A new analysis reports that some holiday destinations are significantly more expensive for solo travellers than for couples. It identifies “hotspots” where the price gap is largest, including Spanish locations that, according to the study, charge up to 84% more for people travelling alone.
The reports frame the issue as a comparison of costs faced by solo travellers versus those for two-person trips, highlighting that this difference can shape where independent travellers choose to go. Both outlets present the research as a “revealed” ranking of destinations that are hardest on solo travellers and those that are comparatively cheaper.
While the coverage emphasizes the headline figure and calls attention to Spanish destinations, it does not provide additional policy or industry explanations in the excerpts provided. The angle across both sources is consistent: they use the same study to spotlight higher solo-trip costs and to offer a comparative list of destinations based on the size of the solo surcharge.
