Airbnb reveals the top trending destinations for Brits this Easter

Key Takeaways

  • Airbnb has revealed the most popular domestic and international destinations for guest from the UK to visit this Easter
  • Scarborough, Belfast and the Peak Forest top the list for staycations, with Dubai, Nice and Copenhagen proving popular for abroad travel
  • Beach breaks and relaxing by the poolside are top favourites for Brits this Easter

Key Takeaways

  • Airbnb has revealed the most popular domestic and international destinations for guest from the UK to visit this Easter
  • Scarborough, Belfast and the Peak Forest top the list for staycations, with Dubai, Nice and Copenhagen proving popular for abroad travel
  • Beach breaks and relaxing by the poolside are top favourites for Brits this Easter

With spring fast approaching, Brits are already planning their Easter getaways for the long Easter weekend and today, Airbnb reveals the most popular domestic and international destinations to visit over the spring period. 

When it comes to staycations, exploring the seaside and nature is top of Brits’ priorities. The most popular domestic destinations for Brits to visit in Easter include (1):

  • Scarborough, England 
  • Belfast, Northern Ireland 
  • Peak Forest, England 
  • Weymouth, England  
  • Tenby, Wales 
  • Windermere, England 
  • Ambleside, England 
  • Blackpool, England 
  • Aviemore, Scotland 
  • Keswick, England 

When it comes to international travel, Brits want to explore the rich cultures of iconic European cities. The most popular international destinations for Brits to visit in Easter include (2):

  • Dubai, UAE
  • Nice, France
  • Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Alicante, Spain
  • Athens, Greece 
  • Berlin, Germany 
  • Valencia, Spain
  • Dubrovnik, Croatia 
  • Prague, Czechia 
  • Krakow, Poland 

This comes as the top Categories (3) for Brits to visit on their Easter break are:

  • Beach 
  • Amazing Pools
  • Iconic cities 
  • National Parks 
  • Countryside

And with the cost of living continuing to rise, Airbnb has also revealed a list of the Most Wishlisted Homes to book this Easter for under £100 in the UK (4):

“Easter is a perfect time to go away with your loved ones, but we know that choosing where to go, whether abroad or in the UK, can be a hard decision, especially in the current cost of living crisis. That’s why we’re excited to share some of the most popular destinations Brits love to travel to in Easter, to help provide inspiration, as well as a wishlist of Airbnbs in the UK with brilliant value for money.”

Amanda Cupples, General Manager for Northern Europe at Airbnb

For those interested in sharing their home with guests this spring, Airbnb has made it easier than ever to get started. As part of the 2022 Winter Release, Airbnb introduced Airbnb Setup – an all-new, super easy way to list your home, including free one-to-one guidance from a Superhost and for your first booking, you can choose to welcome an experienced guest who has at least three stays and a good track record on Airbnb. We’ve also expanded AirCover, now featuring even more top-to-bottom protection, with guest identity verification, reservation screening, and $3M damage protection, including coverage for cars, boats, art and valuables.

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(1) Comparing domestic searches made in 2022 for checkin between April 7 to April 11 (Easter weekend) to searches made in 2021 for checkin between April 22 to April 26, 2022 (Easter weekend). Min 1,000 searches.

(2)Comparing international searches made in 2022 for checkin between April 7 to April 11 (Easter weekend) to searches made in 2021 for checkin between April 22 to April 26, 2022 (Easter weekend). Min 1,000 searches.

(3)  In May 2022, Airbnb introduced a new way to search designed around Airbnb Categories, making it easy to discover millions of unique homes guests never knew existed. Most booked Categories for travel for guests in the UK during March 1 through April 30, 2023

(4) Most wishlisted stays in the UK, with a daily rate under £100, wishlisted by British Airbnb users. Listings included in the wishlists have at least one weekend night at this daily price in the future. Price does not include cleaning fees, taxes or Airbnb fees.