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Brits average £50 per day holiday spending money

09 Jun 2009
British families are set to fork out about £2,800 in spending money for an average fortnight’s holiday, according to Holiday Extras.
 
It surveyed 1,000 people across the UK and found that 37% believe they will spend up to £50 per person per day on holiday, equating to up to £2,800 for a family of four on a two-week break. 

But Mike Whiting, managing editor of Holiday Extras, urged holidaymakers to stick to a budget.

‘Many people will have already put spending money aside for their summer getaway. For those that haven’t, however, there is a good case for re-examining their spending plans and making sure they’ve taken everything into account,’ he said.

‘Sticking to a budget and searching out good deals means that Brits are still able to enjoy a great holiday this summer.’

The research also showed that 34% of people are planning to spend up to £20 each per day, equivalent to a more manageable £1,120 budget.

In addition, 6% are spending up to £100 per day, with 2% stating they spend more than £100 per day, equal to £5,600 over two weeks for a family of four.

Just 7% are being frugal, spending £10 or less per day on holiday, around £560 for a fortnight.

 

See also:
Bank of mum and dad forks out for more holidays (04/06/2009)
Credit-crunched families cut travel spend (07/05/2009)
Holiday Extras in easyJet tie-up (02/10/2008)