BRIGHTON NAMED SEASIDE WITH PRICIEST PARKING

In a new study conducted by Motorscan, Brighton has been ranked as the most expensive seaside to park your car. Collating data via Parkopedia, the study evaluates the average parking costs across 30 prominent UK seasides. The analysis focuses on parking spots available on an 8-hour basis within a 30-minute or less walking distance from the centre. Brighton takes the top spot as the seaside with the most expensive parking, averaging at £24.21 for an eight-hour stay. Ranking as second most expensive is popular Cornish town, Newquay, where the average parking fee stands at £12.32 for eight hours. While still a significant expense, this rate is half that of Brighton's, offering a much more affordable option. Claiming the third spot is another beloved Cornish spot, Falmouth, with a marginal difference of just £0.20, totalling £12.12 for parking over the same period. Southend-on-Sea claims the fourth spot with an average cost of £11.50, while Bournemouth, a popular Dorset seaside destination, follows closely behind in fifth place with an average of £10.42 for eight hours. Seaside parking costs appear to decrease as visitors venture further north. For instance, St Andrews, Fife, claims the title of cheapest seaside to park, with an average cost of just £1.90 for eight hours—12 times less than Brighton. East Yorkshire seaside town, Hornsea, takes the title of second cheapest, coming in at an average of £1.98 for parking this Easter, over the same time period. Portrush, in Northern Ireland, ranks as the third cheapest seaside parking spot, with an average cost of £3.47 - three times less than Falmouth. Morecambe, located in Lancashire, clinches the fourth spot for the most budget-friendly seaside parking options in the UK, with an average eight-hour cost of £4.33. Bridlington, situated in East Riding, clinches the fifth spot as one of the most affordable seasides for parking, with an average cost of £4.60 for an eight-hour stay - less than half than that of Bournemouth.