Overview
- Travel advisers reported in late June that many summer slots remain available and affordable, with example fares around €800 for Turkey and Egypt, €950–€1,000 for Spain and Bulgaria, and about €450 for a week on the Polish Baltic coast.
- Motorhome and camping rentals are extremely tight, with one Dresden operator saying its fleet is booked through September and day rentals for caravans starting at about €119.
- Operators are promoting bus packages with home pickup and cruises that depart from German ports as cheaper, more convenient alternatives to pricier flights.
- Travel experts recommend flexible booking tactics such as using airports in states that have not yet started school holidays or nearby foreign hubs like Prague, changing travel dates and checking airline baggage rules and online check‑in to find lower prices.
- Practical pre‑departure steps include verifying passports, visas and insurance, arranging required vaccinations months before travel for distant destinations, downloading travel apps, and securing your home before leaving.