coffee, whose prices rose by 19 percent. In contrast, the transport sector registered a positive development with a decline of 0.9 percent, supported by cheaper fuel prices, which fell by 9.8 percent. However, airline tickets became more expensive and increased by 11.1 percent.

Summary of developments

• Inflationsrate im April 2025: 3,1% (Anstieg von 2,9% im März)
• Preisanstieg für Pauschalreisen: +14,7%
• Strompreise: +36,4%
• Mieten: +4,2%
• Nahrungsmittel: +2,9%
• Kaffeepreise: +19%
• Flugtickets: +11,1%
• Verkehr: -0,9%

The current economic situation shows that price adjustments are particularly significant with regard to seasonal factors and the energy industry conditions. The results also make it clear that individual areas such as energy and package holidays could make a decisive contribution to inflation developments in the coming months. While the price reductions in transport could be a game-changer for consumers, it remains to be seen how prices will develop in areas such as rent and essential goods.