A Brit has shared on Instagram why Zara fans should buy their clothes in Spain, rather than the UK, whilst also getting a holiday and saving money on Zara items
A Brit has shared a travel hack that could save you money on your ZARA shopping trip, whilst also getting a holiday in Spain.
In a video on Instagram, Rob Adcock detailed a travelling tip that can save ZARA fans tens of pounds on clothes, as well as enjoying a European city. Rob explained: “It’s cheaper to fly to Spain and back, to get that piece you’ve got your eye on, than buy it from your local store. Because Zara is a Spanish company, everything is just loads cheaper in Spain.”
The video then shows Rob entering a ZARA store in Madrid, where he picks up a men’s coat which is £149 on the ZARA UK site, but is €129 in the Madrid store, which converts to around £108.19. He picks up another jacket which is on the UK market for £80, but in Madrid costs €69.95 (£58.67).
Additionally, he explained: “Because you are taking the clothes out of the country and back home, you can claim tax back up to 15 per cent.”
He goes on to give the example of a coat that costs £169 in the UK. In Spain, it costs €149, which is around £124.98. You can then claim 15 per cent back in tax, which takes the price down to around £108. Claiming tax back can usually be done at airports.
Whilst the hack is not the most environmentally friendly trick – given how polluting even a short plane ride is – it is worth noting for when you do go on holiday to Spain. Instead of buying clothes from ZARA stores in the UK, you can create a wishlist and then purchase them on your next trip to Spain.
Some users agreed that the hack works, with one stating: “Omg! I flew Spain stayed in hotel paid extra for luggage and saved 30 pounds! How Brilliant!”
Another added: “[I] pretty much do all my shopping in Spain if luxury goods or Zara, Berskha or Mango (the same company) between the price difference and conversion rate and tax refunds you are saving about 35-40 per cent overall! Craziness that it’s cheaper to go on a shopping haul two hours on a plane than it is to buy 20 minutes up the road. Plus it’s a fun day trip!”
However, other users to point out some negatives of the idea: “But you can’t return anything to a UK store as I’ve just found out, now I’m stuck with an item I can’t wear.” Another added: “And it will cost you to take the suitcase back…”
Flights to Spain in February can be found as low as £28 to Palma, Tenerife, Valencia, Murcia and Alicante for example, from London, Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool. Another great option is flying from Newquay to Alicante, in February, for £30.
