With wedding season now well underway, many brides will be planning a hen do and looking at the best party hotspots for a wild trip away. It’s the perfect opportunity to get away with close friends and family to soak up the final days of freedom before the big day.
With so many options available, it can be difficult to choose the best location. So DiscoverCars.com has analysed the best destinations for a hen party trip. The survey looked at factors such as the flight cost, the number of bars and clubs, and the average price of a meal.
Each location was then scored out of 120 and ranked accordingly, to find the best-rated destination for hosting a hen-do celebration.
The top five hen destinations were:
Barcelona, Spain
Placed first in the ranking is the Spanish city of Barcelona, which scored 90 out of 120 points. The average flight cost to Barcelona is priced at £303.50 while the average temperature is 23C between July and September, making it a perfect summer hen-do destination.
Prague, Czech Republic
The city also scored 90 out of 120 points. Prague is a picturesque city, home to some historic buildings such as the St. Vitus Cathedral. The average hotel costs in Prague are £863.13, furthermore, meals cost on average £5.76.
Paris, France
Paris scored 81 out of 120 points. Known as the ‘City of Love’, Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world. The French capital enjoys an average of eight hours of sunlight in the summer and bottles of wine are available in the city for an average cost of £6.89.
Budapest, Hungary
The city of bridges scored 78 out of 120 points and is home to a wide selection of spas, perfect for a hen-do. The average price of renting a car in the city is £92.26 and there are a total of 253 bars or clubs, meaning there are plenty of places to celebrate.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The city offers the cheapest average flight costs of the top five destinations (£120.90). The average summer temperature is 14C so while it may not be the hottest, the city offers canal tours, coffee shops, and several museums.
The remainder of the top 10 ranked locations for a hen party celebration are: Ibiza (Spain), Benidorm (Spain), Marbella (Spain), Dublin (Ireland), and Hvar (Croatia). Aleksandrs Buraks, at DiscoverCars.com, said: ‘’With wedding season in full swing we felt it was important to ensure our brides-to-be were aware of the best hen-do destinations.
‘’It was refreshing to see five different European cities make up the top five, with the remainder of the top 10 saturated by Spanish options highlighting the amazing choices available there. ’Overall, we hope our research relieved some of the stress that comes with planning a hen do, as we believe this should be a strictly fun experience.’’
