Britain is best destination for Leeds

Leeds householders are opting for staycations in destinations such as the Lake District.

The Travelodge holiday report, which surveys 3,000 British adults annually, revealed that 57 per cent of households in Leeds are taking their 2018 summer holiday in the UK and will spend on average £823.

The report also states that a quarter of households in Leeds are taking more UK short breaks this year, with 85 per cent of people in Leeds taking three staycation breaks throughout 2018 - with the average trip costing £387.80.

Collectively British holidaymakers will boost the UK economy by £31 billion in 2018.

And Travelodge reveal that 38 per cent of Britons want to holiday in the UK rather than Europe in order to support their economy.

A traditional jaunt to the seaside remains a firm favorite with 55 per cent of people in Leeds flocking to Britain’s beaches this year.

For the fourth consecutive year, Cornwall tops the Staycations charts as Britons top holiday destination. Devon takes second position and Bournemouth third place.

Travelodge spokesman Shakila Ahmed said: “The UK’s rural landscape is a jewel of our national heritage which is why it is the second most popular type of summer holiday for households in Leeds.

“This year a third of people in Leeds are taking a rural break. Top destinations are: The Lake District, Scottish Highlands and Cotswolds.”

UK city breaks are the third most popular type of holidays for Leeds’ Culture Vultures with London, Edinburgh and Bath being holidaymakers’ top destinations in 2018.

The study also revealed the growing popularity of multi-location UK holidays with 40 per cent of British holidaymakers expanding their vacation across two or three locations.

This includes a beach, rural and city destination as part of their week’s break. A fifth of pampered pets will be accompanying their owners on their summer Staycation this year.

Shakila added: “Our annual holiday index confirms that we have become a Staycation Nation.

“More Britons than ever are exploring what makes Great Britain so great which is great news for our economy.

“Also 2018 is a great year for UK tourism; we have a royal hat trick with a new baby, wedding and the Queen’s 65th Coronation.”

The report has also highlighted that the UK’s top Staycationers are from Newcastle with 82 per cent of Geordies revealing that they will be taking a staycation break this summer with the average spend at £762.44.