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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Daily Mail
The best bargain destinations for last-minute holidays revealed - as popular beach destination takes the crown
With the summer holidays beginning, many Brits may be trying their best to find a cheap getaway. And the exact destinations families can bag a bargain holiday have been revealed. From the Mediterranean to Europe, there 's deals available from as low as £562 per person in three to four star hotels. TravelSupermarket analysed family holiday searches between July 6 - 20 for departures between July 18 and August 24 and compiled a list of the top ten last minute holidays at great prices. The top two destinations are both in Turkey and priced under £600, with Dalaman coming first at £562 per person, and Antalya following at £591 per person. Costa Brava in Spain places third, costing £640 per person, while Lanzarote is fourth at £666 per person. Located south of Barcelona, Costa Dorada comes fifth at £679, and is followed by Hammamet in Tunisia with an affordable North African alternative costing £701 per person. Back in Europe, Tenerife places seventh at £701, while Costa Blanca ranks eighth at £723. Ten bargain holidays Dalaman, Turkey - £562 per person Antalya, Turkey - £591 per person Costa Brava, Spain - £640 per person Lanzarote, Spain - £666 per person Costa Dorada, Spain - £679 per person Hammamet, Tunisia - £701 per person Tenerife, Spain - £701 per person Costa Blanca, Spain - £723 per person Gran Canaria, Spain - £737 per person Algarve, Portugal - £738 per person Gran Canaria comes ninth at £737, and Portugal's Algarve finishes tenth at £738 per person. However, some destinations seem to spiral with their prices. A trip to Paphos in Cyprus can be as high as £1,146 per person. While Egypt was priced at £1,027 per person and Ibiza in Spain came to £901 per person. Steph Marinkovic, Head of Editorial at TravelSupermarket, described the prices as 'great value' considering the current market. She said: 'We're seeing exceptional value across traditional favourites like the Spanish costas and Canaries, while Turkey continues to offer unbeatable prices for families. 'The fact that families can expect to find average prices from under £600 for 7-night breaks to these stunning destinations is great value in today's market. 'Whether you're drawn to Turkey's all-inclusive resorts, Spain's family-friendly costas, or Portugal's stunning Algarve, there are still exceptional deals available for last-minute bookers.' Chris Webber, Head of Holidays and Deals at TravelSupermarket, put the deals in Turkey down to the increase in capacity in flights to the area. He explained: 'Turkey's dominance in our rankings isn't surprising given the massive capacity increases we've seen this year. 'This year SunExpress has added 10,000 extra seats and new flights to Dalaman and Antalya, Jet2 has launched from London Luton with Turkish routes, and Ryanair has introduced new Stansted services to both Dalaman and Bodrum. 'Dalaman has been a consistently cheap beach destination in our data, so these last-minute prices fit perfectly with that trend. 'We're operating in a lates market now, with more price-conscious customers waiting until the last minute to bag bargains – our data shows exactly where you should start that search.' It comes after the most overcrowded tourist destinations in the world were revealed, with a European country taking the top spot
The Independent
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Have holiday prices really surged by a quarter?
Travel and data are made for each other. With thousands of suppliers catering to the holiday needs of millions of customers, the more numbers the merrier. Travel firms, the media and holidaymakers can keep track of who is going where and how much they are paying. But there are limits – and I think they may have been reached with the survey this week from the holiday price-comparison website TravelSupermarket. The headline: 'Family Holiday Price Surge for Summer 2025'. The accompanying press release said data showed ' significant price increases for family holidays in 2025 ' and that costs to some destinations have risen 'by more than a quarter' compared with last year. The key rises for 'all-inclusive seven-night family breaks for August' are: UAE: 26 per cent Egypt: 20 per cent Turkey: 15 per cent Greece: 12 per cent Spain: 9 per cent. With inflation at barely 3 per cent, those are concerning figures. The data is doubtless reliable. But what exactly do the numbers tell us? Context is important. As the firm makes clear: 'The data is based on TravelSupermarket package holiday clicks between 18 April and 17 June in both 2024 and 2025.' That's clicks, not what people paid. Now, rational behaviour cannot be assumed of someone seriously contemplating an August visit to the UAE or Egypt: the average high in Dubai is 41C, and the Red Sea resorts are only a couple of degrees cooler. That is 'unfit for human habitation' territory. However, presumably those sunseekers took one look at the prices and decided to search elsewhere, such as Tunisia, the all-inclusive budget destination for summer 2025 (average high 33C). What puzzles me is: why are the rates in Greece and Turkey up so sharply (12 and 15 per cent respectively)? For the last few weeks, I have been looking at deals from the big holiday companies. The strong sense I get is that prices are falling. Right now, I am looking at a package holiday from Bournemouth to Icmeler in Turkey, departing Friday, 18 July, with Tui, for an astonishing £195. And another from Gatwick to Corfu on Sunday, 20 July, for £190. That includes round-trip flights clocking up thousands of miles; checked baggage, transfers, and a self-catering apartment. For a family of four to be able to buy a proper package holiday in Greece or Turkey in late July for under £800 indicates what the companies call a "soft" market. Insist on all-inclusive? That will be £328 per person from Birmingham to Crete on Tuesday, 15 July. Anecdotally, some travellers are deterred from visiting Turkey, Cyprus and some Greek islands because of the proximity to the tragic conflict in the Middle East. I will happily be visiting Turkey in a couple of weeks. But I am not yet buying my ticket in the hope that prices will fall further. Back to that survey. Chris Webber, head of deals at TravelSupermarket, says: "We've seen price rises of between 4 per cent and 26 per cent across popular destinations like Spain, Greece, Turkey, the UAE and Portugal.' Seen, but not necessarily sold. I prefer data about what people buy – and this week Jet2 Holidays revealed a 5 per cent year-on-year increase in package prices, from £830 to £873, 'as supplier-led cost increases were passed through to customers'. My conclusion: talk of a 'holiday price surge' is misplaced – but possibly only premature. Meanwhile, make the most of those bargain holidays next week if you possibly can. Simon Calder, also known as The Man Who Pays His Way, has been writing about travel for The Independent since 1994. In his weekly opinion column, he explores a key travel issue – and what it means for you
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Brits heading on Spain and Portugal holidays this summer face huge price hikes
Brits heading to the likes of Spain, Egypt and Portugal for their summer holidays could find they're paying pay hundreds of pounds more this year Families have seen some holiday prices to top hotspots rocket by nearly quarter this summer, research has revealed. The jump means travellers looking forward to their break abroad risk having to shell out hundreds of pounds more than last year. Analysis by the website TravelSupermarket for the BBC revealed big price rises in a host of destinations popular with Brits. The data compared all-inclusive seven-night family breaks departing this August with a year ago. Prices to Cyprus have leapt 23%, from an average £950 per person to £1,166. The cost of a week away to Egypt has soared by a fifth - almost £200 each - from £980 to £1,176. Jetting to top getaway Spain has risen by 9%, or from £835 to £913 And a typical week away to Portugal will cost £972 per person this summer, against £936 last year. READ MORE: Man visits every country in Europe – and one 'dull' place was the absolute worst For those looking further afield, the analysis found the United Arab Emirates has seen the steepest price rise overall. A week away now costs an average £1,525 per person, up 26% - or £300 - from £1,210 per person in 2024. Chris Webber, head of deals at TravelSupermarket, said: "Like most things, family summer holidays have become more expensive over the past 12 months — and our data backs that up. We've seen price rises of between 4% and 26% across popular destinations like Spain, Greece, Turkey, the UAE and Portugal. These increases are likely tied to rising fuel prices driving up flight costs, along with hotel expenses rising due to energy costs - which in turn pushes up food and drink costs for all-inclusive packages." It is not all bad, with some destinations actually cheaper this year. For instance, a week in Italy will cost an average £1,128 per person this summer, or £137 less than a year ago. Tunisia is also around £30 better value, at an average £763. READ MORE: 'Entitled dad asks to swap plane seats for son – but his reason wasn't valid enough' And while accommodation and flights may have risen, other holiday costs have come down. Research published last month by the Post Office found Brits planning foreign holidays will be quids in thanks to the pound's strength. Sterling has shot up against a host of currencies - in some cases, by a lot. For instance, the pound's 30% rise against the Turkish lira in the past year means holidaymakers jetting there will have £116 more to spend for every £500. In many cases, car rental prices have also fallen. A study by last month revealed that the average cost of a week's car hire this summer is £369, 43% lower than the 2022 high of £652, but still 19% more than in 2019 (£310).
Wales Online
10-07-2025
- Wales Online
Brits heading to Spain and Turkey issued price rise warning
Brits heading to Spain and Turkey issued price rise warning Prices to some of the UK's favourite holiday destinations are surging Spain - a firm favourite among Brits - has seen a surge in prices when it comes to family package holidays Brits are being warned that the cost of a family package holiday to some of their favourite holiday destinations is surging. Figures compiled for the BBC by TravelSupermarket show the likes of Spain, Turkey, and Cyprus are among the hardest hit. According to the stats, the average price for a week in Cyprus in August has gone up by 23 per cent, from £950 per person to £1,166. Spain has gone up from £835 to £914, while Greece has gone from £926 to £1,038. The United Arab Emirates has seen the biggest jump, going from £1,210 to £1,525 - a jump of 26 per cent. Only two countries among the top 10 most searched for have seen a drop. Italy has gone down 11 per cent, from £1,129 to £1,266, while Tunisia has dropped 4 per cent, from £794 to £763. Julia Lo Bue-Said, chief executive of travel agent industry group Advantage Travel Partnership, said the price rises were down to the high inflation seen across the world in recent years. "These increases simply keep pace with the broader cost of doing business and reflect the reality of higher operational costs, from increased energy bills affecting hotels, to elevated food costs impacting restaurants and rising wages across the hospitality sector," she told the BBC. Article continues below However, she said Brits do have money to spend, pointing at customers frequently upgrading to premium, all-inclusive packages and booking more expensive cabin seats on long-haul flights to locations such as Dubai. Consumer champion Which? added that prices were high because, although prices for things such as food and energy have increased, demand for foreign holidays in the UK remains strong. This is likely a result of wage growth continuing to outstrip inflation, giving Brits more spending power. Rory Boland, editor of Which? Travel, said: 'While inflation has started to ease over the last year, our latest research has shown holiday prices bucking the trend, with a combination of increased demand, alongside rising energy and fuel costs, contributing to higher prices for holidaymakers." Article continues below 'Booking early is almost always your best chance of securing the best rate," he continued. 'Take the time to shop around, and if you're holidaying with kids, consider travelling in the last week of summer holidays, as we've previously found this can be the cheapest week in the peak season.'
The Independent
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
New study shows all-inclusive holidays to top destinations are going up in price
All-inclusive family package holidays booked from the UK have been getting more expesive, according to new data that has shown a surge in prices at some summer hotspots favoured among Brits. Figures collected by TravelSupermarket for the BBC show that the top five most-searched holiday destinations – Spain, Greece, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Portugal – have all experienced price rises Trips to the UAE have seen the largest spike in price, rising 26 per cent from £1,210 in August 2024, to £1,525 in August 2025. The figures are based on online searches made on TravelSupermarket from 18 April to 17 June, for all-inclusive, seven-night family holidays in August 2025, compared it to the same month in 2024. Popular holiday destination Spain has seen a jump in the average cost per person from £835 in August 2024, to £914 in 2025. The average price in Greece has risen from £926 to £1,038 per person, while Turkey has surged from £874 to £1,003. Meanwhile, the average price for a week in August in Cyprus, which was number nine in the top 10 most searched, has seen a large jump of 23 per cent from £950 per person to £1,166. Based on these price hikes, travel agents said they have seen families booking shorter stays or travelling mid-week to try to keep the costs lower. "Last year we did a lot for 10 nights and this year we've got a lot of people dropping to four or seven nights, just a short little weekend vacation, just getting away in the sun," Luke Fitzpatrick, a travel consultant at Perfect Getaways in Liverpool, told the BBC. Julia Lo Bue-Said, chief executive of travel agent industry group Advantage Travel Partnership, told the news agency that the jump in price for package holidays could be for a range of reasons. "These increases simply keep pace with the broader cost of doing business and reflect the reality of higher operational costs, from increased energy bills affecting hotels, to elevated food costs impacting restaurants and rising wages across the hospitality sector," she said. She added that despite the rise in price, the industry group was seeing that some holidaymakers are still willing to put money towards a trip and even splash out on extra perks. Some customers have been upgrading to premium all-inclusive packages, as well as booking more expensive cabin seats on long-haul flights to destinations such as Dubai, she explained. While some areas of the world are seeing the price of a package holiday soar, not all destinations popular among Brits are experiencing a surge in costs. TravelSupermarket says that out of the top 10 most searched countries, Italy and Tunisia have actually seen prices drop by 11 per cent and four per cent, respectively, compared to 2024. Earlier this year, research by holiday company On the Beach found that all-inclusive package holidays have appealed beyond families to Generation Z. The study found a four per cent year-on-year rise amongst Gen Z travellers, with them accounting for 55 per cent of bookings.
