The UK is Seeing a Rise in Driveway Rentals

UK homeowners living near tourist hotspots should prepare for a money-making parking bonanza according to new research as foreign holiday travel plans are severely restricted, including proposed £5,000 fines for those flouting the new curbs. The research conducted by the British Tourist Board found overwhelming evidence that many Brits would still prefer a staycation rather than holidaying abroad, even if they had the option to jet away.

It means British homeowners with an empty driveway, such as those living in seaside resorts, can rent out their space to tourists needing somewhere to park.

In fact, the independent investigation discovered that 2-in-5 Brits are now less likely to travel abroad, while a similar number (35 per cent) said they are more likely to book a staycation, and this is even without being forced to stay in the UK by law.

Residents in some coastal towns and cities, especially those located near attractions or beaches, could be earning a tidy sum. 

Bookings for rented driveways rocketed by more than 300 per cent in Southend-on-Sea, Brighton, Weymouth and St Ives last July compared to the previous month and Brits flocked back to the great British seaside, earning some residents more than £160 per month.