Now the Euros have officially kicked off and fan fever is ramping up, many people will be wanting to travel to Germany to support their teams. In fact, new research by Skyscanner reveals a third of football fans said they would want to travel to Germany to follow the action.
While dedicated football fans are willing to spend an average of £1,500 to be in Berlin for the final if the Three Lions go all the way, and a quarter would drop everything to be in Germany, fluctuating flight prices means many fans could find themselves priced out of attending. However, there is a cheaper way to get in on the action.
Skyscanner has revealed the alternative cost-effective ways to get to the games for less.
Laura Lindsay at Skyscanner said: “As the Euros kick off, we know many people will be following the action and wanting to travel to Germany. Whether you are planning a midsummer’s dream trip to support your team or just want to be there to soak up the atmosphere, there are still ways for footie fans to get on the road and not miss out. But shopping around and comparing your options has never been more important. For savvy fans, flying to somewhere close to Germany instead of direct and picking up cheap car hire to drive to your destination will result in savings. It also means you can explore when you’re there and save on accommodation by staying in a different location. Splitting the cost of car hire with a bunch of mates will save you even more. On Skyscanner’s car hire, you can search for 7 seaters and vans to split the costs even further! So whether driving into Germany from a neighbouring country, or even from the UK – the savings will have football fans cheering all the way to the final.”