As England fans looking to travel to Germany face price hikes, Sky News breaks down the costs and explains where you can watch the match.
By Evan Dale, News Correspondent
Saturday 13 July 2024 06:29, UK
England fans looking to watch the Euro 2024 final against Spain in Berlin are facing steep price hikes, with some flights up to three times what they would normally pay.
Hotels and flight departures
A Sky News study shows that hotel prices for Sunday night are double the usual price and a one-way flight on Sunday morning is three times the standard.
A one-way flight from London to Berlin typically costs around £75, according to Google Flights.
However, if you can find one, a one-way flight on Sunday is now around £243 – a 320% increase.
Meanwhile, for accommodation, a typical three-star hotel in Berlin costs around £88.
However, fans looking to stay in Berlin on Sunday night now face a price tag of around £166 – more than double the standard price.
It will be difficult for fans to travel from England to Berlin at any time during the weekend.
EasyJet’s 12 flights to Berlin from Birmingham, Bristol, Luton and Gatwick are fully booked between Friday and the match.
British Airways has no flights from London to Berlin on Saturday.
Cost of driving
Fans who avoid rising prices for flights and drive instead face higher costs.
Fuel alone costs around £175 to drive from Birmingham to Berlin, according to the 'Via Michelin’ cost calculator – the journey takes around fourteen hours.
The cost of a standard one-way ticket for the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais – the crux of the journey – appears to be stable.
If you book a ticket between 7am and 10am on Sunday, the price is around £178. Either side of those times, the standard price drops slightly to £140.
This means the approximate total cost of a one-way drive to Berlin is £325. Of course, the fans want to come home.
Parking booked online in Berlin city center is around £40.
Train tickets
The fixed price of train ticket has also increased.
According to Trainline, a one-way journey from London to Berlin between Saturday afternoon and early Sunday morning costs around £410.
For the same ticket a week later, that would be around £255.
Ground tickets
Fans looking to buy last-minute tickets to watch England vs Spain in Berlin face disappointment as tickets are 'currently unavailable’ and sold out on the UEFA website.
Fan zones in Berlin
Fans can watch the final in Berlin’s fan zones for free – no tickets required.
Berlin has two fan zones: the Reichstag and the Brandenburger Tor.
The Reichstag’s fan zone will be open from 2pm to midnight local time, and there will be entertainment including live music and a DJ set.
The Brandenburger Tor’s fan zone is open all day and makes for the perfect selfie spot – the screen is framed by what UEFA calls the world’s biggest football goal.
Fan zones in England
Football fans will also be able to catch the final at various venues across England on Sunday.
London:
The Mayor of London has confirmed that 15,000 fans will be treated to a screening of the Euros final at The O2 Arena.
Tickets will be allocated by ballot on the City Hall website from 10 a.m. Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday.
All three Boxparks across the capital will play Sunday’s match, and Flat Iron Square has an impressive 18 screens to watch Sunday’s match. All of them have to book tickets.
The Clapham Grand in south London will play the match on a 24ft big screen – although you’ll need to book your place.
Manchester:
The AO Arena has confirmed it will host 21,000 fans for the final after their success in hosting fans for the semi-final against the Netherlands. Tickets can be booked online.
Manchester’s Lawn Club is broadcasting the match, although tickets cost £20 per person and can be booked online.
Liverpool:
Revolution Liverpool Albert Dock is free to book online with tickets for up to 500 people.
Elsewhere:
Most pubs across the country will also be showing the match – although some places require you to book your place, so check their website.
Television
If you want to watch from the comfort of your own home or with friends, you can catch the final on BBC One from 7pm on ITV1 and 6.30pm.