7 in 10 people are planning a holiday either at home or abroad this year.
Almost two thirds are looking at staycations while 1 in 5 are planning a trip overseas, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
It comes as a detailed roadmap for easing restrictions in the travel, hospitality and events sectors is set to be announced by government on Friday.
Grainne Griffin from the C-C-P-C says consumers need to be careful if booking a getaway this year.
"While there is every reason to be optimistic about the reopening of Irish society over the coming months, the reality is that when it comes to holidays there is going to be a level of Covid-19 uncertainty for some time.
"It's really essential that consumers know their rights and they check the cancellation policies before they make any form of a payment."
