Sadly it's unlikely you'll be able to find flight inclusive holidays under £50 per person, even with low cost airlines like Ryanair offering cheap escapes. Your accommodation would need to be a budget friendly hostel too, especially for solo travellers, sharing with other guests.
But fear not, the UK can be very cheap with many holiday parks offering short breaks for less, with brands like Park Holidays UK, Pontins and Haven regularly having holiday deals for less than £50 per person. If you're lucky, you may even be able to get a budget break under £50 per family with the likes of Park Holidays UK and Pontins!
There are some fab destinations in the UK you can discover for much less than you think. Budget breaks abroad are far less likely, and you might have to shop around, book low cost airlines like Ryanair or Wizzair and stay in hostels to keep the cost down.
With stunning scenery, beautiful beaches and loads to do, Wales is such a great destination for a getaway. For a cheap city break, try Cardiff, while beach holiday destinations include Barmouth, Llandudno and Tenby.
The Lincolnshire coast has long been a favourite holiday destination for many Brits, with the popular seaside town of Skegness offering cheap hotels and caravan parks, along with great beaches, a seal sanctuary and lots of other things to do.
For a beach holiday, Dorset is a great choice. Places like Lyme Regis, Weymouth and Bournemouth have great hotels, caravan parks and self catering cottages meaning there's plenty of choice whoever you're with and whatever sort of holiday you're enjoying.
One of your best chances of getting a very cheap holiday is staying at a caravan park or holiday park. With brands like Pontins, Park Resorts and Haven Holidays offering parks throughout the UK, their holidays can start from as little as £69 for a family of four, that's less than £18 per person for a 4 night break.
If you know where you want to go and where you want to stay, you might be best booking direct with the tour operator, holiday provider, holiday park or hotel. They can often offer discounts for booking direct. Alternatively, if you're not sure yet, still deciding and need a bit of inspiration, we have some great ideas at My Budget Break or you can try companies like Breakfree Holidays if you're keen to stay in the UK and Spabreaks.com if you're looking to enjoy a relaxing spa break within your budget.
UK holidays generally won't have free child place offers, however, you might be able to find other discounts to keep down the cost of your holiday, such as discount codes, promotional offers like on Black Friday or in the January sales, or kids eat free or for less.