Budgeting can be a challenge, especially on holiday when you’re trying to make the most of your trip. With a fifth of Brits admitting to overspending whilst away and overspending by on average £307, (approx.. USD 391.53) credit card brand Aqua has revealed the top ten UK cities that overspend the most whilst on holiday.
The top 10 UK cities that overspend the most whilst on holiday
| Rank | City | Average amount overspent |
| 1 | Glasgow | £468 |
| 2 | Birmingham | £341 |
| 3 | Bristol | £339 |
| 4 | Brighton | £335 |
| 5 | Liverpool | £332 |
| 6 | Edinburgh | £322 |
| 7 | Plymouth | £312 |
| 8 | London | £306 |
| 9 | Nottingham | £296 |
| 10 | Belfast | £295 |
Here are some key findings from the study:
- Taking the crown for the biggest overspenders, Glaswegians overspend by £468 (approx USD 596.95) on average.
- Over a quarter (29%) of people say they are least confident about sticking to a food and drink budget while on holiday.
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ranks as the best budget holiday destination with accommodation coming in at £483(approx USD 616.09), on average.
