
The cheapest all-inclusive holiday destinations for summer 2025
Following the rise of coolcations and the rail renaissance, an unlikely new travel trend is sweeping the UK.
All-inclusive holidays are now more popular than they have been for years. According to a 2025 Expedia report, there's been a staggering 60% increase in travellers searching for all-inclusive experiences.
As with many trends, Gen Z is leading the charge — 41% say minimal stress is the top reason they are living in the all-inclusive era.
We get it. Everything is covered, from accommodation to food, and there's the added draw of activities and entertainment at your fingertips — bliss for anyone seeking a mixture of relaxation and adventure.
As Zoe Harris, chief customer officer at On the Beach, tells Metro, all-inclusive holidays are like the buffet of life.
'You pay once and just keep piling it on, no judgment,' she says. 'It's the ultimate cheat code for adulthood, everything planned, everything paid for. All you need to pack is your appetite and a good beach read.'
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Travel Supermarket recently rounded up the cheapest all‑inclusive destinations for 2025.
Metro has spoken to travel insiders to find out more about each one, so you can enjoy a stress-free summer holiday without breaking the bank.
Turkey is home to many budget holiday spots, with Istanbul, Kusadasi, Bodrum and Marmaris among the areas with the most purse-friendly prices.
But Alanya and Dalaman are the locations that made the list of the most affordable all-inclusive holiday destinations for summer 2025.
In fact, Alanya ranked number one, with prices for a seven-night stay starting at £450 per person, while prices for an all-inclusive stay in Dalaman start at £567 per person.
Zoe explains: 'Last year, Turkey overtook Spain as the number one go-to destination for Brits. And hotels offering some incredible all-inclusive offerings is what's attracting them.'
And for those who can't wait until summer for their getaway, the Turkish Riviera is an off-season paradise, where temperatures are typically upwards of 20°C even in the colder months and the water is warm enough to swim in all year round.
Metro's Kitty Chrisp thought she hated all-inclusive holidays until she spent a weekend at the Tui Blue Angora Beach Hotel in Izmir, Turkey.
'World's away from the chaotic bazaars of Istanbul, this part of the country's 8,000km coast is all about relaxation: a weekend here is everything you need to tap out of busy city life, and into a good book.'
Read Kitty's full review here.
The Gulf of Hammamet, in Tunisia, sits on the Mediterranean coast and is home to sloping sandy beaches perfect for swimming and watersports, as well as the ruins of the ancient city of Carthage, a part-excavated UNESCO World Heritage site with an ancient Roman theatre, villas and baths.
Hammamet and Sousse have been ranked as two of the cheapest destinations for an all-inclusive holiday in 2025, with deals on seven-night stays in the region starting from £566 per person.
Port El Kantaoui, a harbour town in the same area, ranked number one on Travel Supermarket's list of the cheapest destinations for all-inclusive winter sun.
The average price for a week's holiday in the winter months was estimated to be £333 per person.
While summer sees soaring temperatures of up to 34°C in this area of Tunisia, visit in winter to enjoy highs of 17°C. Spring brings highs of around 26°C.
Puerto de la Cruz, in Tenerife, ranked third on the list of the cheapest all-inclusive destinations for winter sun, with an average price of £463 per person.
While it has a reputation for attracting tourists who want to spend a week on a sunbed with a cocktail in hand, this perception does an injustice to Tenerife.
In reality, there's so much more to this underrated Canary Island, from volcanic hikes and stargazing to cheese-tasting tours and fine dining experiences.
Elsewhere in the Spanish archipelago, Which? estimated that a last-minute all-inclusive holiday for seven nights in Fuerteventura costs an average of £1,103 per person – the fifth cheapest destination on their list behind Morocco, Turkey and other Spanish destinations.
Marrakech ranks on both the list of cheapest all-inclusive destinations for summer 2025 and the cheapest destinations for winter sun — with the average price for a week's holiday costing £479 per person in the colder months.
The 'Red City' has much to recommend it, including opulent palaces, ancient architecture and atmospheric souks with aromatic cuisine.
Temperatures in Marrakech reach a pleasant 19°C in January, the coldest month of the year, while August sees scorching highs of 39°C.
Meanwhile, Agadir, a three-hour drive south of Marrakech, boasts average prices of £594 per person for an all-inclusive holiday.
Morocco's biggest beach destination, it's home to a five-and-a-half-mile palm-lined promenade and the nearby fishing village of Taghazout is a surfers' paradise.
Which? ranked Agadir as the overall cheapest location for a last-minute all-inclusive package holiday, estimating the average price per person for seven nights at £1,041.
All-inclusive doesn't always mean everything's included, so read the fine print. Some resorts limit drinks per day or charge extra for premium spirits, while others may only offer à la carte restaurants once per stay, with the rest of your meals at the buffet.
Zoe tells Metro: 'Keep an eye on bar queues. Reviews mentioning 'long waits for a beer' are a warning that your holiday could feel like a trip to a packed nightclub without the fun.'
She adds: 'And don't forget to check TripAdvisor for food quality, no one wants to spend their holiday surviving on chips and bread rolls because the buffet's dodgy.
'In short, check what's actually included, read reviews for food and queues, and look for hidden charges like transport or tips. A little research goes a long way to making sure your all-inclusive holiday is worth every penny, and every cocktail.'
Bulgaria's Black Sea coast has been touted as a cheaper version of the French Riviera, boasting sun-soaked beaches and cobbled streets.
The region's infamous Sunny Beach is home to raucous nightclubs and a five-mile stretch of sand.
Its hedonistic reputation has been the subject of numerous TV documentaries, which have revealed the availability of illegal drugs, overpriced private medical treatment and excessive drinking in the country with Europe's lowest alcohol prices.
Nearby, Bourgas has been ranked as one of the cheapest areas for an all-inclusive holiday. Week-long stays there can cost as little as £489 per person.
Meanwhile, Which? recently estimated that a last-minute all-inclusive holiday for seven nights in Bourgas costs an average of £1,108 per person, making it the sixth cheapest destination on their list, below locations in Morocco, Spain and Turkey.
Now that Bulgaria has become a member of the Schengen Area, prices may go up as more tourists flock to the country, so consider an all-inclusive break to save your pennies.
Only recently dethroned as Britons' most-visited summer destination, Zoe says of Spain: 'For those looking for cheap all-inclusive deals, look no further than the trusty and reliable Spanish mainland, which looks to have pocket-friendly prices this year.'
Costa Blanca, on the southeastern coast, was ranked as one of the cheapest all-inclusive destinations by both Travel Supermarket and Which?.
Benidorm — nicknamed the 'Manhattan of the Mediterranean' — is the tourist capital of the province and home to some of the cheapest deals, with prices for seven nights this summer starting at £508 per person. More Trending
And Which? estimated that a last-minute week in Costa Blanca would cost an average of £1,114 per person.
Further up the coast, Costa Dorada is also home to some of Spain's cheapest all-inclusive deals, with prices starting at £533 per person.
It's home to huge stretches of sandy beaches and endless tapas joints, plus there's a four-mile coastal path to explore.
This article was originally published on 21 January 2025.
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