A third to spend less on holiday, poll shows
Monday, 26 May, 2009
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A third of people (34%) will be spending less on holidays than last year, with 12% spending significantlyless, according to a new poll.
The survey of more than 2,000 people found that British holidaymakers are making efforts to get a cheaper break.
More than half (54%) are cutting back on food and drink costs, while 43% are spending less on gifts and duty free.
A third (33%) will avoid eating out at all by booking a self catering break.
Camping and caravanning is seeing a resurgence, with 30% staying in cheaper accommodation such as a tent or caravan to save money
A third (33%) will even be filling their suitcase with essentials like teabags and breakfast cereal to save cash.
The top five holiday priorities this year include getting a cheaper deal overall and opting for free accommodation through family and friends.
Two thirds of those polled are planning their holiday spending before they go and 14% can’t afford to spend a penny more than they’ve planned.
The biggest holiday bargain hunting region is the Midlands, the research by Tesco Travel Money reveals.
They spend an average of £348 – £56 less per person per week than the UK average, and £147 less than holiday spenders in London.
Eight in ten (80%) Midlanders will plan spending before they go and one in six (16%) will not spend a penny over their holiday budget whilst away.
Londoners, who not only spend more on their holiday, also take more overseas trips than any other region and are less likely to set a holiday budget.
But less than half shop around for the best deal for their foreign currency (48%) and more than a quarter (26%) go for convenience over rate.
A Tesco Travel Money spokesperson said: “It’s great to see that holidaymakers are pulling out the stops to get value for money and making sacrifices to ensure they get their two weeks in the sun.
But they’re still missing a trick with their holiday spending money.”
Holiday spending league table
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Region
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Holiday money spent per person per week
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Average number of overseas holidays being taken in 2009
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People who plan their holiday spending before they go
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London
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£495
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2.29
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75%
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Scotland
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£415
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1.88
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78%
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East
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£408
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1.85
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74%
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South East
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£408
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1.85
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74%
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UK average
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£404
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1.90
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76%
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North East
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£401
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1.80
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76%
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North West
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£401
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1.80
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76%
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Yorks and Humberside
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£401
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1.80
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76%
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Wales
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£377
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1.75
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73%
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South West
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£377
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1.75
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73%
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Midlands
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£348
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1.82
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80%
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by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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