Sheffield tops list for best value city break
SHEFFIELD offers the best value city break in the UK, according to a new survey.
An annual cost comparison study released by TripAdvisor ahead of the August bank holiday shows that an evening out and overnight stay in a four star hotel in Sheffield will set you back £153.94, far less than a break in the UK’s most expensive city, Edinburgh, which costs £331.28.
The results were taken from this year’s TripIndex UK Cities, which compares the cost of an evening out in each of the UK’s 20 most popular cities, taking into account typical costs for two people to enjoy a pre-meal cocktail at a four star hotel, a meal out, taxis, and an overnight stay for two in a four star hotel during the month of August.
This year’s results reveal a clear north/south divide when it comes to cost – Leeds, Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester all feature in the top ten best value cities.
By contrast, six of the ten most expensive cities are situated in the South – Cambridge, London, Oxford, Bath, Brighton and Southampton.
York was ranked sixth in the list of most expensive cities, moving up from 11th place the year before.
For your evening’s transport, Sheffield offers the best value with the average two-mile return journey costing just £7.64 – less than half the price of the same journey in London, which averages at £18.06.
The UK’s capital is also an expensive option for drinks as cocktails for two in a four star hotel will set you back £22.60. Sheffield by comparison, shines again as the best value option, with a tipple for two costing just £13.22.
The title of best value city last year went to Nottingham, which this year falls a sharp seven places to eighth position, while the top three most expensive cities, Edinburgh, Cambridge and London have remained as such for two consecutive years.
“For travellers planning a UK break over the upcoming bank holiday weekend, heading north will generally offer the best value for an evening out and overnight stay, although this is not always the case so be sure to plan ahead to get the best deals,” commented TripAdvisor spokesperson, James Kay.
