17 January 2020 | Updated 27 January 20256 min read
Salou For a cheap all-inclusive break in Spain this summer, choose Salou.
Searching for this year’s family sunshine escape? It’s no secret that prices go up during the school summer holidays but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a good deal – especially if you consider going all-inclusive.
Just think: your hotel, food and drink are all paid for upfront so there’s no need to budget for ice cream, plus your resort’s entertainment schedule means keeping the little ones entertained is easy, too. Choose a package deal with your luggage and transfers included as well, and you’re on to a winner.
As for where to go, we’ve crunched the numbers at TravelSupermarket HQ to reveal ten of the cheapest destinations for a seven-night, all-inclusive family getaway this summer – all departing after England’s schools break up in July and arriving back for the start of term in September.
When it comes to low-cost deals in the Costa Dorada, Salou has got it covered. This popular resort is one of the cheapest in Spain this summer, averaging £672pp for a seven-night family getaway on an all-inclusive basis.
Peel yourself away from your hotel pool and you’ll find heaps to do, from playing volleyball on Llevant Beach to hitting the water slides at PortAventura World.
If you’re up for an adventure, hire a car. Barcelona is around 90 minutes from Salou, or you could head inland to explore the cities of Reus and Valls.
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Majorca is the Balearics’ queen of all-inclusive, so it’s no surprise that it makes the shortlist for a cheap all-inclusive family holiday. At around £704pp, it takes second place for summer 2025.
With three sandy coves and a handful of seaside cafés and bars, it's a great choice for a laidback beach escape. Rocky headlands shelter the beaches from wind and waves, perfect for swimming and watersports like paddleboarding.
For an exciting day out, the Drach Caves are just a 20-minute trip up the coast.
If you’re looking to do Turkey on the cheap, Alanya is the place to go. One of the cheapest all-inclusive destinations for a family holiday this summer, the Turquoise Coast resort came third for the best price, with a week’s all-inclusive during the school holidays averaging £712pp.
August brings 12 hours of sunshine a day and you won’t find a better place to soak it up than Kleopatra Beach. This 2km (1.2 miles) stretch of soft sand has plenty of space for the whole family and all the facilities you need, from beach bars to souvenir shops.
A trip to Alanya’s medieval castle is a must, as is a boat cruise from the marina.
Package beach breaks are Benidorm’s bread and butter. Budget-friendly hotels scatter the shoreline and the city’s six beaches have got everything from juice bars to banana boats.
Known for its abundance of British restaurants and pubs, it’s a great destination for any families with fussy eaters, and the prices are decent too. A week’s all-inclusive escape in the school summer holidays will set you back £752pp on average.
To seek out Benidorm’s quieter side, hit the walking trails of Sierra Helada Natural Park or visit the Algar waterfalls (a 30-minute drive away).
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Smack bang in the middle of the airport and historic Rhodes Town, Ialyssos (around £788pp) is a hit with families looking to flop on a beach within minutes of touching down.
A long sand-and-pebble beach reaches all the way to neighbouring Ixia but many choose this north coast town for its well-rated all-inclusive resorts like the Atlantica Princess and Blue Bay Resort.
When you’re not basking by your sun-drenched pool, there’s lots to get stuck into in the island’s capital. Just 15 minutes away, it’s packed to the brim with shops to browse and old town streets to explore.
Puerto del Carmen ticks all the boxes for family fun in the sun this summer: its beaches are golden, the sea warm, and the town is full of kid-friendly restaurants and cafés. Plus, it’s just ten minutes from Lanzarote Airport – ideal if you’ve got a car full of children.
The all-inclusive resorts come in every shape and size too, many with huge pools, jam-packed kids’ clubs and activities such as tennis and golf.
Our data found that, on average, a week’s all-inclusive family break costs £806pp during the summer holidays.
A week in Marmaris comes in at £827pp. This lively resort town has a prime position overlooking the Med and is known for its bustling beach and countless activities that will keep the whole family entertained – think jeep safaris, Turkish baths and boat tours. The sheltered bay is a haven for swimming and watersports, too.
Prefer to keep it chill? Kick back on neighbouring Icmeler Beach or explore the walking trails in Marmaris’s pine-clad hills.
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Lanzarote’s well-loved southern resort of Playa Blanca makes the list of cheapest destinations for a seven-night family escape, costing £848pp on average for an all-inclusive stay this summer.
The beaches are the town’s biggest draw, ranging from watersport central, Playa Dorada, to the sheltered white sands of Playa Flamingo. Behind them, colourful promenades buzz with shops, cafés and restaurants serving something to suit all tastes.
For a real family treat, head out on a dolphin-spotting boat tour. These friendly creatures can be seen year round in the Canary Islands.
Head to Side this summer for sunbathing and sightseeing combined. It takes ninth place in the line up (around £897pp for an all-inclusive family holiday), and you won’t struggle to find a resort you like, with stunning sea views and spas coming standard in many.
Fill your morning by exploring ancient ruins in the Old Town – highlights include the Roman amphitheatre and Apollo Temple. Afternoons are best spent on the beach, soaking up the high-20s heat.
To the west, Side Beach stretches along the coast with soft sand and all the usual seaside facilities like watersports, cafés and sun-loungers.
You’ll find no shortage of sea, sand and sun in Torremolinos. This holiday hotspot has everything you want for a family beach break, with a good deal of resorts to boot.
Torremolinos’s golden beaches stretch all the way to Benalmádena and have loads going on, with everything from cave kayaking to pedalos on offer.
Away from the sand, Aqualand Torremolinos waterpark is a firm favourite with kids, while nearby Malaga (25 minutes away) has enough restaurants, shops and sightseeing to keep you entertained all day.
Prices average £936pp for a seven-night all-inclusive stay.
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*Please note: The research looked at all price searches via TravelSupermarket from 1-23 January 2025 for seven-night family holidays departing between 23 July and 24 August 2025. The cheapest all-inclusive destinations were based on the median all-inclusive price across that summer period.
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