Savvy Brits could slash their seaside parking bill this bank holiday weekend by as much as 83 per cent by parking on rented driveways, according to YourParkingSpace.co.uk.
The advice from the online parking portal follows research which reveals that traditional parking in some seaside resorts has risen to eye-watering levels amid the cost of living crisis.
For instance, in Weymouth, day-trippers can expect to shell out up to £15 for all day parking at a traditional car park. Conversely, via YourParkingSpace.co.uk, motorists can expect to pay as little as £2.50 – representing an 83 per cent saving of £12.50.
Meanwhile, just along the coast in bustling Brighton, motorists often fork out a whopping £33 for all day-parking close by to the famous pier, compared to as little as £7.75 through YourParkingSpace.co.uk.
Heading up the East Coast, and the scenario is much the same. Holidaymakers enjoying the popular town of Great Yarmouth could pay as little as £2.50 for all day parking with YourParkingSpace.co.uk – less than the cost of an ice cream! Conversely, motorists could be set back £9 for parking at a traditional car park.
Further north, in Blackpool, visitors to The Golden Mile could pay as much as £11 via a traditional car park, in comparison to £4.50 when parking with YourParkingSpace.co.uk.
Harrison Woods, CEO at YourParkingSpace.co.uk, commented: “As Brits bask in record temperatures this summer, many have, and will, be tempted to pack their deck chair and beach ball and head to Britain’s popular seaside resorts.
“However, our research reveals that without proper forethought, day-trippers could soon be found deflated when they find out how much they will be charged for their parking bill. Nonetheless, by shopping around, motorists could find that substantial savings can be made by parking on rented driveways – which should go some way towards reducing outgoings on their day out, or even leave them with spare change for an extra portion of fish and chips, or two!”
Those looking to take advantage of cheaper parking and save on their bank holiday can pre-book their parking space by visiting www.yourparkingspace.co.uk.
| Seaside Resort * | Highest parking cost on the day *** | Lowest parking cost via YourParkingSpace.co.uk ** | Total saving | Percentage saving |
| Weymouth | £15 | £2.50 | £12.50 | 83% |
| Brighton | £33 | £7.75 | £25.25 | 77% |
| Eastbourne | £9.60 | £2.50 | £7.10 | 74% |
| Great Yarmouth | £9 | £2.50 | £6.50 | 72% |
| Clacton-on-Sea | £12 | £4 | £8 | 67% |
| Southend-on-Sea | £12 | £4 | £8 | 67% |
| Margate | £10 | £3.50 | £6.50 | 65% |
| Blackpool | £11 | £4.50 | £6.50 | 59% |
| Newquay | £12 | £5.63 | £6.37 | 53% |
| Bournemouth | £10 | £4.50 | £5.50 | 55% |
*All within 1 mile of city/ town centre.
** Additional service charge of £0.49 may apply.
*** Price based on bookings for eight hours of parking on Saturday 25 August, 2022
*Article Source http://www.yourparkingspace.co.uk
