This summer will see many Irish people jet off for their first holiday abroad in over two years.
Spain is among the most popular destinations with thousands set to flock there in the coming months.
However, a warning has been issued about a ‘taxi scam’ that’s been catching some tourists out.
One expert has explained how some taxi drivers cleverly take passengers on a longer route to get a bigger fare.
Nicky Kelvin, head of the Points Guy UK, old Express.co.uk: “A key scam to look out for is when you take a taxi or another car service in an unfamiliar destination.
“Often drivers may take a much longer route to get to your destination in order to maximise the cost of your fare.”
He added that while it’s always better to use an official taxi company to avoid such a scam, they can be less common in some European cities.
Tourists should also make sure the taxi metre is working to avoid being overcharged.
Other scams that are doing the rounds in Spain include fake tickets and pickpocketing.
Explaining the fake ticket scam, Nicky said: “When visiting another country and touring the sights, it’s important to stay vigilant when it comes to ticket scams.
“Locals will try to sell tickets to attractions, buses, trains and other touristy venues and quite often, they’ll claim the tickets are discounted or offer them as a way to jump the line, however,…
