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Half of holidaymakers have changed their travel plans due to rising costs
A OnePoll survey found 54% have booked UK getaways this summer as cost and convenience push travellers toward road trips and staycations.
- A OnePoll survey of 2,000 adults found 54 per cent have committed to staycations this year, with 67 per cent of travelers aiming to avoid airport strain and worldwide instability.
- Cost, convenience, and flexibility are driving the 'stay-tripper' trend, with 37 per cent of holidaymakers choosing domestic road trips over overseas travel based on price.
- More travelers are heading to the South West of England than Spain, while road trippers rank the Scottish Highlands , Lake District , and Cornwall as top stops.
- Traffic, meanwhile, was the most cited concern for 54 per cent of drivers, while 46 per cent prioritized vehicle reliability when selecting a car for road trips.
- Ryan Johnson, senior vice president at Enterprise Mobility, said "Cost, convenience and a desire for more flexibility are all shaping those decisions in meaningful ways," as domestic travel remains at the forefront.
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