Foreign holidays are finally back on the cards again, but as the cost of a trip abroad rises, many families are choosing to take a minibreak a little closer to home. The UK has amazing landscapes and charming cities, not to mention world-class attractions.
However, it's understandable that picking the ultimate staycation destination can be challenging. BuzzBingo has gathered data on the best cities to visit. Amongst some of the top cities in the UK, Aberdeen takes first place as the cheapest.
The price of a six-day stay is £786 on Airbnb which is an average of £131 per day. When it comes to the total holiday cost including car rental, a staycation in Aberdeen costs an average of £1,971 for a family of four.
However, the city has the most expensive car rentals overall costing £112.39. Despite this Aberdeen is the second cheapest location for a staycation in an Airbnb, just behind Norwich £1,873.
Edinburgh topped the list as the most family-friendly city offering 47 attractions such as the National Museum of Scotland and the World of Illusions. London came second with attractions ranging from the iconic Harry Potter bus tour to Paddington Bear’s walking tour as part of the experience. Glasgow and Oxford came in third place each with four family-friendly events, such as museums and woodland parks.
London ranked first place for being the most pet-friendly city with 175 hotels catering to the needs of owner’s pets. Edinburgh followed closely in second place with 33 pet-friendly hotels that are both central and near parks, allowing pets to explore. Newcastle and Cardiff follow suit each with 30 pet-friendly hotels.
According to research, Belfast was the most expensive city to dine during a staycation with the average cost of a meal at £46.50. Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol, Liverpool, and London all came second with an average of £45 per meal.
Plymouth was the cheapest city overall with an average price of meal price of just £30. The city is well known for its love for traditional English food and has proved to be popular amongst visitors.
The research took into account transport, accommodation, average meal prices, as well as the most pet and family-friendly cities. The full analysis can be found here.
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