News

Top 10 cheapest university cities for a pint

26 September 2023 By Eloise Feilden

As the academic year commences, students across the UK are gearing up to embark on fresher’s week. But in which university cities will you find the cheapest pints?

Budget friendly nights out remain a top priority for many students heading off to university for the first time, and with that in mind, hospitality company Accor has analysed the top 10 UK cities where you’ll find the cheapest pint.

Accor analysed data from Numbeo and Experian, along with ONS statistics on each area’s weekly average income to unveil the average cost of a pint in every UK city.

London takes the crown as the priciest city for a pint, with costs soaring 80% higher compared to Kingston upon Hull.

The UK cities were the cost of a pint will set you back the most:

City	2023 population	Average price of a pint
London	8,961,989	£6.00
Brighton	139,001	£5.09
Belfast	274,770	£5.08
Edinburgh	464,990	£5.06
Bristol	617,280	£4.86
Manchester	395,515	£4.79

But when it came to affordability, Kingston upon Hull was crowned as the UK destination with the most budget-friendly pint in 2023. With an average cost of £3.33, this is 28% cheaper than the average beer price in Nottingham, which takes the tenth spot on the list.

Completing the top five most affordable UK destinations for a pint are Aberdeen, Coventry, Dundee, and Cardiff, all boasting average prices that remain below £4.

Top 10 UK cities for the cheapest pint:

City	2023 population	Average price of a pint
Kingston upon Hull	314,018	£3.33
Aberdeen	196,670	£3.44
Coventry	359,262	£3.79
Dundee	147,710	£3.85
Cardiff	447,287	£3.97
Birmingham	984,333	£4.03
Plymouth	260,203	£4.15
Sheffield	685,368	£4.22
Newcastle upon Tyne	192,382	£4.22
Nottingham	321,500	£4.26