How Much Should a Hen Party Cost?
Are you wondering about the cost of a hen do in 2025? 🎉
Fear not! We've researched the expected costs, along with some fab money-saving tips to help you plan an unforgettable hen party for your bride-to-be. 💃
Location: 🌍 Choosing the right location is crucial for budget planning. While hen parties abroad are generally more expensive due to transport costs, the UK is more affordable with less travel hassle. 🇬🇧 In the North of England - Manchester, Liverpool and York are top hen destinations, surpassing London, which has seen a 3% rise in hen party costs. 🏙️ York has remained a perennial and affordable favourite. For fun in the sun abroad, Benidorm offers great weather and cheaper experiences, though accommodation for large groups can be tricky, and remember that potential travel hassle. ☀️✈️
Hen Party Activities: 🎨 The cost of activities varies by location. UK providers are expecting hen party costs to increase by up to 5% in 2025. 📈 Bottomless brunch and party boats are popular but have seen slight price hikes. Afternoon tea has increased significantly, affecting bookings, while male strip shows have surged in popularity without price increases, if this is your kind of hen party activity of choice. 💃🛥️
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Money Saving Tips: 💡 Book glamping instead of a hotel. 🏕️ Avoid booking on bank holiday weekends to keep costs low and bring pizzas to cook yourselves and even decorate. 🍕 Set up your own mini bar in your venue instead of drinking out. 🍸 Book affordable activities that are not gone in sixty seconds (e.g., expensive cocktails!) but give something to take away - adding value. 🎁
💡 Explore Wild Harvest’s value hen party activity packages to find something that suits your group’s tastes and budget. 📦
So, while the cost of a hen party is rising, planning ahead and choosing the right location and activities can help keep your hen do budget-friendly and unforgettable. 💖
Here are some hen party cost facts to consider:
- 📈 Hen party costs in London have risen by 3%
- 📈 Hen party costs in Oxford have risen by 11%
- 🌞 Benidorm offers cheaper hen party experiences despite accommodation challenges
- 📉 Afternoon tea bookings are down by 11%, prices increased by up to 37%
- 📈 Male strip show bookings increased by 83%
- 🚂 UK rail fares set to rise by almost 6% in March
- ⛽ Fuel costs expected to rise by 23% in March
- ✈️ Budget airline seat prices to increase by around 5.5%
- 🏨 Hotel prices predicted to increase by 8.2% in 2024
- 🍽️ Bottomless brunch prices expected to increase by 4%, average cost £40 per person
- 🚤 Party boat prices increased by 2%, average cost £44 per person
- 🍹 Average spend on food and drink during a hen weekend: £150 - £180
- 🚕 Average travel spend over the weekend: £60 per person
- 🎉 Memorabilia spend: £10-£15 per person
- 💸 Total average spend on a hen weekend (without accommodation and activities): £250 per person
- 💸 Total average spend on a hen weekend (including accommodation and activities): £450 per person
