Big screen, big price as cinema tickets rise by 32%

GOING to the cinema is no longer a cheap date for couples, according to a survey that found admission prices have risen up to 32% in just three years.

The Consumers’ Association of Ireland (CAI) carried out the poll of cinemas across the country and found hikes of up to €1.65 and prices as high as €9.65 a seat.

The consumer watchdog also found cinemas were charging as much as 65 cent extra per ticket booked on the internet.