Over a quarter of all Brits will take to their cars to go on holiday this summer

0a11a_940
0a11a_940
Avatar of Linda Hohnholz
Written by Linda Hohnholz

LONDON, England – Summer holidays are fast approaching for the British population during the busiest and most popular holiday period.

LONDON, England – Summer holidays are fast approaching for the British population during the busiest and most popular holiday period. According to online research, over a quarter (28%) of Britons will be driving to their holiday destinations by car this summer. And it is the older generations who are driving this trend, with over a third (36%) of those aged 55 and over driving to their holiday destination.

Home is where the holiday heart is โ€“ UK is the top holiday destination for staycations

The survey revealed that over three-fifths (62%) of holiday drivers are choosing to drive to their holiday within the UK. Cornwall is a popular UK holiday hotspot with over a tenth (11%) of British holiday drivers choosing the picturesque beach resort. For those in the North, the Lake District is another popular holiday destination this summer, with around one in six (16%) choosing to drive to or in the infamous lakes region.

When Brits are taking to the roads abroad, France is a popular country to holiday in with one in ten of British holiday drivers choosing to holiday there; the next most popular destination is Spain (8%), followed by Italy (3%).

What is driving holidaymakers to get behind the wheel?

Over a fifth of those surveyed cited that driving to their holiday is cheaper (21%). Over One in ten take to the roads because they feel that itโ€™s easier for travelling with children and also because they have too much luggage (13%), and seem to want to pack everything but the kitchen sink. Pets also play a key role in choosing to holiday by car, with around a tenth of all holiday makers (8%) wanting their dog to come along and enjoy the break too. This was most common for those in the 45 โ€“ 55+ age range, and those from the North, Midlands and Wales.

About the author

Avatar of Linda Hohnholz

Linda Hohnholz

Editor in chief for eTurboNews based in the eTN HQ.

Share to...