Germany-based campsite online booking platform Campsy has released a detailed study comparing the price of overnight accommodation in over 200 cities and regions. The Index, which includes 1-star to 5-star hotels, hostels, campsites, and peer-to-peer (P2P) accommodation services, showed that Kuala Lumpur tops the list for the most affordable accommodation in cities, while German regions are the cheapest and US regions are the most expensive.
Campsy undertook the research in order to better understand the overall landscape of the hospitality industry, as well as offer holidaymakers an in-depth view of which cities or regions may best suit their budget. With P2P rental services and younger specialist platforms such as Airbnb and Campsy offering accommodation options, the research aims to shed some light on the rapidly changing marketplace.
“Though the bulk of travel takes place on a city-to-city basis, we are passionate about encouraging travellers to step outside urban areas and seek the unique experiences that nature has to offer,” said Philipp Hillenbrand, Chief Executive. “We hope that our research empowers readers to gain more from their holiday budget this summer, and perhaps encourage camping as their accommodation of choice.”
Dublin, Ireland, ranked in position 22, the city ranking with the following average costs:
Overall, the top 10 least and most expensive cities for accommodation are below. The full results for each of the accommodation types can be seen on the results page: www.campsy.de/blog/accommodation-price-index-en-e/
City Results
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has the least expensive average accommodation costs worldwide, while Monte-Carlo, Monaco, calculated as the most expensive.
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Regional Results
Saxony, Germany, has the least expensive average accommodation costs worldwide, while Hither Hills State Park, New York, USA, calculated as the most expensive.
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Further Insights
- The most affordable campsite per night fee was found in Hamburg, Germany (€7), and the most expensive was in Ticino, Switzerland (€52).
- The most affordable Airbnb price per night was found in Skopje, Macedonia (€32), while the most expensive was in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (€366).
- The most affordable 5-star hotel price was found in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (€237), and the most expensive was in Monte Carlo, Monaco (€2,505).
- The most affordable shared hostel dormitory was found in Kiev, Ukraine (€5.59), and the most expensive was in St Moritz, Switzerland (€52).
