Top 5 most expensive destinations in the UK
Think London is the most expensive city in the UK this summer? Guess again. Because according to a new survey that looked at the price of hotel rooms across the UK, it is Edinburgh that takes that title.
Think London is the most expensive city in the UK this summer? Guess again. Because according to a new survey that looked at the price of hotel rooms across the UK, it is Edinburgh that takes that title.
Though Edinburgh is known as a student-oriented city also popular among backpackers, this summer travelers to the Scottish capital will have to dig deep for their accommodation, as the average hotel room will set them back £97 ($150), reveals the CheapRooms.co.uk report.
Edinburgh and Bath both beat out London as being the priciest cities to stay in. The English capital ranked third, averaging £92 ($141) for a hotel room.
Travelers looking for budget-friendly destinations this summer may want to consider cities like Ayr, Cardiff and Blackpool, which emerged as the most affordable cities in the UK and Wales.
Here are the top 5 most expensive destinations in the UK:
1. Edinburgh £97
2. Bath £93
3. London £92
4. St. Ives £89
5. Oxford £88
Here are the top 5 most affordable destinations in the UK this summer:
1. Blackpool £33
2. Cardiff £42
3. Ayr £45
4. Sheffield £46
5. Liverpool £46
Prices reflect the average daily rate for the cheapest available double room with a minimum three-star rating between July 24 and September 1.