Think London is the most expensive city in the UK this summer? Guess again. Because according to a new survey that looked at the price of hotel rooms across the UK, it is Edinburgh that takes that title.
Though Edinburgh is known as a student-oriented city also popular among backpackers, this summer travelers to the Scottish capital will have to dig deep for their accommodation, as the average hotel room will set them back £97 ($150), reveals the CheapRooms.co.uk report.
Edinburgh and Bath both beat out London as being the priciest cities to stay in. The English capital ranked third, averaging £92 ($141) for a hotel room.
Travelers looking for budget-friendly destinations this summer may want to consider cities like Ayr, Cardiff and Blackpool, which emerged as the most affordable cities in the UK and Wales.
Here are the top 5 most expensive destinations in the UK:
1. Edinburgh £97
2. Bath £93
3. London £92
4. St. Ives £89
5. Oxford £88
Here are the top 5 most affordable destinations in the UK this summer:
1. Blackpool £33
2. Cardiff £42
3. Ayr £45
4. Sheffield £46
5. Liverpool £46
Prices reflect the average daily rate for the cheapest available double room with a minimum three-star rating between July 24 and September 1.
