An XTB market report published on 26 May—and widely picked up by Czech media—calculates that this year’s spike in crude prices will raise the cost of a classic Czech family road-trip to Croatia by roughly CZK 900–1,200 in petrol alone. For the four-person family flying to Greece, Egypt or Turkey, average airfares are projected to be CZK 3,000–5,000 higher than in summer 2025. The war-driven energy squeeze is hitting just as Václav Havel Airport prepares for a record 12 million summer passengers, meaning many holiday-makers are being forced to re-budget or shorten trips. Travel agencies report a noticeable pivot from long-haul destinations toward self-drive breaks in neighbouring Slovakia, Austria and Germany, while corporate-travel managers say that per-diem allowances for client visits in Southern Europe will need revising. For mobility professionals the message is clear: factor higher transport costs into assignment cost projections, consider rail or coach alternatives for regional meetings, and update travel-policy caps before staff start booking peak-season tickets. Companies that reimburse mileage will likewise see a jump in expense claims, unless they switch to prepaid fuel cards with volume discounts. Insurance brokers are also warning that higher pump prices raise the financial exposure of cross-border commuters—in the event of an accident, total-loss vehicle claims will be based on inflated replacement values and towing fees. Expat families planning to drive to the Adriatic should therefore review roadside-assistance coverage and toll-box compatibility (not all Czech devices work on new Croatian e-toll lanes).
Source: Expats.cz
