New Report by Travelodge Unveils 2025 Travel Trends and The Great British Staycation Tops the List as the Nations’ Top Holiday Hotspot

Today Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, has released its latest Travel Trends Report which delves into the upcoming travel plans for 2025, as voted for by the nation. 

The release of Travelodge’s 2025 Travel Trend Report, which was commissioned by the hotel chain and surveyed 2,000 British adults, reveals that over three quarters of the nation will be travelling this year with the majority looking to take their main holiday in June which will consist, on average, of ten days. 

Interestingly, a third of those polled are opting to holiday on British shores to help maximise their budget, whilst half of respondents revealed that a ‘staycation’ will be their holiday of choice given how many great places there are in the UK to visit. Over two fifths also admitted that it will be easier to holiday on home shores next year given how much more cost effective this can be and eliminates the stress of travelling overseas. 

The Report revealed that Brits are looking to cast aside the doom and gloom of the past 12 months with over a quarter planning to spend more money on travelling in 2025 in comparison to 2024, spending on average £1,449 on their main holiday of the year. 

Over a quarter admitted that a holiday was one of the few things that they refused to cut back on, with a fifth stating that their 2025 holiday will be the break they desperately need.

As more Brits are looking to explore a UK getaway, the Report delved deeper into the key factors behind the nation’s ‘staycation’ travelling decisions. 

Location was voted as the most important factor with just over two thirds of travellers polled stating that destination was key when planning a getaway and over two fifths of respondents admitted that ease of getting to their destination helped them on deciding where to go in 2025, as was visiting new places.  

Two thirds said value for money was an essential consideration when planning their trips for 2025, with over half stating that they book well in advance to secure the best rates and over a quarter revealed that they will book a reliable budget hotel to ensure they can maximise their 2025 travel funds. 

Interestingly, over half of respondents stated that this year they would be willing to part with more money for sustainable and responsible travel choices and over a third stated that they would also consider using an AI tool to help them get the most out of their travel plans and budget in 2025. 

A good night’s sleep is also a crucial component as over a third of respondents voted that this was non-negotiable when it came to choosing holiday accommodation as was knowing what to expect on arrival at their chosen property. 

And over a third stated that a hotel chain would be their preferred accommodation choice in 2025. 

In addition, Brits, on average, will be taking an additional three leisure trips next year, with over two thirds stating that they will be planning their time away around an event or life occasion such as visiting family and friends, going to a music or sporting event or attending a social event like a wedding, festival or party. 

A Travelodge Spokesperson said: “Travelodge’s 2025 Travel Trends Report reveals that Brits’ travel plans for 2025 are well underway. We are seeing a broad spectrum of curiosity in UK travel with location and value continuing to top the list as the most important factors with sustainable choices and a good night’s sleep also ranking highly. 

“With a network of over 580 hotels spanning the length and breadth of the UK and with value at the heart of everything that we do, Travelodge hotels are a great base for those exploring the UK in 2025. 

“At Travelodge we are progressing at pace with our most significant brand transformation to date as over half of our estate has now been completed to our premium look and design. 

“This multi-million pound investment includes a new style reception area, next-generation rooms with bedside charging ports and blackout curtains as well upgraded Bar Cafes and a number of sustainable building features such as installing low energy lighting throughout our hotels, with motion sensor controls, and the installation of aerated showers and taps in the en-suite bathrooms to conserve water usage. All of these features help to ensure our guests have a comfortable and relaxing stay and prioritises a good night’s sleep thanks to our Travelodge Dreamer™ bed!”

The Report also delved deeper into the upcoming trends of business travellers in 2025 as over a fifth stated that they would be staying away from home with work next year. 

Three fifths admitted that they will be tagging on extra days for leisure purposes as part of their business trips with almost half opting to stay in a hotel whilst working away from home. Furthermore the report revealed that two thirds of respondents felt that travelling for work in 2025 will create higher quality customer relationships and generate more business. 

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Travelodge Press Office 

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Notes to editors 

The research was conducted by One Poll on behalf of Travelodge with a sample group of 2,000 British adults across geographies and demographics, in December 2024. 

About Travelodge 

Founded in 1985, Travelodge is Britain’s very first budget hotel chain and today is one of the largest budget hotel chains in the UK, with a portfolio of over 600 hotels and over 47,000 bedrooms across the UK, Ireland and Spain.  

In Spain, Travelodge has an established profitable presence and as of April 2024, its portfolio doubled to 12 hotels, having recently acquired a further six properties. Travelodge has ambitious growth plans within this market and has identified the top 20 key locations where it would like to open additional hotels in Spain. 

Welcoming over 22 million guests annually across the UK, Ireland and Spain, the majority of Travelodge hotels are located in major cities, towns and holiday hotspots as well as by airports and key business hubs. With 90% of its hotels rated 4* or above on TripAdvisor, Travelodge is proud to offer guests across its diverse customer base a good value experience – whether they are travelling for business or leisure. In 2023, approximately 50% of rooms were sold for less than £60. 

Whether out celebrating a birthday, going to a concert or sporting event, visiting friends and family, taking a business trip, working away from home, or taking a short break, we help people to go and do their thing by Being the Brilliant Base.

Travelodge continues to invest in its ongoing hotel refit programme which is expected to see 50% of the Travelodge room estate upgraded to its new design by the end of 2024. The brand is also continually evolving its quality offering to deliver a better experience for its diverse mix of business and leisure guests such as its new look Bar Cafe design, 85 Bar Café, which has been rolled out to selected UK hotels as part of the refit programme.  

Travelodge is focussing on its environmental and social impact, with sustainability integral to its business strategy. Its Better Future sustainability plan aims to build a more sustainable future for its customers, colleagues and the planet, and it is underpinned by three core pillars: Inclusive – ensuring we are accessible, inclusive and well-priced to our customers and colleagues; Caring – creating a caring and healthy environment for our colleagues and customers and ensuring their wellbeing; and  Conscious – Travelodge is conscious of its impact on the planet, taking into account the waste it produces, the energy and other resources it consumes and the carbon emissions it generates.  

For further information visit travelodge.co.uk or the Travelodge Hotels Limited LinkedIn page.