18 June 2026

UK Tourists Share Shocking Ibiza Spending: £3,000 in Just Three Nights

A British tourist recently took to social media to share his staggering expenses during a short trip to Ibiza. According to @lexisdegames, a three-night stay with a friend cost approximately €850 (about £740) solely on food and drinks. This figure excludes other travel expenses, which had been prepaid, such as flights, accommodation, and club entry fees. While the total costs, including these extras, reached up to €2,000 (around £1,740), he described these as 'exorbitant'. Combined, the pair's total spend soared to between €3,000 and €3,500, significantly outstripping costs for travel and lodging. Yet, fellow tourists on social media were quick to point out that such sums are not unusual for Ibiza's high-end lifestyle, with some claiming that others spend even more within a mere few hours on the island.

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