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How to Travel Britain Cheap After Brexit

By Christy Woodrow, Last Modified: September 13, 2018

How to Travel Britain Cheap After Brexit

As the whole world is now well aware, Britain has voted to secede from the European Union and Europe has gone into a frenzy. Great Britain’s economy is tanking by the second, Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned, and the value of the British pound has dropped $0.12 USD in value overnight – that’s lower than it’s been in over three decades.

This, of course, is terrible news for the Brits but wonderful news for tourists. Here’s how to take full advantage of Brexit and finally plan your dream vacay to the UK.

 

How to Travel Britain Cheap After Brexit

 

Choose Your Locale

Contrary to popular belief, Great Britain consists not only of England, but Scotland and Wales as well. Between these destinations there’s a wide variety of places to go and things to see, so choose your country based on the type of trip you want to have. Are you craving the hustle and bustle of London, or a quieter stay along the picturesque Pembrokeshire Coast in Wales? Does island hopping in the Scottish islands sound like a fun getaway? Do a little research, and go from there.

 

Read more:

5 Things You Might Not Know About Scotland

Why Wales is a Perfect Destination for Solo Travelers

 

How to Travel Britain Cheap After Brexit

 

Book Airfare Now

We’ve been enjoying low-cost airfare for a while now, but that may change just like the UK’s economy has. It seems the British are putting a halt to traveling to the U.S, so airlines (particularly British Airways) are scrambling to fill seats; by booking now, you may avoid steep price increases later on.

How to Travel Britain Cheap After Brexit

 

Exchange Your Currency

The value of the British pound sterling has plummeted, and it’s currently the lowest it’s been since 1985. Once you’ve planned your vacation, trade in those dollars for pounds before terms are settled between Britain and the EU and the Pound’s value stabilizes.

 

Read More:  12 Places to Travel While the U.S. Dollar is Strong

 

Travel Now, Avoid Complications Later

It’s said that it could take several months for Britain to officially secede the EU, but when it does, traveling between countries may become more difficult. The “Open Skies” policy between the EU and United States has allowed airlines to fly and land anywhere with American and European Union territories – Brexit has caused no immediate change in this arrangement, but could possibly do so in the near future.

How to Travel Britain Cheap After Brexit

 

Take Advantage of Low Roaming Charges

Roaming charges for tourists in the EU have been on the decline and are even predicted to be abolished next year, but with its newly struggling economy Britain is unlikely to implement such a luxury. By traveling now, you’ll be dodging these fees.

How to Travel Great Britain Cheap After Brexit

 

Be Safe

Just a few weeks ago, the State Department issued a warning to U.S. citizens traveling to Europe due to the recent increase in international terrorism, and unfortunately Brexit will likely only add to the chaos. Thankfully, the Tour de France is the main reason of concern so travel destinations within Britain (with the exception of London) are not predicted to be particular targets. Be safe and have fun!

If you can’t plan a trip now, don’t worry! Britain may be the first to exit the EU, but there’s talk that other countries – including Sweden, Denmark, and even possibly the Netherlands – may move to make their exit in the next few months as well.

 

Read more: 10 Travel Safety Tips for First-Time Travelers

 

Plan Your Trip to Britain!

After traveling consistently for over 10 years, we’ve come to trust and rely on a few websites to help us find the best deals on flights and accommodation.

Flights:

  • Momondo is the first place we check when searching for cheap flights. It searches hundreds of sites for the best fare and includes both standard and budget airlines. The price calendar feature shows the cheapest days to fly in your preferred month of travel.

First & Business Class Flights: 

  • Ultimate Class Airfares is the place to go to upgrade your flight. They have experience finding the best airlines and routes with discounts up to 75% off Business and First Class airfare. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, they can get you there in luxury and style.

Accommodation: 

  • Booking.com offers savings on hotels, apartments, and villas in 80,000 destinations worldwide. You can browse hotel reviews and find the guaranteed best price on hotels for all budgets.

 

Disclosure: This post contains sponsored and affiliate links. We only recommend websites and products we trust and use and, as always, all opinions are our own.

 

About Christy Woodrow

Christy Woodrow is a travel photographer and professional blogger based in San Diego. She has been traveling around the world with her partner, Scott, since 2006. Join them in their quest to find off-the-beaten-path destinations by signing up for weekly emails. You can read more about her on our about page.

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  1. Orlando Car says

    Pretty nice tips! Nevertheless, Brexit still remain a pretty controversial decision…

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  2. gonilecruise says

    I loved the aerial photos you took also choosing your words carefully.

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    • Ordinary Traveler says

      Thank you!

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  3. Julian says

    Clever post 😉 Lets see how things turn, it all seems a bit uncertain at the moment. But I do agree it could be a great time to travel there now.

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  4. John says

    Indeed, the Brexit situation will change a lot of things and travelers will be among the most affected. However, it’s true that the exit will take a while so now is the time to fulfill that London dream!

    Reply

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