According to a comparative study published by Tripadvisor on Tuesday, holidaymakers can save up to 71 percent in Europe's most expensive ski resorts by choosing a vacation rental rather than a hotel.
In Meribel (Savoie), a vacation rental costs about €731 for one week compared to €2492 in a hotel. By opting for this accommodation which offers more of the conveniences of home, tourists can therefore save 71 percent.
The same is true in Courchevel (Savoie) where there is a 67 percent difference (€785 compared to €2,405). In Tignes (Savoie), another French resort, skiers will only pay €674 on average for a week's rental compared to €1,705 in a hotel.
In Gstaad, a prestigious Swiss resort, holidaymakers can save up to 61 percent as vacation rentals cost an average of €763 a week compared to €1,975 for a week in a hotel.
Zermatt in Switzerland was the only resort where there was very little difference. Renting would cost €1773 compared to €1848 for a hotel.
Costs of vacation rentals and hotels in some of Europe's most expensive resorts (average for December 15, 2012 to April 15, 2013 period)
|
Destination |
Average cost of a one bedroom holiday rental for one week |
Average cost for a hotel room for one week |
Vacation rental saving |
|
Meribel |
€731 |
€2,492 |
71% |
|
Courchevel |
€785 |
€2,405 |
67% |
|
Ischgl |
€604 |
€1,700 |
64% |
|
Gstaad |
€763 |
€1,975 |
61% |
|
Tignes |
€674 |
€1,705 |
60% |
|
Verbier |
€1,383 |
€2,106 |
34% |
|
Zermatt |
€1,773 |
€1,848 |
4% |