French scale back holiday plans amid global tensions and inflation
A survey found that 68% of French people plan to go away for at least a week, a decrease of 9 points compared to 2025, due to international tensions, rising energy costs, and inflation. The average holiday budget is expected to drop to €1,530, a decrease of about €150 in one year.
French people are scaling back their summer holiday plans due to international tensions, rising energy costs, and inflation. A survey of 1,002 people found that 68% plan to go away for at least a week, down 9 points from 2025. Only 37% are certain to go away, compared to 50% last year. The average holiday budget is expected to drop to €1,530, a decrease of about €150 in one year. Rising transport costs and budget constraints are shaping holiday choices, with 71% preferring France as a destination, up 3 points from 2025. More than half of those surveyed plan to reduce their holiday budget by adjusting trip length or frequency, cutting on-site spending, or seeking less expensive options.
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