This May holiday, 42 percent of holidaymakers are choosing a holiday in their own country. This is evident from research by the ANWB among more than a thousand Dutch people aged 18 and older who go on holiday between April 27 and May 12. “The Netherlands is a good fit for a shorter holiday: the coast, forest and heathland, but also historic towns and villages are popular,” the organization said.
Almost half of those surveyed say that high prices influence their holiday plans. Holidaymakers in the Netherlands therefore go on holiday for shorter periods. People also choose to take paid outings or eat out less often. Compared to previous years, more than a quarter say they spend less. More than a third spend the same amount this May holiday.
Midweek
The largest group (33 percent) goes on holiday for a midweek, followed by a week or a weekend (both 26 percent). The majority say they spend around 50 euros per person per day on activities, food and drinks. For a family with two parents and two children going on a midweek holiday in the Netherlands, an average of between 700 and 2600 euros is spent this May holiday.
A large group of people go on holiday abroad during the May holidays. The airports in the Netherlands are prepared for large crowds, but: “Last year we still had a tent and fences outside, but that is no longer the case this year.”
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