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Average Cost of a Holiday Abroad 2024
Whether we’re tired of braving the summer weather in Wales or just like to collect stamps in our passports, Brits like to travel abroad. When planning your next holiday, it can help to know the average cost of a holiday abroad. How much does the average person spend on flights, hotels, food & drinks and other entertainment? We delve into the details to help you budget for your next holiday.
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Average Cost of a Holiday per Person
According to NimbleFins analysis of data from the Office for National Statistics, the average per-person cost of a 9-night holiday abroad is now £1,094. Holidaymakers spend the most on food, drink and entertainment, which accounts for £637 of the total cost. On average, holidaymakers spent another £317 on accommodation and £457 on flights.
We arrived at these figures after analysing data from two Office of National Statistics publications: Travel Trends 2020 and Family Spending 2020, then adjusting the cost figures for inflation from Q1 2020 through Q3 2023. The cost of flights and food, drink and entertainment, in particular, rose from 2020.
| Cost of 9-Night Holiday Abroad in 2023 per Person | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spend Category | Per Night | Total per Person |
| Hotel | £35 | £317 |
| Flights | n/a | £457 |
| Food, Drink & Entertainment | £71 | £637 |
| Total - 1 Person, 9 Nights | £1,094 | |
Average Cost of a Holiday for a Family of Four
In 2023, the average family of four spent around £4,678 for a 9-night holiday abroad. Broken down by category, the family spent £1,828 on flights, £1,267 on hotels and £2,550 on other expenses like food and entertainment. Since the average visit abroad lasts around 9 nights, the all-in average holiday cost amounted to £424 per day excluding flights, for a total of £4,678 across the whole family including flights.
| Cost of 9-Night Holiday Abroad in 2023 for a Family of Four | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spend Category | Per Night | Total per Family |
| Hotel | £141 | £1,267 |
| Flights | n/a | £1,828 |
| Food, Drink & Entertainment | £283 | £2,550 |
| Total - 4 People, 9 Nights | £4,378 | |
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Protecting Your Holiday
Top tip for travellers: Buy travel insurance as soon as you book your trip. If you wait, you could miss out on cancellation cover which is one of the biggest reasons people claim on their policies. Some travel insurance companies have policies starting from under £10, and the average cost of travel insurance starts from £5 to £20 for a single trip depending on your destination. Travel insurance can save you hundreds, thousands or even more should you need to claim.
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