Recent slide in rupee has not affected holiday plans: Yatra survey

The recent slide in the rupee has had no impact on travellers’ budgets, reveals the recent Rupee Survey 2015 by Yatra. Here are some other findings.

72.4%: The respondents who said they wouldn’t change their budget because of the dipping rupee

43.9%: The respondents who said they would not cut short their trip due to the falling rupee

7%: The fall in the rupee against the dollar in the past year.



Given that the rupee is falling, would you still consider foreign travel?

Yes: 63.8%

No: 36.2%

Will you wait for the rupee to rise before taking a better holiday?

Yes: 33.6%
No: 18.1%

Doesn’t matter: 48.3%
Are you planning to switch to domestic travel as opposed to international travel because of the fall in rupee?

Yes: 20%

No: 29%

Doesn’t matter: 24%

Depends on expenses: 27%

Would you compromise on accommodation due to the rupee valuation?

Yes: 33.7%

No: 40.7%

Doesn’t matter: 25.6%

What kind of accommodation would you prefer if you took a holiday now?

Budget hotels: 37.1%

Luxury hotels: 32.3%

Home stays: 8.9%

Renting apartments: 8.7%

Friends/families: 7.5%

Guest houses: 5.5%

For how many days are you planning to take a holiday?

Less than 5 days: 36.6%

5-10 days: 41.5%

10-15 days: 11%

More than 15 days: 10.9%

How much are you planning to spend per person?

Below Rs 10,000: 36%

Rs 10,000-25,000: 26%

Rs 25,000-50,000: 17%

Rs 50,000-75,000: 8%

Above Rs 75,000: 13%

While on a foreign trip, what would you compromise on to factor in the falling rupee?

Travel segment: 35.8%

Shopping: 34.1%

Accommodation: 17.5%

Food & drink: 12.6%

Where do you plan to spend money on your vacation?

Sightseeing: 47.6%

Relaxation: 17.2%

Adventure: 16.6%

Shopping: 13.2%

Food & beverages: 5.4%



(Yatra's Rupee Survey 2015 was conducted online among 10,000 respondents)