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Barcelona, December 29, 2023.
The top 5 destinations are closed by Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, Alicante and Tenerife, according to reservation data from the mobility platform OK Mobility. A classification that demonstrates the predilection of Spaniards for large cities, as well as coastal and island areas, to spend Christmas. Small vehicles are the most in demand for these dates, with 36% of rental reservations
The arrival of Christmas means a time of family celebrations, which also involves one of the main travel periods of the year. During these dates, many Spaniards decide to enjoy their holidays with their families or take the opportunity to travel. Therefore, the demand for different means of transportation skyrockets. In this context, OK Mobility, the global mobility platform, has carried out an analysis that indicates that Barcelona is the favorite destination of Spaniards for this Christmas, with 21.3% of rental vehicle reservations for this destination. The city of Barcelona has a great cultural and architectural attraction, which allows it to position itself in first place in the ranking of the most in-demand cities for this festive period, according to the mobility company’s reservation data. In second position is Palma de Mallorca, with 13.9% of national reservations for these dates. The Balearic capital is one of the main tourist destinations for international visitors, but, during these dates, Spaniards also choose to visit this city, which offers friendlier temperatures for this time of year. Third position in the classification is occupied Madrid, which has been selected by 9% of travelers for these weeks. Likewise, the Spanish capital leads, so far this year, hotel occupancy in our country, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). Finally, the ranking is closed by Alicante and Tenerife, with 6.8% and 5.6%, respectively. This classification demonstrates a predilection of Spaniards for large cities, as well as coastal and island areas, to spend Christmas. Othman Ktiri, founder and CEO of OK Mobility, has pointed out that “one of the main values of our company is “focuses on moving people and offering them the freedom to go wherever they want. In this sense, we are very pleased to help Spaniards reach their destinations during these very familiar dates.” “In addition, and through a network already made up of 70 OK Stores in 15 countries, we continue to grow and expand to continue bringing our mobility solutions to more and more people around the world,” concluded Ktiri. Small cars to get around the city By On the other hand, the analysis prepared by OK Mobility indicates that small vehicles are the most in demand for these dates, with 36% of reservations. These types of vehicles are designed for short trips, with a maximum of four passengers and are perfect for moving around the city. Secondly, Spaniards choose SUVs (35%), a type of car that offers greater versatility for longer trips. Finally, 9.8% of travelers choose a compact vehicle for their trips.
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