Overview
- Cozycozy’s analysis of more than 140,000 offers for the week of August 1–8, 2026 found hotels were less expensive than private rentals for couples in 10 of 25 studied destinations, including Vendée, Brittany, Barcelona and Berlin.
- The same Cozycozy snapshot showed private houses or apartments remained cheaper for four‑person families in 21 destinations, with example savings up to €673 on Île de Ré and large gaps in the Pays Basque and Corsica.
- Cozycozy’s result is a one‑week snapshot and excludes meal costs and differences in included services such as breakfast or half‑board, factors that can flip the true cheaper option for many travellers.
- An Ipsos survey for KAYAK.fr and a Cofidis poll published on July 29 reported the average French holiday budget fell to €1,748 and that 38% of people now compare almost everything before booking, creating a new 'super‑comparator' shopper who values flexibility and proximity.
- Cozycozy’s cofounder linked higher rental prices in some cities to stricter local rules and reduced short‑term supply, a shift that has made hotels more competitive in places such as Barcelona and may push travellers to check total costs and cancellation terms before they book.