Top budget holiday destinations

Looking for budget friendly travel locations? Look no further...

13th Jun 2024

 

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Looking to add more destinations to your holiday bucket list, but need to stick to a budget? No problem, we've got you covered. We've picked five of the best budget friendly holiday destinations to put right on your bucket list this summer.

Remember to book your airport travel from Leicester to Birmingham airport with us. Prices start from just £9 one-way - saving you even more money. It takes just an hour to get to Birmingham airport, allowing you to sit back, relax and plan your holiday.

So, without further ado, here's five of the best budget holiday destinations.

 

1. Turkey

Looking for a sunny beach holiday that's great value? Turkey is the place to be, it's great for families, friends, couples and solo travellers. There's great nightlife in Marmaris, or if you're looking for something quieter, Turnuc is the place to be - it's also just a 30-minute taxi boat tide away to Marmaris if you're missing the party atmosphere.

We recommend travelling between April and October for warm weather.

Places to explore: Marmaris castle, Marmaris Atlantis Waterpark, Dolphin-Park, Marmaris Icmeler Beach, Beach Turnuc, which is a Blue Flag beach.

Flight time to Birmingham airport: Antalya (4 hour and 10 minutes) Dalaman (4 hour and 20 minutes) Bodrum (4 hour and 15 minutes) Istanbul (4 hour and 5 minutes)

2. Krakow, Poland

Popular with party goers, young budget holiday makers, solo travellers and couples. Krakow is Poland's capital and is one of the cheapest places to fly to in Europe when comparing to other cities. When doing your research and booking ahead, you can bag flights from just £25! There's beautiful architecture to explore including cobbled streets, but there's a modern cosmopolitan vibe to explore too if that's more your cup of tea.

We recommend visiting Krakow from June and August for the best weather.

Places to visit: Warsaw Rising Museum, Warsaw's Old Town, the King Zygmunt III Waza Column and Presidential Palace - all free to visit!

Flight time from Birmingham airport: Approx. 2 hour and 30 minutes

3. Palma, Mallorca 

Looking for a beach holiday that's budget friendly? Mallorca has you covered! You can sunbathe on the gorgeous beaches, try out snorkelling or go hiking - there's so much to explore and most of it can be free. A pint of beer in Palma is approximately £2.50!

We recommend visiting Palma from May to September for the best weather.

Flight time from Birmingham airport: 2 hour and 30 minutes

4. Vienna, Austria 

Vienna is a beautiful city to explore and it's breath-taking to walk around with so much history to take in. Did you know both Mozart and Beethoven lived in Vienna? When you do your research, you can bag flights from just £24!

Places to explore: St Stephen's Cathedral it has beautiful views from the spire, local cafes, bars and restaurants are also all on your doorstep. There's even a great selection of concerts and festivals in summer.

Vienna is also a great place to explore during the festive period from November - December. If you're looking for lovely weather and rich blue skies, you're best going between May and October.

Flight time from Birmingham airport: Approx. 3 hour and 40 minutes.

5. Prague, Czech Republic 

If you're looking for a place to party with your mates, but also need to stick to a tight budget, then Prague has you covered. It may be a cheap place to visit and explore, but Prague doesn't let you down. It's perfect for friends, couples and even families. There's so much history to explore across Prague and a delicious range of local cuisine to indulge in too.

You can get a room for under £30 a night when you do your research! And a pint of beer is approximately £2, with a lovely latte/coffee costing around £2.50.

Prague is lovely to visit in Summer and Winter. They have some lovely Christmas markets to explore in December. If you're looking for warmer weather and blue skies, we recommend travelling between June and September.

Flight time from Birmingham airport: Approx. 2 hours.

 

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