Spain’s summer tourism spending rises to €1,389 per household amid inflation

A new Oney study shows that 95% of Spaniards plan to take a vacation this summer, with an average budget of €1,389 per household – a 3.6% increase from the previous year despite higher inflation and geopolitical tensions. The largest share of spending is expected on accommodation (€582), followed by leisure (€309), transport (€281) and other expenses (€218). The average trip length is projected at 11 days, two days longer than last year.

Beach destinations remain the most popular, chosen by 49.6% of respondents, while 28.8% prefer trips within Europe, 18.9% to the mountains, and 11.1% to destinations outside Europe. Higher‑income and employed households are more likely to travel abroad, whereas city residents favour second‑homes and longer trips. Inflation is influencing decisions for 78% of Spaniards; about 40% have already reduced their planned spending, especially lower‑income families, young adults and the unemployed. To fund their holidays, 71.2% plan to use saved money, 15.6% will rely entirely on savings, and 13.2% intend to pay from current income or alternative methods.