Recent research by travel insurance specialist, AllClear finds British holidaymakers have become more aware about safety when travelling abroad.
The research found 84% travellers, representing just under 30 million people, intended to spend more than they did pre-pandemic on a range of items on their holidays– from travel insurance to their accommodation.
Tracking responses over a 12-month period, this is a rise on travellers expecting to pay more in 2021 (72%), despite restrictions easing.
The research showed the average total amount of potential planned spend per booking went from £597 in 2021 to £727.
AllClear claims the main area where people intended to spend more money was on their travel insurance.
Almost four in five (79%) planned to spend more than they would have done before the pandemic, with the average amount being £106 more.
Over three-quarters (77%) said they would pay more to stay in a highly-quality resort, hotel, or apartment (£302 more than pre-pandemic).
In terms of safer travel, 71% said they planned to spend more to use taxis as opposed to public transport (£110 more), while half would spend more to rent a car (£95 more).
“People are, despite the recent cost of living rises, still prepared to spend more on ensuring their safety.”
