Smokers are being encouraged to kick the habit for good as part of NHS Stoptober.

Aside from the obvious health benefits, quitters could also be in for some serious financial gain.

The average pack of cigarettes costs £10.40, so for those with a 20 a-day habit, that's more than £70 a week.

In a month, the savings are even higher. Smokers could be £312 better off after giving up for just 30 days.

And buying 20 cigarettes every day for a year? That will set you back around £3,800.

So to help anyone trying to quit this October, we've rounded up some ways you could spend that money in Kent.

1 Dinner at Papas Fish & Chips, Folkestone

One of our favourite seaside treats, Kentish fish and chips after often recognised as one of the county's crowning glories.

For £9.50, quitters could buy themselves a jumbo cod dinner at Papas Fish & Chips n Folkestone.

Falling short of the £10.40 it costs for the average pack of 20 cigarettes, smokers could save enough for the meal in just one day.

2 Wine from The Chapel Down Winery, Tenterden

Wine may not be the healthiest cigarette substitute, but ex-smokers could save enough for six bottles in just one week.

At £71.94, a case of Flint Dry or English Rose from one of Kent's finest vineyards could certainly ease the pain of quitting.

Falling just short of the £72.80 those with a 20 a-day habit could save, you'll even have some pennies left over.

3 Bluewater shopping spree, Dartford

With extra money burning a hole in your pocket, quitting could be the perfect chance to treat yourself to some fabulous new clothes.

Whether you manage to give up for a week, month, or even a year, why not treat yourself to that new coat you've always wanted?

The centre has hundreds of shops, places to eat, a cinema and even a trampoline park.

4 Spa Break for two at Eastwell Manor, Ashford

Giving up smoking is seriously tough, so why not pamper yourself with a spa break after a month without cigarettes?

Prices start from £137 per person, so a luxury break for two would set you back around £274.

With the average 20 a-day smoker shelling out more than £300 a month, this could be the ultimate Stoptober reward.

5 Tiger Lodge holiday, Port Lympne, Hythe

Ever wanted to wake up with a tiger at your window? Or gaze at the Kent coast from your private balcony?

Animal-lovers can do just that at Port Lympne's Tiger Lodge, but the experience doesn't come cheap.

At £1,000 a night, ex-smokers could save enough for this unique holiday in just one year - and as it sleeps four, there's room for the whole family.

With smokers able to save around £3,800 in just one year of giving up, you could treat yourself to a three-night stay, with cash left over for plenty of food, drink and family fun.