The cheapest UK cities for a 5-star stay
You've heard of the Consumer Price Index, but how about the Hotel Price Index?
This yearly report, put together by Hotels.com, analyses domestic and global hotel pricing trends, giving you an overview of where you can find the best value stays.
Two key takeaways from the report are worth noting for anyone planning on joining the growing staycation trend: it's often cheaper to stay at a five-star hotel at home than abroad - but four-star hotels offer the best value for money.
Here's a deeper look at the findings...
Cheapest UK places for a 5-star stay
Anyone looking for luxe options might find a 5-star stay in the UK is their cheapest option.
Hotel rates are an average of 拢177 a night, 拢45 or 21% less than the average 拢222 for a night abroad.
You can stay in a 5-star hotel for less than 拢200 a night in these UK destinations:
Cheapest UK places for a 4-star stay
Based on the analysis, 4-star hotels offer the best value for money for anyone wanting to upgrade where they're staying.
They cost 41% more than 3-star properties on average, while 5-star hotels cost 63% than 4-star hotels on average.
The booking website found the best value for domestic 4-star stays were in Aberdeen, Derby and Milton Keynes - all of which have rates under the 4-star average of 拢110 a night.
Going international
For Britons wanting to go abroad, note that international rates have risen by 5% in the past year to an average of 拢140 a night - compared to 拢97 a night for the average UK hotel.
Nightly prices increased in Tokyo (up 15%), Seville (13%) and Madrid (13%).
But prices were found to have fallen by up to 7% in three popular places - Dublin, Orlando and Las Vegas.
And the following cities, which have all risen in popularity in the past year, have 5-star hotels for under 拢200 a night on average:
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 拢108
- Prague, Czech Republic: 拢136
"For price-conscious travellers in today's economy, the Hotel Price Index offers a rare, data-driven lens into where your money goes furthest. It鈥檚 like a travel cheat sheet - revealing where to splurge, where to save, and where luxury quietly costs less," said Melanie Fish, vice-president of global PR and Hotels.com's travel expert.
"Cities like Bangkok, Budapest and Bristol stand out for offering top-rated stays across all star levels, proving that great travel doesn't have to come with a high price tag."