Holidaymakers are being warned that trips abroad may become more costly.
According to new research, those hiring a car for Easter breaks in popular overseas destinations are being hit by an average price hike of 72% compared with before the coronavirus pandemic. Consumer group Which? said the typical cost of a seven-day rental is more than £100 above 2019 levels in seven out of nine holiday hotspots analysed.
The US has seen the largest price rise, up £239 to £537. Other locations where holidaymakers hiring cars for a week are being hit in the pocket include Spain's Balearic Islands (up £134 to £310), Cyprus (up £131 to £248) and Italy (up £119 to £362).
