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UK holiday park offers to cover fuel costs for summer breaks amid rising costs

It comes as new research found that 28% of Brits have changed their holiday plans this year due to rising costs

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Holidaymakers are changing their summer plans due to rising costs(Image: Getty Images)

One of Britain's largest holiday park operators is offering to cover petrol costs for guests travelling to their locations, as prices continue to climb. With oil prices at their highest since 2022 due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel costs are being transferred to consumers.

To help combat this, UK holiday park Hoseasons is offering to reimburse the money spent travelling to their locations through its recently launched 'Fuel Cover' scheme this summer. This follows research which revealed 15.4 million Brits (28%) have altered holiday plans this year due to escalating costs.

Nearly six in 10 of the 2,000 adults surveyed said the expense of going away, including travel, fuel, and spending while there, are deterring them from booking a trip this summer.

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Hoseasons is offering to cover fuel costs for guests this summer(Image: Getty Images)

"UK breaks remain a hugely popular option for families looking for flexibility, value and quality time together, giving people the chance to properly switch off and reconnect closer to home," Simon Altham, chief operating officer for the brand said.

"We know rising travel costs are becoming a bigger consideration for many holidaymakers this summer. Fuel, in particular, can quickly add to the overall cost of a trip, especially for families travelling during peak holiday periods.

"That's why we wanted to help ease some of that pressure and support people continuing to take the UK breaks they were already planning this summer."

The research, commissioned by the brand, revealed 7.6 million (27%) of those planning a UK break confessed they will journey shorter distances for a UK escape this year, with those travelling by car anticipating spending an average of 68 on fuel.

Amongst those still hoping to get away, 26% have established a reduced overall budget for their trip, while 23% are seeking self-catering accommodation. Likewise, many revealed they're actively hunting for cashback or money-saving offers before booking.

Two thirds believe holiday firms need to do more to encourage people to reserve trips in the current climate.

Hoseasons customers can reclaim up to 75 in fuel costs through its new Fuel Cover initiative per booking between 20 May and 30 August for travel before 30 September. Bookings must be made by phone and quoting the code "FUEL75".

Simon Altham from Hoseasons added: "Travel costs are one of the biggest considerations for holidaymakers at the moment. Fuel, in particular, can quickly become one of the biggest extra costs for families travelling during peak holiday periods.

"That's why we've designed the offer to ease some of the pressure and help families make the most of their summer breaks."

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