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Brits average £400 spending money
21 August 2006

The average British holidaymaker takes over £400 on holiday, according to new research.

A poll found 57% of Brits will take over £400 spending money on holiday above any cash spent on flights and hotels.

A fifth of travellers took over £1,000, while only 3% of men and 2% of women managed a holiday with less than £100, reports TravelMole.

Huibert Evekink, marketing director for hotel group Ramada owner, which carried out the research, said: 'Our research confirms that holidaymakers are faced with rising costs on all fronts.'

The holiday spending, however, with 45% spending £40 getting to the airport and 60% spend up to £50 on clothes.


© Adfero Ltd


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