If you look online, you’ll see some numbers flying about that claim to be the average cost of a hen do… these are, frankly, bullsh*t.
We’ve seen companies (outside the industry) say they can cost as much as £1,500 per person.
FAKE NEWS!
They’re just trying to grab a headline and, hey, it’s clearly working for them.
But here at GoHen.com, one of the UK’s leading hen party planners since 2002, we have actual facts, figures and data to back up our numbers.
So, scroll on to find out the real average costs and stop worrying about having to take out a high-interest loan just to pay for your weekend away.
Average Cost (Per Person) Highlights✨
- Average Cost of a Hen Do UK 2023 – £174
- Average Cost of a Hen Do Abroad 2023 – £199
- Average Cost of a Hen Party Ireland 2023 – £202
These figures include the cost of accommodation, activities and nightlife. They do not include transport, food, drinks, etc.
Average Hen Do Cost UK (Per Person)🤑
- 2013 – £98
- 2014 – £113
- 2015 – £119
- 2016 – £118
- 2017 – £136
- 2018 – £144
- 2020 – COVID
- 2021 – COVID
- 2022 – £156
- 2023 – £174
These figures include the cost of accommodation, activities and nightlife. They do not include transport, food, drinks, etc.
Average Hen Do Cost Abroad (Per Person)👙
- 2013 – £117
- 2014 – £129
- 2015 – £132
- 2016 – £145
- 2017 – £159
- 2018 – £174
- 2020 – COVID
- 2021 – COVID
- 2022 – £166
- 2023 – £199
These figures include the cost of accommodation, activities and nightlife. They do not include transport, food, drinks, etc.
Average Hen Do Cost UK & Abroad (Per Person)👀
- 2013 – £99
- 2014 – £114
- 2015 – £121
- 2016 – £123
- 2017 – £139
- 2018 – £151
- 2020 – COVID
- 2021 – COVID
- 2022 – £157
- 2023 – £178
These figures include the cost of accommodation, activities and nightlife. They do not include transport, food, drinks, etc.
“As you can see, even if you add the price of transport and drinks, you aren’t getting anywhere near £1,500 or whatever ridiculous figure some of these websites are coming up with,” said GoHen’s Head of Sales, Jamie Birleson.
“There has been a steady increase in prices since 2013, but this has mirrored price rises in all industries.
“And whilst hen parties have got longer and more extravagant than a night out down the pub, it is still possible to enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.”
More Hen Stats…🤍
If you want to find out more about the latest hen stats, from the most popular destinations to average group size, check out our industry report for 2024.
Planning a Hen Party?🍾
Whether you’re looking to plan a hen do on a budget or do something a little bit bigger, our expert team of planners are on hand to help.
From incredible destinations to exciting activities, hen houses to big nights out, you can plan your whole weekend in one place with GoHen.
