Hornsea and Bridlington offer the cheapest car parking on the Yorkshire Coast according to a new study.
The East Yorkshire seaside town of Hornsea is the UK's second cheapest seaside resort for car parking according to a new study. The data shows that visitors can park up for eight hours in Hornsea for just £1.98.
Bridlington clinches the fifth spot as one of the most affordable seasides for parking, with an average cost of £4.60 for an eight-hour stay
The study ranks Whitby as the most expensive place to park on the Yorkshire Coast with a cost of £8.30 for eight hours.
The new study, conducted by car check experts Motorscan, ranks Brighton as the most expensive seaside to park your car this Easter holiday.
Collating data via Parkopedia, the study evaluates the average parking costs across 30 prominent UK seasides. The analysis focuses on parking spots available on an 8-hour basis within a 30-minute or less walking distance from the centre.
| Resort: | Average Cost: |
|---|---|
| Brighton | £24.21 |
| Newquay | £12.32 |
| Falmouth | £12.12 |
| Southend-on-Sea | £11.50 |
| Bournemouth | £10.42 |
| St Ives | £10.33 |
| Ilfracombe | £10.00 |
| Eastbourne | £9.06 |
| Portsmouth | £8.63 |
| Whitby | £8.30 |
| Torquay | £7.95 |
| Padstow | £7.83 |
| Margate | £7.60 |
| Blackpool | £7.59 |
| Weston Super-Mare | £7.11 |
| Scarborough | £7.08 |
| Deal | £7.05 |
| Perranporth | £6.83 |
| Llandudno | £6.35 |
| Staithes | £6.10 |
| Filey | £6.00 |
| Colwyn Bay | £5.84 |
| Tenby | £5.75 |
| Dover | £5.55 |
| Burnham-on-Sea | £5.33 |
| Bridlington | £4.60 |
| Morecambe | £4.33 |
| Portrush | £3.47 |
| Hornsea | £1.98 |
| St Andrews | £1.90 |
Ranking as second most expensive is popular Cornish town, Newquay, where the average parking fee stands at £12.32 for eight hours. While still a significant expense, this rate is half that of Brighton's.
Claiming the third spot is another beloved Cornish spot, Falmouth, with a marginal difference of just £0.20, totalling £12.12 for parking over the same period.
Southend-on-Sea claims the fourth spot with an average cost of £11.50, while Bournemouth, a popular Dorset seaside destination, follows closely behind in fifth place with an average of £10.42 for eight hours.
Seaside parking costs appear to decrease as visitors venture further north. For instance, St Andrews, Fife, claims the title of cheapest seaside to park, with an average cost of just £1.90 for eight hours—12 times less than Brighton.
Speaking on the findings, Head of Vehicle Intelligence at Motorscan, Oliver Thompson said
"As evidenced by our latest study, parking costs can significantly impact holiday experiences, especially during peak periods like Easter half term. Brighton's staggering average parking fee of £24.21 tops the charts, highlighting the financial strain families may face when planning beach outings”.
“On the contrary, StAndrews emerges as a beacon of affordability, offering seaside parking at just £1.90 on average. These findings underscore the importance of informed decision-making and strategic planning to maximise enjoyment while minimising expenses during holiday travels. Just make sure that you’re prioritising safety and security when deciding where to park your car too."
The data represents an assessment of parking expenses in thirty prominent UK seasidses. Considering costs over an 8-hour duration and specifically focusing on parking facilities located within a convenient 30-minute or less walking distance from the centre of each area. Data is gathered from Parkopedia.
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