- 64pc of respondents say high temperatures influence when and where they travel
- September accounts for 26.4pc of planned holiday months.
- Ninety-fivepc expect to take at least two trips this year.
- More than 75pc plan to spend over €2,500 on overseas breaks.
- Travel websites remain the most trusted source for 59pc of respondents.
Two out of every three Irish holidaymakers say travel plans are being influenced by high temperatures and September has grown in popularity for overseas trips. TheTravelExpert.ie survey of over 1,200 adults revealed that 64pc adjusted holidays due to extreme heat in Europe. Ninety-twopc still plan to holiday in Europe this year.
The survey was taken between 7 and 15 June 2026. Respondents take multiple trips with 95pc planning at least two holidays and 71pc expecting three or more. Direct flights from Ireland rank as important as price for 63pc of travellers.
Online travel content influences bookings with practical information valued highly. City breaks lead content preferences followed by destination guides and hotel reviews.
Sarah Slattery shared “An interesting finding from our survey shows that having direct flights from Ireland is as important to Irish travelers as the actual price of their holiday.”
