Anyone planning a last-minute Easter getaways should consider travelling further afield with overseas holidays reportedly 40 per cent cheaper than a staycation. Research by travel money specialist, FairFX, analysed the price of popular European destinations, including France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Portugal and compared the costs with a break in the UK.
Analysis included flights and fuel, Airbnb accommodation for four nights, as well as the average cost of the top TripAdvisor attractions at the destination. The results found that all the European holiday destinations were considerably cheaper than a trip within the UK, offering best value for money with an entire holiday abroad for five days for under £1,000.
The average cost for a holiday abroad (£814) was revealed to be 40 per cent less than a staycation in the UK (£1,143). France proved to be most affordable, with accommodation, flights and the average cost for visiting an attraction on TripAdvisor costing just £652 per person, a massive 70 per cent less than the cheapest UK destination investigated (Scotland).
