HomeToGo reveals the 19 UK cities with the greatest share of wheelchair-accessible accommodation – and St. David’s comes in at #4
London, UK – For travellers with disabilities, finding the right holiday accommodation is vital. So where are the best places to visit? HomeToGo’s data reveals that the availability of accessible accommodation varies hugely between different destinations. The company has identified the 19 UK cities with the highest percentage of accessible holiday rentals – and the UK’s smallest city is punching above its weight, coming in at #4.
14.56% of holiday rentals in St. David’s are classified as wheelchair accessible. In comparison, just 4.76% of holiday rentals in London are accessible.
In general, the data shows that smaller cities offer travellers more accessible accommodation. Of the top 19, only Birmingham, Leeds and Newcastle have over 250,000 inhabitants, while other large cities like London and Manchester lag behind.
For the complete ranking and detailed results, please visit the results page.
“We know that holidays can sometimes require more planning for travellers who use wheelchairs or have mobility impairments,” said Director of Inbound Marketing, Michael Lee. “It’s surprising to see how much variation there is between different cities when it comes to accessible accommodation. We are happy to highlight destinations like St. David’s which are paving the way for accessible holidays, and we hope this research will inspire more people to visit!”
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