Eastern Europe is the cheapest place to ski this January

Thursday, 12 January 2012 2:03 PM

Ski fans travelling on a budget are advised to stick to Eastern European ski destinations if they wish to enjoy a frugal winter sports holiday this January.

Recent research has revealed that Romania is the cheapest European destination to visit for a skiing holiday. The Figures from trivago.co.uk also suggest that prices have been rising dramatically since December - but on the whole Eastern European destinations are still significantly cheaper than those in the Alps.

Figures show that, this month, Poianna Brasov in Romania is offering overnight stays for an average cost of £79 per night – which is a steep 36% increase from last month. Elsewhere in Eastern Europe prices are also rising dramatically – Polish towns have noted a price rise between 21-22% compared to December 2011, and Bulgaria is up by 20%.

However, these price rises still pale in comparison to the traditional European ski destinations of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. To stay in the Swizz ski town Gstaad, travellers would have to fork out a whopping £326, an increase of 39% since December. Meanwhile Austrian ski resorts are up by 44% and French resorts have risen by 47%.

Clearly January and February are excellent months to snow – with snowfall in Austria recently breaking world records. Travellers on a budget may want to refer to our Top Three Thrifty Ski Resorts, for further information on value-for-money ski resorts.

Best value ski resorts

With the current economic situation, many people are looking to cut down on winter sport travel costs and look for alternative ski resorts that provide better value for money. New research has revealed that Eastern European resorts provide the best value ski holidays this winter, so here’s a list of the top three.

Top tips for planning a ski trip for the next season

Although the current winter sports season is just drawing to a close, if you're looking to go on a ski trip next year it's a good idea to start planning it well in advance. There are many things to think about, but by getting yourself organised sooner rather then later, you'll be in the perfect position to have the break of a lifetime.

Top 5 ski holiday destinations in 2012

There's nothing quite like a holiday spent carving up the snow amidst stunning surroundings. If you're planning a ski break in 2012, you may well be eager to test your skills on some of the world's best slopes. For a little inspiration when it comes to where to go, read on to discover the top five resorts.