Hotel prices in Glasgow have risen to an average of £344 during the Commonwealth Games, according to the trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) reported monthly by hotel comparison website trivago.co.uk. Elsewhere in the UK and across Europe, hotel prices have increased by up to 102 per cent in popular summer destinations.
Commonwealth Games: hotel prices increase by over £200
Hotel prices in Glasgow have risen to an average of £344 during the Commonwealth Games (23rd July to 4th August). This is a 158 per cent increase in comparison to the previous week, when one night costs an average of £133. In July 2013 one night in Glasgow cost an average of just £78.
The most expensive night to book is Sunday 27th July, when an overnight stay will cost an average of £448. On this day Hampden Park stadium will make its debut appearance following a £14 million refurbishment, in order to host the first Athletic events. This includes the men’s 5000 metres, which Mo Farah is rumoured to compete in.
The largest increase in travel interest to Glasgow was in May, when hotel searches increased by 104 per cent in comparison to April. In June searches increased by a further 13 per cent. Unsurprisingly, hotel availability will drop by 75 per cent during the event.
Five largest price increases in top UK summer destinations:
| Destination | Av. Price July 2014 |
Av. Price June 2014 |
Percentage Increase |
| Torquay | £96 | £81 | 19% |
| Newquay | £110 | £98 | 12% |
| Bournemouth | £99 | £89 | 11% |
| St Ives | £149 | £136 | 10% |
| Southport | £87 | £80 | 9% |
Based on the most popular UK summer destinations, hotel prices have increased by up to 19 per cent in comparison to last month. The largest increase can be found in Torquay, where prices have increased from an average of £81 during June to £96 during July.
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