One third (34%) of holidaymakers are going over budget early into their holiday, a new survey reveals.
While 82% of people set a budget, three quarters of them went beyond that some time during their holiday.
More than one in five (21%) admitted to going over budget by up to £299.
When asked how they would continue to spend on holiday, more than a quarter (26%) said they would call home to ask for money to be transferred into their account.
One in five are take between £200 and £299 as spending money for a typical seven-night holiday, according to the study by pre-paid payments firm Kalixa and Teletext Holidays.
A Teletext Holidays spokeswoman said: “We all want to go on holiday to relax and have a good time, but it’s important to keep in mind how much you’re spending.
“It’s easy to spend too much and find yourselves out of pocket and having to rely on a credit card or having to call home, which is what a lot of people seem to be doing.”
A spokesman for Kalixa Pay said: ”Our research shows an overwhelming tendency by Brits to embrace the holiday spirit while away, which is great, so long as splashing the cash doesn’t come at a cost to your personal finances when you return home.
“Proper planning, budgeting and knowing your finances are secure can help to ensure a well-deserved break is enjoyed with that all-important peace of mind.”