# NEW DATA REVEALS: Staycation travel habits this Autumn/Winter Author: Pal Sinha, Barnali Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali Published: 2018-10-01 Category: LIFESTYLE Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/lifestyle Meta Title: Staycation Trends: Top UK Destinations for Autumn/Winter Meta Description: Discover the top staycation destinations in the UK this year according to Snaptrip's latest data. Find out where Brits are holidaying and why this trend URL: https://financedigest.com/new-data-reveals-staycation-travel-habits-this-autumn-winterhtml ![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/img5522-1852-1736840249542-compressed.jpg) This summer has seen more Brits holidaying in the UK than ever and, as we move into the winter months towards Christmas, it is unlikely that this trend will die down.1 The ‘Brexit Effect’ and Britain’s heatwave this summer has meant more than half of British holiday-makers have been staying put when it comes to booking a trip away2. Popular coastal resorts like Newquay in Cornwall have seen record highs with an estimated 2.2 [million visitors over the course of the year](https://www.financedigest.com/first-year-of-n-ireland-protocol-required-1-million-customs-declarations.html "First year of N.Ireland protocol required 1 million customs declarations") so far3. So what exactly are people looking for when they are booking a staycation? New search data from [Snaptrip](http://www.snaptrip.com/) has revealed the key spots Brits have been looking at for their UK holidays so far this year. Here’s an overview of the [top travel habits to be aware of ahead](https://www.financedigest.com/the-year-ahead-top-payments-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2022.html "The year ahead: Top payments trends to watch out for in 2022") of Autumn/Winter: 1. **Cumbria comes out on top** Cumbria is the most searched for destination in the UK this year, with 29,155 searches from holiday-goers eagerly [planning their next](https://www.financedigest.com/austria-plans-to-bring-budget-deficit-within-3-of-gdp-next-year.html "Austria plans to bring budget deficit within 3% of GDP next year") trip. Cumbria welcomes a staggering 19.7 million tourists each year and you can hardly blame them. Home to England’s [largest national park](https://www.financedigest.com/portugal-set-to-start-up-europes-largest-floating-solar-park.html "Portugal set to start up Europe’s largest floating solar park"), The Lake District, there is ample to see including country walks, Hadrian’s Wall and scenic railroads.4 ![Cumbria](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/cumbria-1736840249411-compressed.jpg) Cumbria 2. **Hyperlocal staycations** Surprisingly, the data has [highlighted a trend](https://www.financedigest.com/meat-alternatives-market-expectations-growth-trends-highlighted-until-2031.html "Meat Alternatives Market Expectations & Growth Trends Highlighted Until 2031") for Brits who are barely venturing out of their county for a vacation this year. The [data shows people in Leeds are remaining](https://www.financedigest.com/european-bourses-steady-as-focus-remains-on-key-economic-data.html "European bourses steady as focus remains on key economic data") local, looking for breaks in North Yorkshire (2,627) and likewise, people living in Norfolk have been searching for rentals in their home county 1,375 times. This tactic inevitably [saves money on travel costs](https://www.financedigest.com/how-to-save-money-as-a-student-during-the-cost-of-living-crisis.html "How to Save Money as a Student During the Cost of Living Crisis") which means it can be poured into activities and treats for all the family to enjoy.  This may also be a great alternative for parents [travelling with young children to avoid tantrums on long car journeys or flights](https://www.financedigest.com/chinas-international-flight-suspensions-leave-travellers-stranded-hurt-businesses.html "China’s international flight suspensions leave travellers stranded, hurt businesses"). ![North Yorkshire Moors](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/north-yorkshire-moors-1736840249455-compressed.jpg) North Yorkshire Moors **Northerners want a staycation more than Southerners** The data shows that people in the North of England are more likely to partake in a staycation than people in the South. Northerners made 42% more searches compared to people from the South which suggests Southerners are still venturing abroad. Not only are Northerners saving themselves money by choosing to stay in the UK, they are reducing travel [time and helping the local economy to soar post-Brexit](https://www.financedigest.com/uk-and-eu-reach-post-brexit-customs-deal-for-n-ireland-the-times.html "UK and EU reach post-Brexit customs deal for N.Ireland-The Times"). ![Ulswater, Lake District](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/ulswater-lake-district-1736840249462-compressed.jpg) Ulswater, Lake District 4. **Scotland and Wales are popular for Northerners** It seems that Scotland and Wales are popular destinations for those up North, with 8,424 searches for breaks in Perth and Kinross, The Highlands and the Scottish Boarders over the last eight months. It’s no surprise Northerners are wanting to stay up North, with an abundance of beautiful scenery and English heritage on the doorstep such as Snowdonia, Loch Ness and Edinburgh Castle. ![Scottish Highlands](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/scottish-highlands-1736840249433-compressed.jpg) Scottish Highlands 5. **People in the South want to stay in the South** Looking at search data for 2018, it is clear that Southerners rarely look for staycations in the North of England, they are more likely to opt for coastal areas closer to home such as Cornwall and Devon, which are famous for their sandy beaches and bustling nightlife.3. On the other hand, Northerners are not afraid to vacation down South as search data proves they are interested in a variety of destinations across the country such as Cheshire, Dumfries, Gwynedd and Devon. ![coastal areas](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/coastal-areas-1736840249468-compressed.jpg) coastal areas **1** **Source:** [https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/939128/brexit-news-uk-staycation-soar-best-2018-holidays](https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/939128/brexit-news-uk-staycation-soar-best-2018-holidays) **2** **Source:** [https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/brits-ditch-holidays-fun-british-12979756](https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/brits-ditch-holidays-fun-british-12979756) **3** **Source:** **https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/newquay-transforms-bustling-city-summer-1808957** **4** **Source:** [http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/learning/factsandfigures](http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/learning/factsandfigures) --- This blog is powered by Superblog. 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