According to a study of 5000 Britons conducted by Travelodge, over a third (35%) will holiday in the UK only this summer.

The survey also revealed the most popular types of summer breaks Brits will be taking this year, with 33% of Britons taking a seaside holiday and 22% of Britons taking a rural holiday. It’s also believed that the weak pound and the warm spring weather have encouraged more people to stay closer to home during their time off.

Shakila Ahmed, Travelodge Spokeswoman said, “Due to hefty financial cutbacks, more Britons are opting for a staycation break this year, which is great news for the British tourism industry. Britons are definitely waiting last minute to book their break this summer as we have seen a rise in summer bookings following the royal wedding weekend. Top locations are Cornwall, Devon, UK capital cities as well as the coastal locations such as Blackpool, Brighton, Scarborough, Eastbourne and Bournemouth.”

A fifth of people opting for a staycation say they are doing so because they enjoyed a holiday in the UK last year while a third said it would cut out the hassle of going to the airport. Cars are the most popular mode of transport with three quarters driving while 13 per cent will take the train and three per cent will fly.

So will you be enjoying the great British outdoors during your summer break this year? Where you be heading to?

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