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A study has revealed that the cost of a family holiday increases by up to £96 for every additional degree of heat in Spain . The research was aimed at helping families manage their expenses by calculating how much the price of various holiday destinations rise as the weather gets warmer during peak season. For instance, a week-long trip in May for two adults and two teenagers from London to Benidorm , Spain, when the temperature is 22C, will cost a family £803.

However, this price escalates to £1,570 in August when the temperature reaches 30C - an increase of £96 per extra degree. By choosing to travel outside of peak weather periods, families could save an average of £235 per degree lower in temperature across seven popular destinations. This saving could be used towards other aspects of the holiday such as children's activities, dining out or shopping.



A week-long holiday for a family of four in Florida costs £2,100 in May when the temperature typically reads 29C. But this nearly doubles to £4,043 in August, when average temperatures are just two degrees higher at 31C - an additional £972 per degree. The Post Office commissioned the research, which also found that trips to Cyprus for a family of four cost £737 for a milder 24C in May.

However, this price increases to £1,272, or £89 per degree, for a week in 30C heat in July. Greece offers a more economical choice for holidaymakers. A family can enjoy the August heat of 28C for approximately £1,793 but can soak u.

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