Holiday habits of Poles report 2025 | PolishTrains

At a glance

• 84.1% of Poles take at least one holiday away from home each year
• 56.8% of respondents prefer trips lasting between 3 and 7 days
• The car is the most popular holiday transport at 44.2%, followed by plane at 38.7%
• Rail overtakes the plane among over-60s, with 22.1% choosing train versus 19.8% for flights
• 65.5% of Poles said inflation influenced their 2025 holiday plans in some way
• Survey conducted via CAWI on 1,050 respondents between April and May 2025

● As many as 95.7% of Poles go on holiday at least once in several years. The largest group, 34.4%, take a holiday away from home once a year and 30.2% decide to take two trips a year. Only 4.3% of respondents declare that they do not travel at all.

● The leader among cities is Gdańsk - 27% of residents of the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship go on holiday more than three times a year.

● Thirty-year-olds are the most active tourist group - 31.3% of people aged 30-39 travel 5 times a year or more.

● People over 60 are the least likely to travel - 37.8% of seniors say they do not go on holiday at all. Interestingly, it is this group that most often claims to travel as much as they want.

● Poles most often go on holiday for 3-7 days - this is the holiday option chosen by 56.8% of respondents. Longer holidays, over 10 days, are declared mainly by residents of Łódź (22.7%) and Warsaw (18.8%).

● Men are much more likely to choose longer holidays than women - in the case of trips lasting 11-14 days, men's share is 63.3% and women's 36.7%. A similar prevalence holds for trips lasting 15-21 days and 21 days or longer.

● The most frequently chosen means of transport for holidays remains the car (44.2%), ahead of air (38.7%) and train (16.7%). Nevertheless, as many as 38.1% of Poles go on holiday by train at least once a year.

● Residents of Poznań (22%), Łódź (21.3%) and Kraków (19.4%) are most likely to go on holiday by train - these are cities with a well-developed railway infrastructure and a dense network of domestic and international connections.

● Slightly more than half of Poles (51.2%) spend between PLN 1,000 and 3,000 per person on holidays. Residents of Szczecin spend the most on summer holidays - as much as 25.3% of them spend more than PLN 6,000 per person.

● Although in the range of PLN 1,000-3,000 the holiday budgets of women and men are almost evenly distributed (27% vs. 24.2%), men dominate with higher amounts.

● Poles most often travel in a small group - as many as 86.6% of respondents go on holiday in the company of 1 to 3 people.

● After the age of 60, duo trips dominate - 71.3% of seniors declare that they most often travel with just one person.

● The most important criteria when planning a holiday are the destination and attractions of a particular place (79.3%). This is followed by the cost of the trip (74.7%), the accommodation and standard of accommodation (56.1%) and the availability of transport and ease of access (29.4%).

● Residents of Wrocław pay particular attention to the price - as many as 85.2% of Wrocław residents declare that the cost of the trip is a key decision factor.

● Poles most often holiday at home (48.1%), although more and more people are choosing holidays in Europe (45.4%) and on other continents (6.5%). Non-European destinations are most popular with residents of Warsaw and Szczecin.

● Poles most often stay in hotels, with 42.5% of respondents choosing them. Among 18-29 year-olds, the proportion reaches 50.5%, and among seniors (60+), preferences are almost equally divided between hotels (38.2%) and guesthouses and agri-tourism (39%).

● Inflation affected the holiday plans of 65.5% of Poles, however, the residents of Wrocław were hit the hardest - as many as 79% of them admitted that they had to limit or change their trips for financial reasons.

The most common barrier to travelling is lack of money, indicated by almost half of the respondents (48.2%). This problem is most acutely felt by women, with 54.8% of ladies declaring that finances restrict their ability to travel, compared to 41.5% of men.

Wrocław also stands out from the rest of the country, with as many as 64.2% of its residents indicating a lack of funds as the main obstacle to making holiday plans.

Holidays are one of the basic labour rights that Poles are keen to exercise, especially in summer, when school holidays are in progress and it is easier to organise a family trip.

As many as 84.1% of Poles declare that they go on holiday at least once a year. The most frequently indicated answer is one trip per year - so declares 34.4% of respondents. Slightly fewer (30.2%) travel twice a year. Shorter, but more frequent trips are also becoming increasingly popular: 16.5% of respondents go away 3-4 times a year, and 3% do so up to five times or more.

11.6% of respondents go away every few years and 4.3% admit to not spending their holidays away from home at all.

Inhabitants of the largest cities in northern, central and eastern Poland are most likely to go on holiday. The percentage of people declaring more than three trips per year is highest in:

● Gdańsk (27%),

● Warsaw (23.9%)

● Białystok (23.7%).

Łódź is at the other extreme. Only 13.3% of the inhabitants of the capital of the Łódź voivodeship travel with such frequency.

In the 30-39 age group, as many as 31.3% of respondents travel five times a year or more - the highest of all age groups. Such high mobility is most often due to a stable professional situation and greater freedom in planning leisure time and spending.

In second place are young adults aged 18-29. 28.1% of people in this age group travel 5 times a year or more. Although they do not always have a high income, they enjoy more flexibility and fewer commitments.

In their 40s, the intensity of trips decreases. In the 40-49 age group, 18.8 per cent of Poles declare five or more trips a year, and among 50-59 year-olds, the percentage is only 15.6 per cent.

Senior citizens travel least frequently. Among those aged 60+, only 6.2% make five or more trips a year, making them the least mobile age group.

Among those travelling 3-4 times a year, as many as 60.7% are women. Also with two trips per year, the predominance of women is evident - women represent 52.4% of this group. The balance appears in two cases: with one trip per year and with intensive travel - i.e. five or more trips per year.

The majority of people who travel every few years are men - they make up 59% of this group. The biggest contrast is among those who declare that they do not travel at all. Here, as many as 80% are men and only 20% women.

Most Poles do not go on long holidays. More than half of respondents**(56.8%**) declare that their trips last between 3 and 7 days. Another 29.3% spend 8-10 days on holiday .

● Only 11.4% of respondents allow themselves 11-14 days of holiday.

● Only 1.7% go away for 15-21 days.

● Trips of more than 21 days are the rarest - the choice of only 0.8% of Poles.

This shows that Poles tend to choose shorter leisure activities - due to, among other things, the cost, the limited number of holiday days and the desire to travel more often, albeit for shorter periods during the year.

Although the inhabitants of Łódź are not the leaders in terms of the frequency of their trips, they make up for it with the length of their stay. As many as 22.7% of Łódź residents declare that their holiday trips last a minimum of 10 days. This is the highest result among all analysed cities. Further positions were taken by:

● Warsaw - 18.8%,

● Kraków - 13.7%,

● Wrocław - 13.6%,

● Poznań - 13.2%.

The shortest leisure periods are enjoyed by Białystok residents - only 5.1% afford a trip lasting a minimum of 10 days. This may be due to a limited budget, more difficult access to flexible employment or simply a different approach to organising leisure time.

The data shows that the length of holidays increases with age. Younger respondents are more likely to opt for short trips of a few days, while seniors plan longer holidays.

● 18-29 year old s are most likely to choose short trips - as many as 74.5% of them opt for a holiday lasting between 3 and 7 days.

● Thirty-year-olds also prefer a maximum of a week's holiday (59.9%), although slightly longer trips are also more common in this group, with 28% indicating 8-10 days.

● In the 40-49 age group, the difference between shorter and longer trips is the smallest, with 45.2% of 40-year-olds going away for 3-7 days and 39.4% indicating 8-10 days of leisure.

● In the 50-59 age group, shorter holidays dominate, with 48.3% of 50-year-olds choosing trips of 3-7 days and 33.3% opting for 8-10 days. Although longer holidays are still in the minority, it is in this group that most people (5%) go away for 15-21 days and 1.7% choose the longest holidays of 21 days or more - the highest percentage of all age groups surveyed.

● Among seniors (60+), most people choose trips lasting 3-7 days (41.7%) and 39.6% opt for slightly longer holidays of 8-10 days. 14.6% of seniors spend between 11 and 14 days on holiday.

Women are more likely to divide their holidays into several shorter trips throughout the year, while men - if they are already planning a holiday - opt for a longer holiday.

● Men clearly predominate among those going on 15-21 day holidays, accounting for as much as 66.7% of this group.

● For holidays of 11-14 days, men are also in the lead with 63.3%.

● In the longest category, i.e. more than 21 days, men are still in the majority, accounting for 62.5% of respondents choosing such long holidays.

● Women are more likely to choose trips of 3-7 days (54.7%) and slightly more likely than men to opt for holidays lasting 8-10 days (51.9%).

These differences may be due to a number of factors: from the division of household responsibilities, to the specifics of work, to a different approach to organising leisure time.

Most Poles declare moderate spending on summer holidays. Most respondents - 51.2% - spend between PLN 1,000 and PLN 3,000 per person on holidays. Another 34.4% fall within the range of PLN 3,001-6,000. One in ten Poles (10.5%) allocates between PLN 6,001 and PLN 9,000 per person for holidays . 3.2% declare a budget of between PLN 9 001 and PLN 15 000 and only 0.7% spend more than PLN 15 000 per person on holidays.

In the context of the average earnings of Poles, a holiday trip can be a significant burden on the household budget. According to the Central Statistical Office, in May 2025, the average salary in the corporate sector was PLN 8670.51 gross, which means that, in the case of family trips, the cost of a holiday can consume a large part of the monthly salary.

With lower incomes, holidays become an undertaking that requires some sacrifices - planning ahead, putting money aside and choosing cheaper options.

A Pole's holiday wallet depends largely on where he or she lives. Szczecin tops the list - as many as 25.3% of residents of the capital of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship spend more than PLN 6,000 per person on holidays. It is followed by:

● Kraków - 16.7%,

● Gdańsk - 15.6%,

● Warsaw - 13.7%.

These are large cities with a developed labour market and rising wages. High holiday spending may also be due to a better network of connections and a wider range of travel agencies, which encourages further, and therefore more expensive, trips.

Residents of Łódź are the most cautious in planning their holiday budgets - only 8% of them declare spending above PLN 6,000. In Białystok, the percentage is only slightly higher - 11.9%. This may reflect a more conservative approach to finances and a lower average income in these regions.

Although in the ranges of PLN 1,000-3, 000 and PLN 3,001-6,000 per person the holiday budgets of men and women are almost evenly distributed, a clear advantage for men can be seen at higher amounts.

● Expenditure in the range of PLN 6 001-9 000 per person is more often declared by men - 6.2% against 4.3% of women.

● In the range of PLN 9 001-15 000 per person, 2.1% of men and 1.14% of women plan a holiday,

● Among those declaring expenses of more than PLN 15, 000, men also dominate - 0.38% against 0.28% of women, although this is still marginal in the population as a whole.

As holiday costs increase, the gender gap grows - men are more likely to declare higher budgets, which may reflect a greater propensity for individual, expensive travel or the fact that they are more likely to be responsible for financing family trips

The survey shows that people over 60 (57.4%) and the youngest respondents aged 18-29 (55.6%) are most likely to spend PLN 1,000-3,000 per person on holidays.

The range of PLN 3,001-6, 000 per person is dominated by those aged 50-59 (38.6%). They are closely followed by 30-year-olds (38.1%) and 40-year-olds (35.3%).

Expenditure of more than PLN 6 000 per person is more often declared by people with a stable financial situation. In the range of PLN 6 001-9 000, the most indications came from people aged 60+ (14% ) and 50-59 (12.4%).

On the other hand, holidays costing PLN 9,001-15,000 per person are the domain of few - most often indicated by those aged 30-39 (4.8%) and seniors (2.9%). Expenditure exceeding PLN 15,000 per person is declared by only 1.5% of the oldest respondents (60+) and 1% of those aged 40-49. In the other groups, the percentage does not exceed 1% - confirming that luxury leisure still remains a niche choice.

The survey shows that Poles like to spend their holidays in a small group. As many as 44.1% of respondents go on a trip with just one person, while 42.5% take 2-3 people with them. This could mean a partner, child, parent or friend, usually someone from a close circle.

Holidays with a larger group are rare - 11.5% of Poles travel in a group of 4-5 people. Only 1.4 per cent of respondents choose to travel with 6-10 people, and only 0.5 per cent take more than 10 people with them .

This shows that Poles value an intimate atmosphere and easier planning when on holiday.

The most popular holiday travel model among Poles is travelling with one person - here the differences between men and women are minimal. 44.6% of men and 43.6% of women indicated that they most often take just one person on holiday - probably a partner, child, parent or close friend.

It is only when it comes to larger line-ups that the differences are more pronounced. 45% of women most often travel with 2-3 people, compared to 39.9% of men. Men are slightly more likely to travel with 4-5 people (12.4% of men vs. 10.6% of women), as well as in groups of 6-10 people (2.3% vs. 0.6%). Although still marginal, men are also more likely to indicate trips with 10+ people (0.8% vs 0.2%).

This shows that women are more likely to choose to holiday with their nearest and dearest, prioritising closeness and established relationships, while men are slightly more likely to engage in more collective, social forms of travel.

As Poles get older, they increasingly choose to holiday in more modest company. As many as 71.3% of people aged 60+ take only one person on holiday, usually a partner or close family member. In the 50-59 age group, this model is indicated by half of the respondents (50.3%), and 43.4% of 50-year-olds usually travel in the company of 2-3 people.

Thirty- and 40-year-olds most often travel in the company of 2-3 people ( 49.6% and 53.9% respectively), which may suggest travelling with a partner and child. In both groups, around 30% choose to travel with two people .

Although almost half of young adults (18-29) take one person on a trip (48.5%), 20-year-olds are also keen to relax in larger teams - 35.3% travel with 2-3 people, 12.9% plan a holiday with 4-5 people and 2.7% choose to relax in the company of 6-10 people.

Travelling in groups of more than 10 people is a complete niche - less than 1% of Poles, regardless of age, opt for it.

Poles are becoming more and more conscious tourists - they expect not only affordable prices, but also interesting attractions, convenience and good organisation. The most important factors when choosing a holiday in 2025 are :

● Destination and tourist attractions - 79.3%,

● Cost of the trip - 74.7%,

● Accommodation and standard of accommodation - 56.1%,

● Transport availability and ease of access - 29.4%.

The results of the survey show that although price is still important, Poles are increasingly careful in planning their holidays, paying attention to the overall travel experience.

The breakdown takes into account the most common criteria for choosing a holiday trip, with respondents able to mark more than one answer.

Women (81.2%) aremore likely than men (77.4%) to pay attention to the destination and attractions - they are more likely to be looking for specific experiences and sensations. The price of the trip is also of greater importance to them: this is indicated by 77% of women compared to 72.3% of men, which may suggest a greater concern for budgeting and planning expenses in advance.

The differences widen on issues related to the organisation and convenience of the trip. The availability of transport and ease of access was indicated by as many as 35.1% of women, while only 23.7% of men paid attention to this. Also in terms of accommodation and the standard of accommodation, women are slightly more demanding - this aspect was important to 56.9% of women and 55.3% of men.

The holiday priorities of Poles change with age. Younger people are primarily looking for experiences, older people are looking for comfort and tranquillity.

18-29: young travellers prioritise experiences above all. As many as 83.4% cited the destination and attractions as the most important factor of the trip.

30-39 year olds: interesting destination is still most important (77.3%), but the standard of accommodation is growing in importance (51.5%).

40-49 years old: although attractions (77.5%) and the cost of the trip (73.5%) are still the most important, Poles in this age group increasingly pay attention to the comfort of accommodation (60.3%).

50-59 years old: the destination and attractions remain the most important (76.6%). The importance of price is declining (66.9%), while comfort of accommodation is playing an increasingly important role (63.4%). Poles in this age group are more likely to choose comfort over economy - it is the quality of the holiday that matters most.

60+ years old: in this group, direction and cost (66.2% each) are most important. The standard of accommodation (54.4%) is losing its importance, and more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the ease of access (29.4%). This shows that Poles of this age are looking for convenient and predictable solutions when planning their holidays.

Although the price of a trip remains one of the main factors in choosing a holiday, its importance clearly differs depending on where one lives.

The residents of Wrocław (85.2%), Bydgoszcz (79.7%) and Poznań (76.9%) attach the greatest importance to cost. In these cities, the vast majority of respondents indicate price as a key element when planning a holiday.

In Szczecin, on the other hand, only 60% of respondents indicated price as a key factor - the lowest result among the cities analysed. This may suggest a higher level of affluence in the region, but also a different approach to travel - more oriented towards convenience, location or the availability of attractive flight connections.

Poles most often choose the car as a means of holiday transport, with 44.2% of respondents indicating this. It is a convenient solution, giving freedom and independence, especially where there is a lack of fast railways or airports.

In second place is the plane - 38.7% of respondents value speed and direct connections. The train is chosen by 16.7% of respondents, and travelling by boat is still a niche solution, indicated by only 0.5%.

The car is king where alternatives are more difficult. Most people travelling by car are residents of:

• Lublin - 55.4%,

• Bydgoszcz - 54.7%,

• Białystok - 52.5%.

Gdańsk, on the other hand, is the leader in air travel - 54.1% of residents indicate aeroplane as their preferred means of transport. This is followed by Cracow (41.2%) and Warsaw (38.9%).

16.7% of Poles say they choose to take the train on holiday, but nationwide figures show that:

• more than 407.5 million passengers will use the railwayin 2024 - the best result since 1997.

Although the train is still giving way to cars and planes, it is becoming an increasingly popular mode of transport in some cities. Residents of:

• Poznań - 22%,

• Łódź - 21.3%,

• Kraków - 19.4%.

The high results in these cities are not coincidental - these are centres with a well-developed railway infrastructure, well connected to other regions of Poland and Europe.

Poznań is an important hub on rail routes connecting the west and centre of the country, with quick access to Warsaw, Wrocław or Berlin. Łódź, although underinvested in railways for years, is gaining more and more passengers thanks to the new Łódź Fabryczna station and fast connections to e.g. the Tricity and Lesser Poland. Cracow, on the other hand, has held a strong position on the rail map of Poland for years - thanks to express connections to Warsaw, Katowice, Rzeszow and international routes to the Czech Republic and Austria. A well-developed network of connections, modern stations and increasing travel comfort make rail an attractive alternative for those wishing to avoid traffic jams and airport logistics.

Poles' transport preferences change with age. The youngest respondents (18-29 years) most often choose the aeroplane - indicated by 46.4% of respondents. For this group, speed of travel is crucial. Car is chosen by 37.7% and train by 15.6%.

In the 30-39 age group, the most popular means of transport - as among younger respondents - remains the plane (47%). In second place is the car (41.5%) and rail is chosen by 11.1% of respondents.

In the 40-49 age group, the car clearly dominates, with 45.6% of respondents choosing this mode of holiday transport. The aeroplane is losing ground, with 35.3% of respondents indicating it. Rail is gaining in popularity - train travel is chosen by 18.6% of people in this age group.

In the 50-59 age group, the most frequently chosen means of transport is the car (49%). In second place is the aeroplane (29.6%), the share of which is clearly declining compared to younger groups. The train is already chosen by 21.4% of respondents - a sign that rail is becoming an attractive alternative for people who want to avoid long car journeys or the stress of airports.

In the 60+ group, these trends are clearly increasing. Although the car is still the clear leader with 56.6% of respondents indicating it, rail is in second place (22.1%), ahead of the plane (19 . 8%). For many seniors, what matters most is the comfort of the journey and the simplicity of the organisation. They are therefore opting out of flying, which is associated with more stress, the need to get to the airport, security checks and long waits.

Travelling by boat remains a decidedly niche solution, with this mode of transport being indicated by less than 1% of respondents in almost all age groups, except seniors, among whom the percentage is 1.5%.

Poles are most likely to holiday in the country, with 48.1% of respondents declaring it their main holiday destination. Poland's popularity as a holiday destination is due to both the rising cost of foreign travel and the rich tourist offer.

Europe attracts 45.4 per cent of travellers, particularly due to the availability of cheap flights and the opportunity to visit many countries in a short period of time.

Only 6.5 per cent of Poles choose to travel outside Europe - still an option for a small number of usually more affluent tourists looking for exotic or unique experiences.

These results show that despite the increase in mobility, the vast majority of Poles still choose destinations that are closer, more accessible and logistically easier to organise.

There are clear differences in holiday preferences between men and women. Women are more likely to opt for European trips abroad, while men are more attached to holidays at home.

50.5% of women choose to holiday in Europe (vs. 40.3% of men),

52.8% of men prefer to holiday in Poland (vs 43.5% of women),

Travelling outside the continent is niche, with 6% of women and 6.8% of men indicating this option.

This shows that women tend to be slightly more open to exploring the Old Continent, while men tend to go for what is familiar and more accessible.

The older the age group, the greater the attachment to holidays in the country.

18-29 year-olds - 55.9% of respondents choose European destinations. This is a group focused on discovering new places, quick and cheap city breaks.

30-39 year -olds - 53.3% also choose Europe, although the gap between foreign and domestic trips is beginning to even out. Compared to the other age groups, this is the one with the most trips outside Europe (7.4%).

40-49 year olds - in this group, Poland is beginning to clearly dominate as a holiday destination. 52.9% of respondents choose to holiday in the country, while 40.2% opt for Europe.

50-59 year old s - 54.5% of respondents in this group say they choose to holiday in Poland, while only 38.6% travel in Europe.

60+ years - as many as 74.3% of seniors declare that they choose Poland for their holidays. On the basis of these results, it may be concluded that for this group the most important factors are peace and quiet, familiarity with the surroundings, logistical comfort or the availability of healthcare.

The most frequent travellers in Europe are residents of large cities with a well-developed airline network. At the top of the list are:

Gdańsk - as many as 56.6% of residents most often choose holidays in Europe,

Wrocław - 49.4%,

Kraków - 48%.

These are cities with well-developed air traffic and access to low-cost airlines, which may facilitate foreign trips.

The highest percentage of domestic trips was recorded in:

Lublin - 60.8%,

Łódź - 60%,

Bydgoszcz - 54.7%.

Although trips outside Europe account for the smallest percentage of holiday trips, they are most often chosen by residents of cities with easy access to intercontinental connections.

The highest percentage of such responses was recorded in:

Warsaw - 9.8%,

Szczecin - 9.3%.

These are cities with direct long-haul flight connections, which may explain the higher share of trips outside Europe.

Despite the availability of cheap flights and a growing offer of foreign destinations, Poles are most likely to choose well-known and safe destinations. Domestic travel still dominates, although the younger generations are increasingly bold in venturing into Europe. Exotic destinations are still the domain of a few.

Hotels are the most popular among respondents, with 42.5% of respondents indicating this. This is also the most common form of accommodation among both women (44.4%) and men**(40.5%)**.

This type of facility is particularly popular among the youngest respondents (18-29 years old). For this group, a comfortable, all-inclusive solution is key - preferably with food, a good location and a minimum of self organisation.

Flats for rent came second among the general public - indicated by 27.6% of respondents. This form of accommodation is particularly popular among those aged 30-39 (33%).

In third place were guesthouses and agritourism facilities - this form of accommodation is chosen by 15.1% of respondents. They are particularly popular among people aged 60+, who value peaceful surroundings, a homely atmosphere and the opportunity to relax close to nature. Guesthouses are more often chosen by men (24.1%) than women (16.1%).

Hostels remain the least popular form of accommodation, with only 6.9% of all respondents choosing them. This is a budget solution, often chosen by those travelling solo or in a group of friends. It is most popular among those aged 30-39.

The least frequently chosen form of accommodation is camping and tents - indicated by only 2.9% of all respondents. Interestingly, it is those aged 50-59 who are most likely to choose this form of recreation (6.2%), which may reflect sentiment towards old ways of travelling or the need for contact with nature. Men clearly dominate this category - they choose camping much more often than women**(4.6%** vs. 1.1%).

As many as 65.5% of Poles say that rising prices have influenced their holiday choices.

31.6% chose cheaper destinations or modes of transport,

28.6% reduced the number of trips,

5.3% abandoned foreign travel in favour of domestic travel,

but 34.5% did not notice the impact of inflation on their travel decisions.

This shows that holidays still remain an important need for Poles - although they require more flexibility and compromises from many.

The biggest changes in attitudes to travel can be seen among residents of large cities such as:

Wrocław: as many as 79% of residents declare that inflation has affected their holiday plans,

Łódź: 70.7% also felt the need to adjust their holidays to the rising cost of living.

This may be due to the fact that everyday expenses - such as rent, transport, services or food - are relatively higher in large agglomerations. As a result, residents of these cities are more often than not forced to cut their budgets, including for leisure. Instead of further travel and more expensive accommodation options, they are more likely to choose shorter trips, more economical forms of transport or stay at home.

The impact of inflation is more often felt by women, with as many as 71.7% of ladies admitting that price rises have influenced their holiday decisions. This compares to 59.3% among men.

Women respond to rising holiday costs primarily by limiting the number of trips (32.6%) and choosing cheaper destinations and means of transport (34%).

Men, on the other hand, are more likely to declare that inflation has not affected their plans - as many as 40.7% keep their holiday assumptions unchanged.

It is those aged 30-39 who are most strongly affected by inflation on their holiday plans. They are more likely to look for cheaper destinations or means of transport (35.2%) and to reduce the number of trips (27%).

Just behind the 30-year-olds are the 40-year-olds, who are increasingly adjusting their holiday plans to economic realities. 31.4% of them are reducing the number of trips they take, and 29.9% are choosing cheaper destinations or modes of transport.

Although 35.9% of young adults aged 18-29 are looking for cheaper options and 24.4% are cutting back on trips, as many as 34.6% say that the price rise has had no impact on their holiday decisions. Perhaps this is a result of the fact that their holiday style tends to be less expensive, so even on a tight budget they do not give up on trips.

People over 50 are less likely to modify their plans - 35.2% of 50-59 year olds and 39.7% of seniors declare that inflation has not affected their holidays. This is the group with the most stable economic situation, often on a fixed income.

Although Poles like to travel, they do not always have the opportunity to do so. The most frequently cited obstacle is finance - as many as 48.2% of respondents admit that a lack of money affects their travel plans. In second place is the insufficient number of holiday days (16.8%).

For some people, family commitments (11.5%), lack of a travel companion (5.3%) or a language barrier (1.9%) are also a limitation - although these factors are far less important than financial and time issues.

Only 16.3% of Poles declare that they travel as often as they want.

As many as 90.1% of the inhabitants of Wrocław admit that they do not travel as often as they would like. High percentages were also recorded in Gdańsk**(86.9%), Łódź(85.3%), Warsaw(85%) and Białystok(84.7%**).

On a nationwide scale, this phenomenon has a clear economic background - nearly half of Poles indicate lack of money as the main obstacle to making holiday plans.

This barrier is felt most strongly by residents of:

Wrocław - 64.2%,

Łódź - 56%,

Kraków - 49.7%,

and Białystok (49.1%).

In cities where everyday life generates high costs, holidays are becoming a luxury good. For many residents, a holiday away from home is an expense they cannot afford on a regular basis.

The data clearly shows that women are less likely to travel as often as they want. As many as 54.8% of ladies cite a lack of money as the main obstacle to making holiday plans - more than 13 percentage points higher than for men (41.5%).

There is a smaller, though noticeable, difference in the area of caring responsibilities. 12.2% of women admit that they cannot afford to go away due to caring for relatives, compared to 10.8% of men.

Only 9.5% of women say they travel as often as they want, while among men the figure is as high as 23.1%. This is more than double the difference - showing that women are much less likely to be able to fulfil their own travel needs.

It is clear from the survey that obstacles to travel vary by age. Young adults have a greater appetite to travel, but are mainly limited by finances and lack of holidays. Older adults, on the other hand, travel less frequently but are more often satisfied with the frequency of their trips.

In the 18-29 age group, as many as 52.2% of respondents indicate lack of money as the main barrier. In second place is too few holiday days (20.8%). Only 12.2% of young people say they travel as much as they want.

In comparison, among those 60+, lack of funds is indicated by 37.5%, but as many as 33.1% say they go away as often as they need to. This is the highest result among all age groups. Seniors have more time, usually a stable income, but also less need for frequency of travel.

Despite inflationary pressures and the rising cost of living, Poles are not giving up on holidays. More than 90% of respondents declare that they go on holiday at least once in several years, and almost 65% do so regularly - once or twice a year.

Although the car remains the dominant mode of transport, rail is steadily gaining in importance. Of growing importance is the development of a network of connections - not only domestic, but also international - as well as the simplification of planning: from intuitive apps, to transparent fares, to the ability to easily combine different forms of transport.

Poles are travelling more consciously today than ever before. Not only price, but also attractions, standard of accommodation and availability of transport are increasingly important. There is no single model of leisure - there are different needs and different styles of travel depending on factors such as age, gender, place of residence or financial situation. This is a challenge - but also a huge opportunity - for the entire tourism industry. The offer must respond to the needs of both those looking for flexible, budget city breaks and those planning a quiet, comfortable holiday in advance.

Methodology:

The survey was conducted using the CAWI method on a sample of 1,050 respondents. We collected data from 22.04.2025 to 29.05.2025.

Respondents answered the following questions:

1. How often do you go on holiday?

2. How many days (on average) does your holiday trip last?

3. How much do you spend (on average) on your holiday per person?

4. How many people accompany you on your holiday trip?

5. What do you pay most attention to when planning a holiday trip?

6. What means of transport do you use most often to travel on holiday?

7. Where do you most often organise your holiday trip?

8. What accommodation options do you use during your trips?

9. Has/has inflation affected the frequency of your trips on an annual basis?

10. What makes you not travel as often as you would like/want?

11. How often do you travel by train on holiday?

We also used data from the Central Statistical Office in the report.

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