Research by motoring solutions specialists, easytrip, Ireland’s only parking and tolling provider, has revealed that three quarters of Irish holidaymakers are looking to soak up some sunshine in faraway destinations and are choosing to travel abroad this summer with 68% planning on availing of long-term parking at the airport before departure.
Over half of those surveyed (52%) prefer to book a beach holiday with 18% choosing to take in a city break, followed closely behind by high adrenaline adventure breaks (16%).
Packing for holidays
Preparation is key when getting ready to jet off and when it comes to packing the necessities, the easytrip survey revealed that almost two thirds (61%) admit to over packing and bringing too much clothing.
One in ten admit to packing too little while the shrewd amongst us (7%) bring only the bare minimum on purpose, buying the rest of the items they might need whilst on holidays.
When asked about how long it takes to pack, males appear to take a shorter amount of time (45 minutes to one hour), whilst the majority of females dedicate more than twice as long with time spanning from two to four hours.
Top 5 forgotten items
While the majority of respondents admitted to over packing, many holidaymakers admitted to forgetting essential items.
The easytrip survey revealed that the top five are:
- Travel adaptor
- Toothbrush
- Mobile phone charger
- Teas bags / book
- Driving license
Driving abroad
Almost one third (32%) of respondents plan to hire a car for the duration or part of the holiday. On return, over half of those surveyed looked forward to getting back behind the wheel of their own car.
Irish holidaymakers departing from Dublin airport can avail of convenient and discounted parking at QuickPark at Dublin Airport through easytrip’s parking service.
Customers with the parking service activated on their tag can simply press the easytrip button and the barrier will lift and when it’s time to leave, the driver can go straight to their vehicle, with luggage in tow, and exit without having to approach a pay station.
The fee is than automatically deducted from the tag holder’s account. Easytrip customers who have the parking service activated on their tag can avail of exclusive online rates with no-pre booking required, with savings of up to €65* for a stay of 14-15 days for €55.
“Summer is finally here and across the country families are packing for their holidays.”
“Our survey found that the majority of us are guilty of over packing, dragging with us heavy and often awkward luggage. Convenient travel and transport, therefore is key when kicking off the holidays which we all know really begins the minute you leave home. We are delighted to be providing our customers with a parking service at QuickPark in Dublin Airport, giving holidaymakers one less thing to organise before going away!” says Colin Delaney, General Manager of easytrip Ireland.
The QuickPark at Dublin Airport long-term car park is only five minutes from the airport and offers a complimentary shuttle bus that operates at five minute intervals. Sign up for easytrip parking by logging onto www.easytrip.ie or by calling 1890 67 67 68.
*Savings are in comparison with standard day rate
