Travel becomes more expensive: Swiss discover new, cheap destinations!

Travel becomes more expensive: Swiss discover new, cheap destinations!

Costa Brava, Spanien - increasing cost of living and global conflicts have severely affected the desire to travel to many Swiss. According to a current survey carried out as part of the TCS travel barometer, 42% of those surveyed stated that they were less traveling than before. This is also evident in the effects of corona pandemic, which has changed the travel behavior sustainably. A remarkable phenomenon is the increase in travelers, who nevertheless plan to travel abroad for at least three days, which indicates that many are still interested in vacation despite financial hurdles.

The average expenses that travelers plan for their summer vacation in 2025 amount to CHF 2852. At the same time, the proportion of people who spend less money on vacation has increased. A route to the Costa Brava in Spain is possible from CHF 1,000, while you can travel to Monastir in Tunisia from CHF 1300. These price teams indicate that travelers are looking for more affordable options without giving up exciting goals. According to 20 minutes, however, there is also an increase of 27% of the respondents who feel overcrowding at popular travel destinations.

In addition, market observations show that tourists have a variety of worries about their trips. These include long waiting times at airports or streets, traffic jams and the general price level on site. These challenges were also confirmed in the tcs-mumf , where overtourism was mentioned as the greatest annoyance. Many travelers perceive the unfriendliness of the staff and high prices as further disorders on their travels.

travel behavior and feeling of security

Despite the concerns about the travel conditions, a large majority of Swiss, strictly speaking 76%, feel more or very safe when traveling abroad. This is an increase compared to the feelings during corona pandemic. The perceived security depends heavily on guaranteed exit options and basic care on site. This shows that the feeling of security of the travelers is an important factor for their travel decisions.

The advantages of choice of transport have also changed. While the population tends to travel less by car, TCS members continue to rely on their vehicles. On the other hand, buses and night trains are becoming more important because they are recognized as possible alternatives to expensive travel options.

Overall, it can be seen that despite financial challenges and structural concerns, the Swiss travel interest continues to exist, increasingly looking for budget -friendly options. The current trends in travel behavior offer an interesting picture of how traveling in Switzerland could develop after pandemic.