ONE of Britain’s biggest holiday park operators is offering to cover the cost of customers’ fuel to get to their sites as prices continue to skyrocket.
With oil prices hitting their highest since 2022 due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, petrol, diesel, and plane fuel costs are being passed on to consumers.
TOP 10 COSTS PUTTING BRITS OFF SUMMER HOLIDAYS
- General expenses while away
- Flights
- Eating out
- Food and drink while away
- Fuel to get there
- Attraction tickets
- Airport parking
- Luggage fees
- Parking/tolls
- Train fares
As a result, Hoseasons is offering to pay back the money spent travelling to their sites via its newly launched ‘Fuel Cover’ scheme this summer.
It follows research which found 15.4 million Brits (28 per cent) have changed holiday plans this year due to rising costs.
Nearly six in 10 of the 2,000 adults polled said the hidden costs of going away, including travel, fuel and expenses while there, are putting them off booking a trip this summer.
Simon Altham, chief operating officer for the brand, which commissioned the poll, said: “UK breaks remain a hugely popular option for families looking for flexibility, value and quality time together, giving people the chance to properly switch off and reconnect closer to home.
“We know rising travel costs are becoming a bigger consideration for many holidaymakers this summer.
“Fuel, in particular, can quickly add to the overall cost of a trip, especially for families travelling during peak holiday periods.
“That’s why we wanted to help ease some of that pressure and support people continuing to take the UK breaks they were already planning this summer.”
The study also found, 7.6 million (27 per cent) of those planning a UK break admitted they would travel shorter distances for a UK getaway this year.
Those travelling by car expect to spend an average of £68 on fuel for their next UK holiday journey.
Rising costs are also influencing where people travel, with 28 per cent now more likely to choose a UK break over going abroad.
Among those still looking to get away, 26 per cent have set a lower overall budget for their trip, while 23 per cent are looking for self-catering accommodation.
A similar proportion (23 per cent) said they’re actively seeking cashback or money-saving deals before booking.
Despite the financial pressures, the research carried out through OnePoll found 56 per cent of those planning to holiday this year are still likely to book a getaway this summer.
And 61 per cent believe holiday companies need to do more to encourage people to book trips in the current climate.
Hoseasons customers can claim back up to £75 in fuel costs through its new Fuel Cover initiative per booking between 20 May and 30 August for travel before 30 September. Bookings must be made by phone and quoting the code “FUEL75”.
Simon Altham from Hoseasons added: “Travel costs are one of the biggest considerations for holidaymakers at the moment.
“Fuel, in particular, can quickly become one of the biggest extra costs for families travelling during peak holiday periods.
“That’s why we’ve designed the offer to ease some of the pressure and help families make the most of their summer breaks.”