Examine finds motels are often cheaper than Airbnb
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otels usually beat Airbnb on value, in accordance with a research which claimed many holidaymakers shall be “surprised” by the discovering.
Consumer group Which? in contrast the price of hundreds of lodge rooms with 300,000 one-bed listings on common lodging rental web sites.
The research included 13 locations within the UK and 37 throughout the remainder of the world.
When planning your subsequent journey, don’t assume a lodge will value extra
It discovered {that a} one-night keep in a lodge was a mean of £101, in contrast with £120 throughout Airbnb and Vrbo.
Accommodation rental corporations have a status for being cheaper than conventional choices attributable to visitors not paying for on-site employees.
But Which? believes their progress in reputation through the coronavirus pandemic sparked rising costs.
It highlighted a collection of locations the place travellers could make “stark” financial savings by staying in motels.
On the Greek island of Santorini, Airbnb and Vrbo listings have been usually 71% dearer at £203, in contrast with £119 for motels.
Listings on the rental corporations’ web sites for Dutch capital Amsterdam value 58% greater than motels, at a mean of £183 versus £116.
Hotel charges have been additionally usually cheaper in lots of Asian locations.
In Hong Kong, the value distinction was 85%, with comparable findings in Singapore and Dubai.
It was additionally revealed that it usually prices much less to remain in a lodge than ebook via Airbnb and Vrbo in a number of UK vacationer hotspots.
Hotels within the picturesque seaside city of Southwold, Suffolk, cost £155 on common, however listings on lodging rental web sites have been usually a hefty £223.
It additionally often works out cheaper to remain in motels in all 4 of the UK’s capital cities, researchers acknowledged.
Rory Boland, editor of journal Which? Travel, mentioned: “Many holidaymakers may be surprised to discover that the average cost of hotels in many destinations is cheaper than one-bedroom holiday lets, which are often promoted as a popular option for travellers trying to save money.
“When planning your next trip, don’t assume a hotel will cost more, but instead check rates across different platforms.
“For larger groups that need more rooms and space, private rentals are still likely to beat hotels on price.”
Graeme Buck, director of communications at journey commerce organisation Abta, mentioned: “Many customers are looking for value when booking their holiday accommodation, and doing so as part of a package with an Abta member is an easy way to get a great deal.
“As travel experts, they can advise on the best hotel for your budget, on a date and at a location which works for you.”
The evaluation was based mostly on common costs for the 12 months to May.
For Airbnb and Vrbo it solely took under consideration listings for whole properties, whereas the research of lodge charges excluded five-star websites.