The bar chart illustrates the different types of accommodation chosen by British travelers in 2010.
Overall, it is clear that the majority of people preferred staying in hotels compared to other types of accommodation, with England having the highest percentage. Additionally, the figures for caravans and camping were significantly lower across all surveyed locations.
Regarding the proportion of visitors opting for hotels, England ranked first, with around 55%, followed by Scotland and Wales, which accounted for approximately 50% and 45%, respectively. In contrast, Northern Ireland had the lowest percentage of hotel stays at just 45%. Meanwhile, self-catering accommodation saw exactly 30% in Scotland, compared to equal figures in England and Wales, which were around 28%. However, Northern Ireland experienced the lowest level of self-catering usage, at only 11%.
In terms of caravans and camping, about 31% of British people selected caravans as their accommodation type while traveling in Northern Ireland. The figures for England, Scotland, and Wales were considerably lower, at 5%, 11%, and 9%, respectively. Furthermore, around 13% of travelers opted for camping in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, whereas Scotland registered the lowest level, at only 5%.