5. Cairo
Cairo in Egypt is a good-value holiday destination for visitors looking for sun and historical attractions. To visit the pyramids from Edinburgh for two people, the average cost is £1236.36. Holidaymakers coming to Cairo from the Capital will get 9.24 extra hours of sunshine a day. . Photo: Volker Kreinacke
6. Dubai
You can escape the Scottish cold snap for sunny Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Edinburgh holidaymakers can pay £1520.02 for a trip for two and get 8.53 extra hours of sun. Photo: Faisal Manga
7. Cancun
Even in early March, Cancún is hot and sunny - a big change from Edinburgh's cold weather. The Mexican city, which is known for its beaches, numerous resorts and nightlife, gets 8.59 extra hours of sun a day than the Capital. A trip to Cancún from Edinburgh costs around £1610.52 for two people. Photo: Shutterstock
8. Ibiza
This sunny Spanish island is another winter sun destination to escape to from Edinburgh. A trip for two to Ibiza from the Capital costs around £1321.54, but visitors get an extra 6.65 hours of sun a day for their money. Photo: Michael Tomlinson/Unsplash