Hotel prices jump by up to 345% ahead of Six Nations

Average hotel prices have increased by up to 345% across the six host cities of the upcoming Six Nations rugby championship.

The largest price increases were found in Cardiff, which will be hosting the most expensive match of the tournament. With an average hotel price increase of 345%, an overnight stay to watch Wales play England on 11 February averages at £481 – compared with the month’s average of £108.

The second most expensive date is also in Cardiff on 10 March when Wales play Ireland. On this date prices are up 257% to £386.

The third and fourth most expensive games are in Edinburgh, with prices up 154% to £302 on 25 February when Scotland play Wales and 134% to £278 for Scotland v Ireland on 4 February.

With hotel prices averaging between £95 and £112 throughout the tournament, the three games in Rome are the three cheapest choices for a match day stay. The average prices between £135 and £150 in Paris are fairly flat compared with the average for the month.

Meanwhile, London is the city with the greatest price decrease – down 10% on 26 February when England play Italy to £156.

A spokesperson for Trivago said: “Whilst these results are comparable to those from the 2016 Championships, this year’s highest price increase of 345% tops last year’s 317%.

“The effect is greatest in the smaller host cities: Cardiff, the least populated city of the six, shows the largest price increase whilst heavily populated London, Paris and Rome are amongst those with the smallest changes.”