Prices for flights, hotels and gas are all up from 2021.
, has been analyzing the impact of inflation on common travel expenses — including rental cars, hotels, food and entertainment such as movies and concerts.“Definitely every single category is more expensive now than it was this time last year,” she said.
At the beginning of April, travel booking app Hopper said domestic airfare was averaging $330 for round trips, which is 40 percent higher than at the start of the year. For international trips, the average was $810, up from $650 at the beginning of the year.The company expects those prices to keep rising, forecasting domestic airfare to reach $360 for a round trip through May. International airfare is expected to peak at $940 in June.
“If travelers are willing to reconsider their destinations, they can spend less than they have in previous summers even though prices are higher,” she said.Hotels: Up 40 percent from March 2021
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