Rick Steves’ Europe: How Brexit has impacted your trip to the UK

Rick Steves

It’s been nine years since Brexit, when the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (EU). That decision sent shockwaves across Europe, and everyone — from pundits to economists to pub regulars — loved making predictions about the impact it would have. It took years to sort out the details, but now that the dust has settled, the consequences of the referendum are becoming clear, including the ways Brexit affects travelers.

On my recent trip to England, I chatted with B&B owners, tour guides, restaurant workers, barflies, taxi drivers, and museum docents — from bustling London to sleepy Ironbridge Gorge — asking how they felt Brexit has impacted tourism. Here’s what I learned.

First of all, Britain remains a rewarding, multifaceted destination. But compared to pre-Bre