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Top 5 most expensive destinations in the UK

Think London is the most expensive city in the UK this summer? Guess again. Because according to a new survey that looked at the price of hotel rooms across the UK, it is Edinburgh that takes that title.

Jul 25, 2013 | By AFPRelaxnews

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Think London is the most expensive city in the UK this summer? Guess again. Because according to a new survey that looked at the price of hotel rooms across the UK, it is Edinburgh that takes that title.

Though Edinburgh is known as a student-oriented city also popular among backpackers, this summer travelers to the Scottish capital will have to dig deep for their accommodation, as the average hotel room will set them back £97 ($150), reveals the CheapRooms.co.uk report.

Edinburgh and Bath both beat out London as being the priciest cities to stay in. The English capital ranked third, averaging £92 ($141) for a hotel room.

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Travelers looking for budget-friendly destinations this summer may want to consider cities like Ayr, Cardiff and Blackpool, which emerged as the most affordable cities in the UK and Wales.

Here are the top 5 most expensive destinations in the UK:

1. Edinburgh £97
2. Bath £93
3. London £92
4. St. Ives £89
5. Oxford £88

Here are the top 5 most affordable destinations in the UK this summer:

1. Blackpool £33
2. Cardiff £42
3. Ayr £45
4. Sheffield £46
5. Liverpool £46

Prices reflect the average daily rate for the cheapest available double room with a minimum three-star rating between July 24 and September 1.


 
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