A new study by online travel firm On the Beach has revealed that all-inclusive foreign holidays can be significantly cheaper than staycations in the UK. The analysis found that a family of four can save an average of £887.51, and up to £2,001.56, by opting for an overseas break instead of a domestic one.
The research compared popular UK destinations with European alternatives. For instance, a seven-day family break in Devon was priced at £2,949, while a week-long all-inclusive holiday to Greece cost just £1,918—a saving of £1,031. The survey also indicated that 29% of respondents believed they could not afford a holiday abroad this year.
Zoe Harris, chief customer officer at On the Beach, commented: “Spending £3k on a week-long UK break is absolute madness when you can go all-inclusive to Cyprus for half that price. The rising cost of fuel, food and other consumer goods has made Britain an expensive destination for its citizens to take a break in.”
Harris added that staycations are often wrongly perceived as the cheaper option, but the analysis shows that a foreign holiday can offer better value, including new cultures, different food, and a higher chance of decent weather. The company has launched a ‘Staycation Inflation’ calculator to help consumers compare costs.
