Call for an instant quote 0345 90 80 161
Open Mon to Fri 08:30 - 19:00 | Sat 09:00 - 16:00 (GMT)
28 April 2016 09:28
Holidaymakers have been warned of potential traffic issues this weekend
People heading on holidays abroad could face heavy traffic over the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend.
As many as 20 million leisure trips could ultimately be made on Britain's roads between Friday and Monday.
Due to the earlier timing of Easter this year, motoring group the RAC has indicated that a "far greater" number of cars could take to the roads than the May Day weekend of 2015. This is because people may have avoided going away on holiday at Easter.
Impact on travellers
The high levels of traffic on the UK's roads could have an impact on those trying to get to an airport to catch a flight to an overseas holiday hotspot.
As a result, people will need to give themselves plenty of time to avoid pre-holiday stress.
While travel insurance can help people when they are actually on breaks abroad, they may need to tread carefully before they arrive at the airport.
Congestion hotspots
According to the RAC's research, as many as 8.4 million leisure trips could be made by car on Saturday alone. Noon is likely to be the busiest period of the day, in terms of congestion.
Another 5.4 million trips on Friday, 6.9 million on Sunday and 4.8 million on Monday could also be seen, the organisation has suggested.
Travellers should be aware that the M5 from Bristol to Taunton, the A30 and A38 from Exeter to Cornwall, the A14 between the Midlands and Suffolk, and the M53 between Liverpool and Chester are expected to be the roads most at risk of hold-ups.
The expert's view
The RAC's Simon Williams said: "The number of people who plan to use their cars for leisure trips, whether that's visiting family and friends or enjoying a day out or some time away, is far greater this year than last."
The expert added: "This level of recreational car journeys is the highest we have seen in recent times. We think it can only be a hangover effect from Easter falling in late March when perhaps people didn't drive as much as they would have had it been April when the weather would have been a little warmer."
04 November 2019
As the nights draw in, we're turning our thoughts to the warmer climes of the Southern Hemisphere and treks in Patagonia that will put a spring in your step...
[more...]
Escape the UK's shorter autumn days and head to the Southern Hemisphere for sun and sporting fun.
21 October 2019
Struggling for holiday inspiration? Let us inspire you with our list of book-themed breaks.
Check out our top recommendations to make the most of your time in Frankfurt, on the River Maine.
30 October 2019
What quirky customs await you on your travels this Halloween?
Look past the petrifying and discover a side to the Romanian region you never knew...
14 October 2019
Bucharest is the jewel of the Balkans crown - explore the city to find a host of hidden gems.
At the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe lies a country with a story to tell. Check out these must-see sites in Croatia to learn more.
07 October 2019
With Halloween on the horizon we look for destinations across the globe with a decidedly mysterious appeal...
What should you eat in Croatia? Good question. Unrumble that tummy with our rundown of our favourite Croat cuisine.
Where's the best beach in Croatia? We answer that question and more as we look at the Adriatic beaches you won't want to miss out on...
02 October 2019
Enjoy National Pizza Month and grab a slice of history with the true story of everyone's favourite Italian flat-bread...