With the cost of living crisis pinching everyone’s pockets, summer holidays may look a little different this year. Considering the UK experienced it’s hottest summer to date last year, opting for a summer staycation seems like the best way to enjoy a vacation this year without the hefty price tag.
The remittance provider comparison site MoneyTransfers.com decided to take a look at just how many Brits are planning a staycation this summer.
Finds found that 41% of Brits are either unsure of which type of break to take or will opt for a staycation – last year only 12% of Brits felt this way.
Almost 2 in 10 say they will be flying less in 2023 due to anxiety surrounding airport delays.
15% of those still flying abroad will avoid the most affected airports.
1 in 5 believe it’s just too expensive to vacation abroad this year.
More than a quarter of Brits still favour a beach holiday.
Last year saw a 300% rise in staycation bookings.
With research evidencing a strong trend towards Brits opting for a staycation, we have put together a list of the top 10 cheapest UK destinations for both families and couples to vacation this summer.
Cheapest Coastal Breaks for Families
| County | Average Total Weekly Cost | |
| Denbighshire | £743.75 | |
| Isle of Wight | £745.22 | |
| North Yorkshire | £809.20 | |
| East Sussex | £974.16 | |
| Pembrokeshire | £981.75 | |
| Kent | £988.16 | |
| Devon | £1,009.75 | |
| Lancashire | £1,062.25 | |
| Cornwall | £1,254.75 | |
| West Sussex | £1,480.85 |
Cheapest City Break Locations for Two
| County | Average Total Weekend Cost | |
| Wales | £308.35 | |
| Lancashire | £311.62 | |
| Hampshire | £348.69 | |
| Devon | £369.80 | |
| West Sussex | £376.62 | |
| North Yorkshire | £381.75 | |
| Cornwall | £381.90 | |
| East Sussex | £441.56 | |
| Kent | £519.23 | |
| Cheshire | £565.23 |
