Spending a fun-filled day at a waterpark is one of the best ways to cool off while on holiday, but some are much more expensive than others.
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However, new research by travel insurance experts PayingTooMuch has analysed 30 of the top waterparks in Europe, to determine is the most affordable to visit in 2024.
The study has taken into account the price of a ticket for two adults and two children, showing how much it costs for a family of four to visit.
According to the research, Nettebad in Osnabrück, Germany is the most affordable waterpark in Europe.
The park promises “adrenaline and fun”, as well as “relaxation and rejuvenation” with rides for younger visitors and spa facilities for adults.
Among its attractions are the Crazy River tire slide, the Black Hole, a flume that plunges people into total darkness, the Twist funnel slide, and the Sloop, described as a rocket launch slide.
There are also whirlpools, a children’s pool, water walls, a wave ball and an outdoor pool that offers year-round outdoor bathing.
For adults, there’s an adjoining sauna world, with several different themed saunas and a sauna garden.
It has a natural bathing pond and an outdoor saltwater pool, while guests can also get massages and cosmetic treatments.
Away from the spa and the slides, there’s also an indoor electric go-kart track, with 470 metres of track.
The study revealed that a trip to the park costs £57.54 for two adults and two children. Meanwhile, an adult ticket alone is £15.50.
Waterpark Rhodes is the second most budget-friendly European park, with entry fees averaging £77.06 for two kids and two adults
For those heading to the park without kids, a single adult ticket at Waterpark Rhodes is £23.12.
Located in popular seaside resort Faliraki, the waterpark has a wave pool, lazy river, and lots of slides — including the Turbo slide which sends park-goers skimming across the pool.
In third place is Action Aquapark in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria.
The 10 cheapest waterparks in Europe
These are the cheapest waterparks in Europe to visit in 2024
- Nettebad, Germany – prices for adults: £15.50, prices for children £13.27, prices for a family of four: £57.54
- Waterpark Rhodes, Greece – prices for adults: £23.12, prices for children: £15.41, prices for a family of four: £77.06
- Action Aquapark, Bulgaria – prices for adults: £25.91, prices for children: £13.17, prices for a family of four: £78.16
- Parco Cavour, Italy – prices for adults: £23.12, prices for children: £16.27, prices for a family of four: £78.78
- Watercity Waterpark, Crete, Greece – prices for adults: £25.26, prices for children: £16.70, prices for a family of four: £83.92
- Katmandu Park, Mallorca, Spain – prices for adults: £25.26, prices for children: £17.56, prices for a family of four: £85.64
- Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark, Cyprus – prices for adults: £29.97, prices for children: £17.13, prices for a family of four: £94.20
- Aquafollie, Italy – prices for adults: £25.69, prices for children: £21.41, prices for a family of four: £94.20
- Water World, Spain – prices for adults: £33.40, prices for children: £18.84, prices for a family of four: £104.48
- Aqualand El Arenal, Mallorca, Spain – Prices for adults: £29.97, prices for children: £23.12, prices for a family of four: £106.18
Opening in summer, entry tickets cost £1 more than at Waterpark Rhodes, at an average of £78.16 for a two adult, two child family.
Adult entry is also just a little pricier, at £25.91 for a day ticket.
With slides like The Black Hole and Kamikaze, there’s options for thrill-seekers, while younger guests can play on the Water Castle and Adventure Island.
Spain is home to three of the top 10 most affordable waterparks in Europe, including Katmandu Park in Mallorca (£85.64), Water World in the Costa Brava (£104.48) and Aqualand El Arenal, also in Mallorca (£106.18).
Anyone heading to a waterpark this summer has also been warned to make sure that they’re properly insured, in case of any unfortunate accidents.
Darren Saunders from PayingTooMuch said: “While there’s a lot of fun to be had at waterparks, accidents do sometimes happen.
“With this in mind, you should make sure your travel insurance covers you for any medical emergencies or accidents while abroad.
“Most policies will cover you for these kinds of water-based activities, however, you’ll need to check that the waterpark itself is established and has the right personal liability insurance.
“Make sure you always follow the rules of the park too. If you end up in an accident and it turns out you were acting in a way that goes against those regulations, this might invalidate your insurance.”
Meanwhile, these seven UK holiday parks have their own waterparks.
And this lesser-known waterpark has 28 slides, 14 swimming pools and 30C temperatures all year.
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