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Cheap holidays

The cheapest flight rarely makes the cheapest holiday. What matters far more is what a week costs once you've landed, and which week you pick.

Two levers matter, and the fare is the smaller one

Destination cost of living and travel date do more to your total than any deal ever will.

A fortnight in Thailand can undercut a fortnight in the Canaries once you count food and drink, despite the flight costing three times as much — meals are a few pounds and beer is cheaper than coffee. And the same hotel in the same resort routinely costs 30–40% less in mid-January than in February half term. If your dates can move, that's the biggest saving available to you. If they can't, choosing a cheaper country to be in is the next best lever.

Where a week costs least

Ranked by what you'll actually spend once you're there, not by fare.

How to cut the total without cutting the holiday

Questions people ask

Is a cheap deal ever a bad idea?

When it's an east-facing Caribbean beach, a low-altitude ski resort, or a hotel a two-hour transfer from the airport. Cheap for a reason is a real thing, and we'll tell you which reason.

When are the cheapest weeks to travel?

Mid-January to early February, the first half of May, and late September to October. All avoid school holidays and most have decent weather.

Are last-minute deals cheaper?

Sometimes, for flexible couples. For families needing specific rooms and dates, booking early is nearly always cheaper and always less stressful.

Do you charge booking fees?

We'll tell you the full cost before you commit, including anything the principal charges. No surprises after the deposit.

Genuinely cheap, and what you give up

Every one of these is a real saving. We've said where the compromise is.

Guide prices, per person, based on two sharing, including return flights, accommodation and transfers where stated. They indicate what a holiday of this type has typically cost and are not an offer or a quotation. Your price depends on dates, party, board basis, departure airport and availability, and is confirmed in writing before any payment is taken.

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