Looking for an affordable UK getaway? It turns out Derry is the place to be for budget-conscious holidaymakers.
The Northern Irish city has claimed the crown as the UK's most wallet-friendly staycation destination, where you can enjoy a meal for just £10 and a pint for £3.97.
It's the cheapest pint price found anywhere in the country, shows new research, coming in 21 per cent below what most of us are used to paying.
These prices have helped Derry, also known as Londonderry, beat out stiff competition from other popular destinations across the country, according to findings by SumUp.
Derry is the most affordable staycation spot for food and drink, according to research
| GETTYPreston and Kingston Upon Hull round out the top three most affordable cities, making them strong contenders for Britons' next staycation.
With living costs squeezing everyone's wallets, these findings couldn't come at a better time. People are watching their holiday spending more carefully than ever, but that doesn't mean missing out on adventure.
Derry's appeal goes beyond cheap eats and drinks. The city packs in 25 museums and 33 landmarks for every 100,000 residents.
Visitors love exploring the historic city walls for stunning photo opportunities, while the Museum of Free Derry and Peacemakers Museum offer fascinating glimpses into the area's rich past.
Most budget-friendly staycations for food and drink
- Derry - £10 meals, £3.97 pints
- Preston - £12 meals, £4 pints
- Kingston upon Hull - £15 meals, £4 pints
- Leicester - £15 meals, £4 pints
- Coventry - £15 meals, £4 pints
- Sheffield - £13 meals, £4.04 pints
- Stoke-on-Trent - £16 meals, £4.25 pints
- Nottingham - £15 meals, £4.50 pints
- Newport - £14 meals, £4.50 pints
- Liverpool - £16 meals, £5 pints
STAYCATION INSPIRATION
Liverpool rounded off the top 10 list
| PAThe research examined various expenses including food, drinks and transport costs, alongside cultural offerings like museums and parks in cities across the UK.
Preston in Lancashire takes second place with its own impressive credentials. The city offers taxi journeys for just £8.40 and matches Derry's £10 meal prices, making it incredibly affordable for visitors exploring its gardens and city trails.
Hull comes third, combining £4 pints with a thriving arts scene that draws tourists to its cobbled Old Town and stunning Hull Minster.
Corin Camenisch from SumUp said: "We wanted to highlight the most cost-effective cities for a staycation in the UK. This encourages budget-friendly travel and supports local businesses due to extra traffic and tourism."