Cox & Kings data reveals winter travel costs down by 40%

A 7-night itinerary covering Paris, Vienna, and Prague, which typically costs INR 2.3-INR 2.6 lakh per person in summer, falls to around INR 1.5 - INR 1.8 lakh in winter.

According to Cox & Kings, the world’s first travel house and one of India’s most iconic travel brands, more Indians are beginning to discover that Europe in winter is not only more affordable but often far more enchanting.

According to Cox & Kings’ analytics, average package costs across major European destinations drop by 25-40% between November and February compared to the June–August peak. A 7-night itinerary covering Paris, Vienna, and Prague, which typically costs INR 2.3-INR 2.6 lakh per person in summer, falls to around INR1.5- INR 1.8 lakh in winter.

Airfares show similar savings, with India–Europe round-trip INR 25,000- INR 35,000 cheaper. So essentially, the total cost of a European trip in winter is typically 30-35% lower than in summer. The math is simple, less crowded, less cost, more value.

The real charm of winter travel isn’t only about cost, it's about character. Cox & Kings’ customer data shows that traveller satisfaction for European winter holidays is 8-12% higher than comparable summer trips.

“There’s a kind of authenticity that winter travel brings,” says Karan Agarwal, Director, Cox & Kings. “Travellers get to see the local side of Europe, they spend time in neighbourhood cafés, attend small concerts, and discover cities as residents experience them, not just as tourists.”