Too Expensive! Average Earners Can No Longer Afford to Holiday at Home – Be Smarter

Summer vacation is here, but for many Estonians earning an average salary, a holiday at home has become an unaffordable luxury. The cost of enjoying the country's popular destinations has soared, making it difficult for families to relax and recharge.

For example, a quick check on Booking.com for a two-night stay for four people with breakfast in Pärnu during July revealed hotel prices starting at 600 euros. Even private accommodation began at 200 euros. Haapsalu offered little relief, with similar high costs.

Dining out also comes with a hefty price tag, often requiring at least 20 euros per person. Add to this parking fees in Pärnu's beach area costing three euros per hour and two euros in the city center, a beach chair rental at seven euros, and a single scoop of ice cream at three euros, and the expenses quickly add up. The article implies that a more 'clever' approach to vacationing is needed to cope with these rising prices.