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A third of holidaymakers 'underestimating cost of testing'

Economy
Will Payne
11 August 2021

Holidaymakers are under-budgeting for the cost of Covid-19 travel tests by around 34%, according to new research commissioned by Capital One UK.

Older travellers face higher price rises for insurance and car hire

The financial services company claims around 11.6 million people are planning to go on holiday this year - which could lead to a shortfall of £465 million.

A poll of 2,001 UK adults between 21 and 23 July carried out by Opinium found that around 680 respondents (34%) set aside £78pp for pre-departure tests, yet the average price is £118. 

This means tourists could be under-budgeting by around £40pp.

Nearly three quarters of Brits (72%) admit they have not budgeted enough with over a quarter (27%) setting aside less than £50pp.