In a poll of 2,000 holiday makers Blackpool ranked as the best value staycation spot
Blackpool has been named the best place to stay beating out other major seaside towns such as Brighton, Skegness and Scarborough, it took the top spot for best cost-effective destinations for categories such as accommodation, transport, activities and eating out.
When it comes to breaks in the city places such as Cardiff, Liverpool and Newcastle took the win for the best value options for visitors, each of them scoring highly when it came to visits.
Rounding off the top 10, three more for the north of England, we have Morecambe, Whitby and York. with the research also revealing that 27% of holiday makers are more likely to book a staycation due to the cost of living crisis.
The research was commissioned by Sykes Holiday Cottages, Graham Donoghue, chief executive said: "Blackpool is an iconic British holiday destination. Not only does it encapsulate the best of a quintessential seaside staycation, but it also offers great value for money.
“With the rising cost of living continuing to put a squeeze on budgets, many holidaymakers will be looking to see where they can get the best value for money on holidays this year.
"Making travel plans closer to home could be an ideal solution, as it is easier to stick to a holiday budget while still spending quality time with loved ones.”
This is good news for Blackpool with its continued investment towards bringing more tourists into the town following the £300m pound investment scheme.
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