Cheap last-minute packages to the seaside are still available for Czech travellers, but the range of options is narrowing quickly.

As temperatures in Czechia climb above 30 degrees Celsius, many people are deciding whether to wait for last-minute offers or secure their summer trip early. Current market data shows that discounted deals have not disappeared, but they are increasingly limited in scope and availability.

Travellers who are open to changing destinations or departure dates can still reach Mediterranean beaches at relatively low cost. Those who insist on a particular resort, hotel standard or exact timing are facing a much smaller selection and higher prices.

In the final weeks of June, some of the cheapest week-long packages to Bulgaria, Turkey or Greek islands can still be found at around 9,000 to 11,000 CZK per person. However, travel operators say these offers are no longer typical and are becoming exceptions rather than the rule.

More common are all-inclusive stays in well-rated hotels, which during peak season are priced between 18,000 and 26,000 CZK per person. In many cases, the difference between budget offers and standard packages now exceeds 10,000 CZK per traveller.

The pressure on household budgets is also shifting travel behaviour. Domestic tourism is gaining ground again as foreign holidays become more expensive.

According to a recent CzechTourism survey, 77 percent of respondents plan to spend their summer holiday in Czechia, an increase of 12 percentage points compared to last year. At the same time, 49 percent still plan to travel abroad.

Average spending further highlights the gap. A domestic holiday is expected to cost around 10,447 CZK per person, while a trip abroad averages 22,741 CZK per person.

The change is also visible in traditional destinations such as Croatia. Once considered the most affordable seaside option for Czech travellers, it is gradually losing its price advantage.

A one-week stay often costs the same as, or more than, comparable holidays in parts of Greece or Italy, making it less of an automatic choice for many families.

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