With the August bank holiday rapidly approaching, many of us will be looking at a long weekend away to finish off the summer holidays. And to help you find a place to visit, Airbnb has revealed the top trending cities for Brits looking to get away.
The likes of Bangor in North Wales, Inverness in Scotland and Portsmouth in Hampshire have all been attracting travellers with iconic landmarks and summer shopping for the ultimate city break. The North Wales city emerges as one of the travel hotspots thanks to its cobbled streets and rich heritage.
Boasting a university dating back to 1884 and a grand cathedral, it is a hit with the history buffs. Meanwhile Norwich and Hereford have also become popular stops for those with an interest in history.
While travellers who enjoy being by the water will feel most at home in Inverness and Portsmouth and should pack their towels for some water-based exploring. For the artsy types, Bristol and Leeds offer rows of vintage shops and cultural hubs for endless fashion inspiration.
Other city gems piquing the interest of Brits this bank holiday weekend include Aberdeen and Exeter. Both have been recognised for quaint city strolls and sightseeing.
Airbnb’s Top Trending UK Cities for the August bank holiday:
- Inverness, Scotland
- Norwich, England
- Bristol, England
- Leeds, England
- Portsmouth, England
- Bangor, Wales
- Hereford, England
- Exeter, England
- Cardiff, Wales
- Aberdeen, Scotland
The data from Airbnb also shows we're a nation of animal lovers. More and more searches are now being done for animal-friendly homes.
While other travellers are preparing themselves for another heatwave. It comes as swimming pools and air conditioning have seen a spike in searches.
And to help find the perfect summer break, Airbnb has revealed its new categories feature. The new way to list properties into different categories comes as the site has seen a 113 per cent spike in bookings for 'unique stays' over the past two years.
Amanda Cupples, general manager for Northern Europe at Airbnb, says: “City escapes are proving popular this bank holiday as Brits look to soak up cultural and shopping hubs for family, friends and solo trips alike. We’re seeing trending cities emerge in lesser-known corners of the UK beyond the typical tourist hotspots, with the staycation trend well and truly here to stay. While we enjoy the last few summer weeks of the year, it’s a great time to consider becoming a host on the platform to start putting aside extra income ahead of those looming winter bills.”
UK hosts on Airbnb collectively earned more than £1.5 billion last year – £668 million of which was over the summer months – with the typical host earning just over £6,000. Total earnings for unique stays were also higher than for regular listings, with unique listings collectively earning nearly over £134 million in the UK. For more information, visit Airbnb.com/host.
