Escaping on a much needed holiday under £600 per person can be fantastic. It's a great budget to have. Destinations as far as New York and Dubai are certainly options if that's your budget, but you can also enjoy some excellent European destinations. Five star resorts and hotels like the Titanic Lara Beach in Turkey and Fantasia Baha Principe in Tenerife's Golf Del Sur can be great for a luxurious family holiday.
If you've got a budget of £600 per family, you can still enjoy a holiday in the UK and abroad in 2025 / 2026. Cheap destinations like the Algarve and Benidorm should be on your list of beach holidays abroad, while in the UK, holiday parks can ensure the whole family can escape on a break.
Whether it's £600 per person, per couple or per family, discover where, when and how you can get away with our helpful guide. Let's start with some tips and tricks to stay under budget:
From free child places to discount codes, there are plenty of ways to save money on your next holiday. Keep an eye out for great deals throughout the year, especially in January, September or November (for Black Friday offers), sign up to email lists and shop around. Not all brands have the same offers.
Booking a self catering escape can help reduce the cost of your trip, but you should keep in mind the extra costs of food and drink while you're away. Apartments with a kitchen can be a great option, allowing you to shop for food at the local supermarket and make your own meals.
As with anything you're trying to save money on, being flexible is so important. From choosing early morning flights, to a low cost hotel in the suburbs, there are so many great ways to save, but the more flexible you can be the better. And while a last minute holiday could throw up some brilliant savings, booking far in advance can also help you too.
With a higher budget, booking an all inclusive holiday can be the perfect way to watch your spending. Knowing that your flights, accommodation, food and drink (even alcoholic drinks) are included, means you don't have to worry about spending more on holiday. Well, maybe for an ice cream on the beach, ay? An alternative board basis to look at is half board. While drinks aren't usually included, two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) can help alleviate some of the cost element of spending money in resort.
When there's more than 2 of you, sharing a room can help keep the cost down. While interconnecting rooms are often available at family hotels, family rooms can be cheaper than 2 rooms, but still often provide plenty of space for both adults and children. Family suites usually have a bedroom and separate living area with a pull out sofa bed.
When you're on a budget, sometimes the last thing you want to worry about is the money that you're spending while away so all inclusive resorts can be a really good option, especially for families. Even half board options can help you keep control of your finances while you're abroad, with many options including buffet style restaurants, ensuring the family can stock up on food for the whole day. Many of the popular brands offer a range of all inclusive holiday deals, with certain suppliers even including things like airport transfers too.
It's important to stay financially protected when booking your holiday and travelling. We always recommend booking a package with an ABTA or ATOL protected holiday company like TUI, Jet2holidays and Blue Sea Holidays. You can often find that booking your flight and accommodation separately from one another can help save you money. Just make sure you have comprehensive travel insurance in place before you book and that you check the latest travel advice before you go. Along with our holiday deals above, search companies like Icelolly holidays, Dealchecker and TravelSupermarket for a holiday comparison.
You can keep the cost of family holidays down by booking a break with free kids places. It varies from hotel to hotel, with children over certain ages not qualifying for the discount, but often when two adults share a room with a child, that child can go free. Check the booking conditions with the tour operator, travel agent or hotel before you book. Free child places are often available with TUI and Jet2 in the summer holidays too, which can really help to discount the price of your family holiday.