Money Dashboard have done some research to find out just how much three types of festival-goers will spend to ensure they have the best time possible at their event of choice.
By analysing spend data from a segment of 20,000 users, the company have determined how much it would cost to attend Glastonbury for the following three people - the average music festival goer 'The Festival Junkie'; the person on a tight budget 'No Frills'; and the person who attends in style 'Glamper'.
'The Glamper' would spend a total of £6,393.64 if they were to go all out for Glastonbury, with that money being broken down in the following ways:
Range Rover petrol and parking
£102.00
Designer sunglasses
£300.00
Luxury Yurt
£3,237.00
Designer Straw Hat
£247.64
Ticket
£215.00
Entertainment (massage/pedicure)
£400.00
VIP Food
£375.00
Bedding - included in the tent
£0.00
Champagne Bar
£675.00
Toiletries - included in the tent
£0.00
Hunter Wellies
£125.00
Festival Wardrobe
£717.00
Total
£6,393.64
'The Festival Junkie' manages to shave off around £5,500 from that tremendous amount, coming in at £848.99 by purchasing the following:
Great First Western Train
£67.00
High street sunglasses
£25.00
Storm with standing tent
£79.00
Straw Hat
£5.00
Ticket
£215.00
Entertainment – no need
£0.00
Onsite Food
£100.00
Sleeping bag
£24.99
Bar
£225.00
Toiletries (dry shampoo, wet wipes etc.)
£25.00
Wellies
£18.00
Festival Wardrobe
£65.00
Total
£848.99
Then there's the 'No Frills' who need only spend a mere £377.80 on:
Bus
£38.50
Bright green sunglasses
£2.00
Suspect looking tent
£20.00
Straw Hat
£5.00
Ticket
£215.00
There are bands
£0.00
Tinned food/noodles
£24.50
Not Ground
£15.00
Warm beer
£30.00
Toiletries
£5.80
Cheap Wellies
£6.00
Festival Wardrobe
£16.00
Total
£377.80
For those of you who are going to a festival this summer, Money Dashboard have also compiled some top tips on how to save as much money as possible and make your time a more affordable one.
1. Book your train tickets as far in advance as possible. Prices on the day can easily go well above £100 for a return ticket. Or, if you have time to spare, opt for a coach instead as it'll work out much cheaper.
2. Be strategic about your clothing. Instead of buying 5 sets of clothing plus items you might need in case the weather starts playing up, invest in one comfortable and light set of clothing that can last you for 5 days.
3. Take cash. We'd advise withdrawing your money before you get to the festival - the cash machines on-site will charge you for the transaction. It's also easier to cap your spending on food and drinks when you know exactly how much money you have to spend.
4. Bring some of your own food and drink. It's a good idea to bring some snacks that don't go off quickly and can satisfy your festival cravings. We'd also advise bringing some water with you.
5. Share your festival gear. If you have festival goers among friends, you could save a lot by going halves on essentials such as a tent and sleeping bags, and just use the same set for the whole festival season.
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