The analysis, conducted by Together Travel , compared the true cost of travelling to leading European city-break destinations for a family of four, factoring in not just airfares but also baggage fees, airport parking, transfers, fuel costs, toll charges and Channel crossing fees. A UK holiday eliminates many of the additional costs associated with overseas travel, including flights, baggage charges, airport parking and transfers, while also removing the risk of flight disruption affecting carefully planned family breaks. Laura Dubois, holiday specialist at Together Travel , said: "Most travellers compare flight prices and assume they're seeing the full cost of a holiday journey, but that's rarely the reality.