Online discount code website Savoo has pinpointed the best-value cities, towns, and villages to visit this Autumn.
Online discount code website Savoo has pinpointed the best-value cities, towns, and villages to visit this Autumn.
- Liverpool is the best city for budget travellers, with 100 free attractions and affordable parking.
- Southwell, near Nottingham, is the most affordable picturesque town with 71 places to stay under £100
- Derry ranks highly for IG Hashtags.
With many Brits feeling the squeeze during the current cost of living crisis, holiday budgets have taken a hit. Yet getting away for a proper break is never more important than in times of high stress.
Discount code site Savoo has conducted thorough research to reveal the most affordable popular destinations for a UK city break and the most affordable picturesque town and village locations.
You can view the full study https://www.savoo.co.uk/resources/budget-cities-uk
The top 10 most affordable UK cities to visit this summer
| City | No. of free attractions | Cost of a coffee | Avg. cost of a meal | Cost to park your car (daily rate) | No. of accommodations £100 & under | No. of IG hashtags |
| Liverpool | 100 | £2.88 | £15.00 | £9.66 | 97 | 16,463,627 |
| London | 186 | £3.47 | £20.00 | £51.39 | 102 | 158,467,876 |
| Derry | 11 | £2.32 | £10.13 | £0.00 | 5 | 516,981 |
| Wells | 47 | £3.00 | £10.00 | £4.14 | 34 | 351,068 |
| Nottingham | 95 | £3.13 | £12.00 | £12.99 | 35 | 3,791,319 |
| Stirling | 56 | £2.75 | £12.00 | £3.84 | 3 | 580,346 |
| Durham | 80 | £2.75 | £13.50 | £9.42 | 11 | 3,116,201 |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 73 | £2.75 | £13.50 | £13.25 | 8 | 452,827 |
| York | 34 | £2.92 | £14.00 | £22.19 | 55 | 4,978,588 |
| Manchester | 53 | £3.24 | £15.00 | £28.72 | 70 | 18,361,398 |
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool tops the charts for the most affordable city break destination in the UK.
Aside from London, Liverpool has the most museums and art galleries in the UK – with an impressive 100 free attractions. But compared to the capital’s eye-watering £51.39 daily parking charge, Liverpool’s £9.66 average parking cost is a steal.
While you can spend a lot of money in London, our capital city comes in second place for budget city breaks due to the plentiful affordable options also on offer. London offers a jaw-dropping 186 free attractions. The biggest challenge is choosing between the overwhelming number of free things to do!
If you can’t stomach London’s high parking charges, the only city on Savoo’s list which offers completely free parking is Derry. The Northern Irish city comes in third place for the best affordable UK city break.
If discount dining is high on your list of priorities, the Somerset city of Wells, in fourth place, offers meals out for an average of just £10.
Most affordable picturesque towns and villages to visit
| Town/village | No. of free attractions | Cost to park your car (daily rate) | No. of accommodation £100 and under | No. of IG hashtags | |
| 1 | Southwell | 64 | £3.60 | 71 | 69,701 |
| 2 | Richmond (town) | 20 | £3.60 | 3 | 4,607,912 |
| 3 | Knaresborough | 65 | £0.68 | 54 | 182,182 |
| Glastonbury | 46 | £6.02 | 48 | 1,086,142 | |
| 4 | Conwy | 29 | £2.68 | 2 | 250,644 |
| 5 | Henley-on-Thames | 75 | £3.58 | 0 | 197,704 |
| 6 | Bibury | 22 | £0.00 | 51 | 91,007 |
| 7 | Cheltenham | 32 | £11.40 | 10 | 1,298,763 |
| 8 | Brixham | 32 | £7.32 | 67 | 213,110 |
| 9 | Cartmel | 24 | £4.24 | 85 | 36,548 |
| 10 | Alnwick | 24 | £0.0 | 3 | 157,593 |
Southwell tops the list for budget destinations amongst towns and villages. The Nottinghamshire jewel offers a high 64 free attractions, for just a £3.60 daily parking fee. It also offers 71 different accommodation options under £100.
In second place is the proud gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, the town of Richmond. Richmond, which sits 40 miles northwest of York, offers 20 free attractions and the same low daily parking cost of £3.60.
At number seven on the list, Bibury is the first village rather than town which makes the top 10. The Cotswold gem is frequently described as ‘the most beautiful village in England.’ Bibury charges nothing to park and has an impressive 22 free attractions for a small village.
Find the full list of the most affordable UK holiday destinations https://www.savoo.co.uk/resources/budget-cities-uk
With all these fabulous affordable staycation options, all that remains is to search Savoo’s best deals and vouchers for your holiday and get going!
Ed Fleming, Managing Director at Savoo comments on the study:
“As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, getting a good deal is more important than ever in all areas of our lives. But with increasingly tight budgets, being able to holiday at all is in the balance.
“At Savoo, we’re all about helping you save money while also contributing to good causes. So we’ve looked into the best value staycations to help you get away this summer. Hopefully a well-earned getaway that doesn’t break the bank will help lighten the load of stress until times get easier.
“We wish all our customers planning a trip a very happy and budget-friendly holiday. And don’t forget to browse through Savoo’s codes to discover other ways you can save.”