The European Travel Commission (ETC) found nearly 30% of travellers intend to take an overnight trip between April and May, representing a 6% increase on 2022.

This is compared with 40% of those surveyed, who are considering travelling in early-to-mid summer. However, only 23% expect to take trips during August and September, a 9% drop from last year.

Data also shows 59% of respondents will take more than one trip in the coming months, with 35% planning to travel twice and another 24% heading for three or more getaways.

The shift in behaviour comes, the ETC said, due to rising travel costs due to inflation, the ongoing war in Ukraine and concerns about extreme weather conditions.

Increasing costs remain Europeans’ biggest concern (23%), together with personal finances (17%).

The ongoing war in Ukraine remains another source of concern (12%), predominantly among Swiss, Polish, Austrian, Italian and Dutch respondents.

Luis Araujo, president of the ETC, said: "We are thrilled to see that despite financial concerns and higher travel costs, Europeans remain eager to travel.

"It is also encouraging to witness that more travellers choose off-peak summer travel to avoid overcrowding and peak prices."