Arsenal fans face Champions League final hotel and flight fees 18 times higher than normal
Experts say prices may fall slightly after rooms are cancelled by supporters of whichever team loses the second semi-final on Wednesday night
Arsenal supporters booking hotel rooms for the Champions League final in Hungary are facing fees more than 18 times higher than normal. Thousands of the north London club’s supporters will descend on Budapest for the match on May 30, following the team’s semi-final victory on Tuesday. Most hotels in Budapest are already fully booked and those with availability are charging high prices.
Analysis found a twin or double room for two people at the Expo Tower Hotel on the night of the match costs 1,458 euros (£1,259). This is more than 18 times the price of 73 euros (£63) for arriving a day later. At Bohem Art Hotel, the cost is 1,618 euros (£1,396) for staying on May 30, and 113 euros (£98) the following day.
Hotel President is charging £886 on May 30, and £104 on May 31. Accommodation website Booking. com is warning consumers searching for a hotel room in Budapest on May 30 that “99% of places to stay are unavailable for your dates on our site”.
Akhil Vyas of the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust said: “You’re talking a lot of money. ” Asked if he thought the price of hotel rooms was fair, he replied: “I wouldn’t say so. It’s cheeky.