Beach Price Index 2018: Anse Vata Beach, New Caledonia is the most exclusive beach

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Online travel specialist TravelBird has released the annual Beach Price Index, ranking more than 300 seaside destinations from over 90 countries around the globe. Building on the previous two studies, the 2018 index includes a new facility fee factor, looking at the potential entrance cost, in addition to the fee for renting a sunbed and umbrella. From year-to-year, the price of a seaside holiday can vary hugely due to fluctuations in currency and the changing cost of living. Aiming to inspire travellers and help them to make informed choices, TravelBird have ranked each location based on the price of a typical day at the coast, to reveal which seaside destinations offer the best value for money, and which shores are provide a more exclusive experience. 

In order to create the most comprehensive overview to date of beach prices around the globe, TravelBird first examined an extensive catalogue of the most popular beaches worldwide. Paying particular attention to how recent travel trends have popularized some of the world’s most unique seaside destinations, the travel specialists then reduced this list into a final index of just over 300 locations, which are ranked from highest to lowest based on the average cost of a typical day at the beach. 

To calculate the affordability of each location, the price of five essentials were researched, and in a new addition to the Beach Price Index, the facility fee (entrance fee plus cost of sunbed and umbrella) has also been included. The essentials include the cost of a bottle of sun cream (200 ml), a bottle of water (500 ml), a beer (33 cl bottle), lunch (including drink and dessert for one person), and an ice cream. The total cost of these six factors was then calculated to determine the overall affordability and ranking of each coastal destination. 

“A day at the beach is an essential part of any holiday for many travellers around the world, but it can be difficult to decide between so many dream destinations. To help travellers choose, we’ve brought our Beach Price Index back for the third year running to help those looking to plan their next vacation. With this ranking we try to inspire travellers to consider some of the exciting new seaside options added to the index this year, such as the beautiful Ruissalo Island on the Finnish Turku estuary or the popular Vlissingen beach found in the Zeeland region of the Netherlands.” says Fiona Vanderbroeck, Chief Traveller Officer at TravelBird. “What we have noticed, is that social media is changing the way that we discover the world. Travellers are now using Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest as a tool to discover authentic and local experiences, or to uncover previously remote destinations. With so many options and endless inspiration, we hope that this Index will help travellers to choose the right beach for their needs and perhaps spark a trip to unique seaside location.” 

The table below reveals the results for the top 10 most expensive beaches: 

The table below reveals the results for the top 10 least expensive beaches:

Further Findings:

• Finale Ligure Beach, Italy, has the most expensive Facility Fee, at 35,44 euros.
• Cua Dai Beach, Vietnam, Sunscreen is most affordable, at 2,07 euros, while it is most expensive in Beau Vallon, Seychelles at 25,12 euros.
• The most expensive water can be found on Velavaru Island, Maldives, with a price of €9,95, however is cheapest at Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, at 0,22 euros.
• At a cost of €0,66 for Beer, Soma Bay, Egypt is the cheapest, whilst Mjellestranden, Norway has the most expensive beer, for around 8,49 euros
• The cheapest Ice-cream is available in Nusa Dua, Bali, for 0,54 euros, while it will cost travellers the most on Huk Beach, Norway, at a price of 4,46 euros
• At 5,87 euros, the cheapest lunch destination is on El Gouna Beach, Egypt, while the most expensive lunch can be found on Anse Vata Beach, New Caledonia, at a pricey 26,13 euros.

Vicky Karantzavelou

Co-Founder & Chief Editor - TravelDailyNews Media Network | Website | + Posts

Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.

She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.

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