Holidaymakers being fleeced by shops as travel toiletries are sold at FIVE TIMES the equivalent price of regular products

A NEW investigation into the extortionate prices charged for travel miniatures show it really does pay to be prepared.

According to new research, lazy travellers are paying a fortune when they buy mini shampoo, toothpaste and moisturisers instead of decanting from larger bottles.

Anyone who wants to bring toiletries in their hand luggage has to abide by strict rules that limit liquids to just 100ml per container, so many stores now sell shrunken versions of popular items.

But according to the they are often very overpriced, like a mini bottle of Nivea Black & White Deodorant in Boots that costs £2.10 for 50ml, compared to the £2 they charge for a 250ml bottle.

That’s a mark-up of more than 500 percent.

In Superdrug, a 50ml bottle of Original Source mint shower gel costs £1.19, compared to a 250ml bottle for £1.10, and a 400ml bottle of Herbal Essences Hydration shampoo costs £1.98 compared to £1.50 for a 75ml bottle.