by Gabriela Yorgova and Tonje Brennsaeter
Travelling abroad and holidays in the countryside are tempting many Brits, who are trying to cut down on unnecessary expenses amid the cost of living crisis.
A poll conducted by the Mirror revealed that Brits have less money to spend on holidays in 2023. About £300 are the cuts that households have made when it comes to their travel plans.
Mimi Faith, 17, a worker at a cafe in Trafalgar Square, said she is planning to stay in London during the summer. The Islington local said: “I would’ve gone out of London if things were not as expensive as they are because obviously prices have gone up for plane tickets and more.”
“I definitely think a lot more about what I spend, and if I need it, and if I don’t.”
Travel abroad costs 30 percent more
According to Kayak, a travel search engine, a summer escape in a European country could cost at least 30% more than in 2022.
While some people are planning to stay in the city, others are more likely to make a last-minute plan.
Patricia Dolan, 74, a local, said that she travels to see her family. “My daughter is sorting all that [travelling preparations], she does it early. She can only go [on a holiday] in term time because she is a teacher.”
The pensioner added that she prefers to do free activities because the cost of living crisis has affected her spending habits. Others, such as Faith, said she would not mind paying for entertainment.
Long-haul takes a back seat
Sadiq Chaudhury, 60+, an agent at Jumbo Travel U.K. LTD, said that people tend to travel long distances mainly to go home. He added that the increasing price of flight tickets and accommodation has changed people’s travelling habits.
According to the Office for National Statistics, in December flight fares have gone up by more than 40%.
You can check out these tips on Which? on how to keep your travel costs low.
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