Liverpool is pretty great. While you might not need to be told this, it’s actually now been dubbed as just as good as, (and whisper this part:) if not better than, the capital. Liverpool was named the best “dupe” city for London for American travellers, helping tourists save money while experiencing the same cultural charm, history, and vibrancy.
Cheapflights conducted a study to help determine the most popular destinations and their not-so-crowded alternatives, examining factors like search volume, flight prices, flight length, cultural and landscape similarities, and the cost of living items such as meals out, beer and a monthly travel pass. The study looked at affordable alternatives for the most expensive tourist hubs in the world to help travellers “avoid crowds and explore the local charm more authentically”.
The study also concluded that almost half of Americans cut their trips short due to overcrowded getaways.
As London is the fourth most popular travel destination in the world, Liverpool was named the best “dupe” city providing significant savings for those visiting England. Flights to Liverpool are $52 (~£41) cheaper, while dining out saves one around $40 (~£31). What is more, the price of a pint is half that of what it is here in London, so experiencing a good ol’ British pub crawl should also not be an issue. Getting around our city is also just as easy, with a travel pass costing four times less than it would in the capital.
The average hotel price per night in Liverpool is also a third cheaper, being $198 (~£157), while a cup of coffee is just $3.07 (£2.43) compared to $4.67 (£3.69) in London.
I mean, none of this is surprising, but seeing the numbers in front of you just solidifies it all. Tourists have actually been urged to swap Big Ben for the stunning Waterfront, enjoying attractions like The Tate museum, The Beatles Story and try all the best restaurants around.
If you haven’t been, but still find yourself furiously shaking your fist at the screen, make the trip up north to determine for yourself!
