The average spend per outbound trip from the United Kingdom has increased over the period between 2011 and 2019. An average of 670 British pounds was spent per visit abroad in 2019. The amount travelers spent naturally depends on the purpose of trip, for example those on business trips tend to spend a lot more than those traveling to visit friends or relatives.
Average spend per visit abroad from the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2019
(in GBP)
Estimates based on the International Passenger Survey (IPS). Interviews are conducted with passengers arriving and departing from the country and include visits for all purposes, including for vacation, business, study, visiting friends and family, and other leisure purposes.
The data for 2019 was produced using a new improved estimation method. Figures from 2009 to 2018 shown here have been revised according to the new method. The impact of the improved methodology can be viewed here.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (May 22, 2020). Average spend per visit abroad from the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2019 (in GBP) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 10, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/580024/average-spend-per-outbound-trip-by-united-kingdom-uk-residents/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Average spend per visit abroad from the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2019 (in GBP)." Chart. May 22, 2020. Statista. Accessed March 10, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/580024/average-spend-per-outbound-trip-by-united-kingdom-uk-residents/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2020). Average spend per visit abroad from the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2019 (in GBP). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 10, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/580024/average-spend-per-outbound-trip-by-united-kingdom-uk-residents/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Average Spend per Visit Abroad from The United Kingdom (Uk) from 2011 to 2019 (in Gbp)." Statista, Statista Inc., 22 May 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/580024/average-spend-per-outbound-trip-by-united-kingdom-uk-residents/
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Average spend per visit abroad from the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2019 (in GBP) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), May 22, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/580024/average-spend-per-outbound-trip-by-united-kingdom-uk-residents/