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Last-minute late holiday deals

Last-minute holidays are all about embracing your spontaneous side – and scoring a great deal while you’re at it. After all, there’s no better feeling than knowing the person in the plane seat next to you paid double what you did.

Finding a cheap last-minute holiday is all about flexibility. From the big stuff, like your destination, right down to the little details such as your flight time, keeping an open mind is the key to getting a last-minute bargain.

You’ll have more luck if you’re looking outside of peak travel periods, too. If you can, avoid school and bank holidays and travel during less popular times (early or late in the day, or during the week) to increase your chances of finding a package holiday price you love.

Cheap last-minute deals for under £300pp

Booking last minute is a brilliant way to bag a cheap holiday – but only if you’re truly flexible. According to TravelSupermarket data, around three weeks before your departure date is the best time to book for a cheap deal, but be aware that you’ll have less choice than if you booked early. Leave it too late, though, and you may find that you’re paying over the odds. Prices can creep upwards again around a week before departures.

Rocamar Apartments

Puerto Rico (Gran Canaria), Gran Canaria, Spain
  • 15 May 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Self-catering
  • From Newcastle

Prices from

£241 pp
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H10 Tenerife Playa

Puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife, Spain
  • 19 May 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Half board
  • From Manchester

Prices from

£289 pp
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Caybeach Sun

4.2

Very Good

Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Spain
  • 15 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • Self-catering
  • From Birmingham

Prices from

£297 pp
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Most popular last-minute holiday destinations

The best place to go on a last-minute holiday depends on one thing: you. Short city breaks in top European cities such as Paris and Rome will satisfy your adventure cravings, or you can snap up a cheap sunshine break in Spain, Greece or Turkey.

Last-minute spring holidays

If you can avoid Easter, spring is a great time to score a cheap last-minute holiday. Sneak in some early season sunshine in Sicily or Malta or see cities like Amsterdam and Tokyo in full bloom before the flowers disappear for another year.

Acacia Resort

4.2

Very Good

Campofelice, Sicily, Italy
  • 15 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Luton

Prices from

£643 pp
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Acacia Palace

4.4

Excellent

Marina Di Ragusa, Sicily, Italy
  • 5 May 2025
  • 5 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Gatwick

Prices from

£635 pp
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Hotel Ipanema

4.2

Very Good

Taormina, Sicily, Italy
  • 15 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • Half board
  • From Luton

Prices from

£683 pp
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Last-minute city breaks

Only have a few days to get away? Need to use up your annual leave before Christmas? Last-minute city breaks in Europe are the answer. Touch down in some of the world’s best cities in a couple of hours and get set for cool culture, great food and plenty of sightseeing.

Last-minute beach holidays

Last-minute holidays aren’t really about the destination, but the experience. When all you want to do is get on a beach, like, yesterday, take off to the sun-drenched shores of the Algarve, Majorca and Cyprus.

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Vila Galé Ampalius

4.3

Excellent

Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
  • 2 November 2025
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Gatwick

Prices from

£440 pp
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Oceanus Aparthotel

4.4

Excellent

Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
  • 22 February 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Self-catering
  • From Gatwick

Prices from

£349 pp
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Ukino Family Palmeiras Village

4.6

Excellent

Porches, Algarve, Portugal
  • 5 May 2025
  • 4 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Gatwick

Prices from

£476 pp
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Last-minute deals to the Canaries

With over 300 days of sunshine a year, the Canaries are a great bet for some spur-of-the-moment warmth.

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Rocamar Apartments

Puerto Rico (Gran Canaria), Gran Canaria, Spain
  • 15 May 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Self-catering
  • From Newcastle

Prices from

£241 pp
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Casablanca

4.5

Excellent

Puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife, Spain
  • 7 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • Self-catering
  • From Manchester

Prices from

£407 pp
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H10 Tenerife Playa

Puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife, Spain
  • 19 May 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Half board
  • From Manchester

Prices from

£289 pp
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Last-minute deals to Turkey

Whether you’re dreaming of lush hotels or waterparks for the kids, a last-minute holiday to Turkey delivers both.

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Jasmin Beach Hotel

4

Good

Bodrum, Bodrum Area, Turkey
  • 3 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Luton

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£593 pp
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Hotel Istanköy Bodrum

4.6

Excellent

Bodrum, Bodrum Area, Turkey
  • 3 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Luton

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£507 pp
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Toloman Bitez Park Apartments

Bodrum, Bodrum Area, Turkey
  • 11 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Gatwick

Prices from

£559 pp
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Last-minute holidays in Tunisia

Great value resorts, a three-hour flight time and pristine beaches for days? Say hello to up-and-coming Tunisia.

Diar Lemdina Hotel

Hammamet-Yasmine, Hammamet, Tunisia
  • 3 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Edinburgh

Prices from

£481 pp
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Paradis Palace

4

Good

Hammamet, Tunisia
  • 4 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Birmingham

Prices from

£596 pp
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Royal Nozha

4.4

Excellent

Hammamet, Tunisia
  • 6 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Gatwick

Prices from

£546 pp
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Last-minute deals to Morocco

Go to Morocco for the great prices, stay for the endlessly sunny skies, lush resorts and cool, colourful cities.

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Lunja Village

3.3

Poor

Agadir, Morocco
  • 10 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • Self-catering
  • From Stansted

Prices from

£389 pp
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Anezi Tower Hotel & Apartments

Agadir, Morocco
  • 6 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • Self-catering
  • From Gatwick

Prices from

£427 pp
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Club Al Moggar Garden Beach

3.9

Good

Agadir, Morocco
  • 2 May 2025
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Stansted

Prices from

£395 pp
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Top tips for bagging a last-minute deal

When’s the best time to book a late deal holiday?

The cheapest time to book a last-minute package holiday is generally around three to four weeks before you go, but it can depend on the destination. You’re more likely to score an off-season winter bargain at the last minute than you are during the peak of the summer school holidays.

How close to departure should I book my last-minute deal?

It depends on how flexible you are. You could book as late as a few days out if you don’t mind where you’re going or where you sit on the plane. But if you have a few non-negotiables, like your hotel or departure time, you may want to book at least four weeks in advance.

Are last minute holidays cheaper than booking in advance?

Last-minute holidays can be cheaper than booking in advance, but it’s not always the case. Prices will depend on demand and availability – and it goes both ways. Hotel and flight prices can rise as they near capacity, but they can also drop at the last minute as companies try to fill any remaining seats or rooms. A good rule of thumb is to book when you’re comfortable with the price you see.

Can I still book an all-inclusive deal at the last minute?

Yes, you can book all-inclusive deals as late as you like. However, you’ll have to pay for the holiday in full at the time of booking as most pay-monthly plans require at least ten weeks’ lead time.

How do I make sure my last-minute holiday is protected?

Booking your last-minute holiday as an ATOL-protected package is a good way to protect your finances should your holiday company collapse. If you pay with a credit card and the holiday costs more than £100, you’ll also be covered by Section 75 of The Consumer Credit Act 1974. Travel insurance is also a good idea – take out a policy as soon as you book your holiday to get the most from your cover.

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