Minor Price Hikes Push Turkey and Greece to New Record Holiday Costs

Package holiday prices for departures in early August 2026 experienced a slight dip of 11 Polish zloty last week, according to an analysis of tour operator offers by the Traveldata Market Research Institute.

Despite the minor fluctuation, two of the most popular destinations for Polish travelers, Turkey and Greece, have reached record high prices. Greece hit 6,192 zloty, while Turkey reached 5,290 zloty, surpassing its previous record. Last week, prices for Turkey increased by 42 zloty, with Bulgaria, Egypt, and Greece also seeing smaller price hikes.

Comparing current prices to the previous year for early August 2026 departures, the average package price is 281 zloty higher. Lanzarote saw the most significant year-on-year price increase at 1,117 zloty, followed by Corfu and Kos. Conversely, Malta experienced the largest annual price drop of 1,063 zloty.

Overall, popular destinations remain more expensive than last year. The Canary Islands saw a substantial year-on-year increase of 518 zloty, with Greece up 409 zloty, and Egypt, Turkey, and Bulgaria showing smaller increases. Less frequented destinations like Morocco, Tunisia, and mainland Spain also saw significant annual price jumps.