Summer holidays 2024: top deals

It might seem a long way off just now, but there's good reason to book your summer holiday early. Explore the latest deals and top tips to help you save with peace of mind in these uncertain times.

Looking for summer holiday ideas? Try our summer holiday finder for inspiration or check out our top 10 destinations for each month.

Top holiday deals for summer 2024

Save time and effort looking for summer 2024 offers: we have selected some of the very best deals out there to ensure you can easily find summer holidays that suit your budget.

  • Book online & save up to 6% on summer 2025 holidays
  • Plus free child places & £0 holiday deposits
  • Travel between 1st May & 31st Oct 2025 (inclusive)

Expires at 23:59 on Friday 31st Oct 2025 · View all TUI offers

  • Find top deals on summer 2024 holidays
  • Search by holiday type, destination & more
  • Travel between 1st May & 31st Oct 2024 (inclusive)
  • Save up to 45% on all inclusive Caribbean holidays
  • Plus save up to £800 off select rooms & durations
  • Extra 5% discount on selected resorts

Expires at 23:59 on Tuesday 30th Apr 2024 · View all Sandals offers

  • Book online & save on summer 2025 holidays
  • Discount varies by destination & time period
  • Travel between 1st May & 31st Oct 2025 (inclusive)

Expires at 23:59 on Friday 31st Oct 2025 · View all First Choice offers

  • Pay just £60 deposits on holidays in summer 2024
  • Get 23kg luggage. Depart from regional UK airports
  • Travel between 1st May & 31st Oct 2024 (inclusive)

Expires at 23:59 on Thursday 31st Oct 2024 · View all easyJet holidays offers

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Low holiday deposits for summer 2024

As people look to book early, it's important to take advantage of the many low deposits available for summer 2024. You can spread the payments of your summer 2024 holiday with many leading tour operators and online holiday providers.

  • Pay £0 deposits on select holidays with direct debit
  • Book holidays, cruises, city breaks & more - online only
  • Final payment due 8 weeks before departure
  • Pay low holiday deposits for 2024/2025 from £25 per person
  • Enjoy 0% interest & final payment due 14 days before trip
  • Choose from a range of all-inclusive getaways available
  • Pay a low holiday deposit from just £30 per person
  • Next payment is due 31 days after booking
  • Final payment 2 weeks before your departure
  • Pay just £60 deposit per person on holidays in 2023/2024
  • Make further payments when you can
  • Pay the remaining balance 10 weeks before departure

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FREE child places for summer 2024

Looking to book a family holiday for summer 2024? Check out the latest free child places available from popular holiday providers and hotel chains including single-parent offers.

  • Find FREE kids places with TUI child place finder
  • Select family/group size & the month of departure for holiday
  • Child places include flights, hotel, food & transfers
  • Get FREE child places on your next family holiday
  • Infants (under 2 year olds) go FREE with Jet2holidays
  • Find a holiday with the 'Free Child Place Finder' tool
  • Check out deal of the week with On the Beach
  • Discover new holiday offers every Monday
  • Book breaks across Spain, Greece & beyond
  • Browse top holidays with FREE kids places in 2024/2025
  • Book family holidays to the Balerics, Malta, Greece & more
  • Choose all-inclusive resorts. Prices start from £142 per person
  • Get FREE child places on family holidays in 2024/2025
  • Pay from low deposits on summer & winter holidays
  • Free places may not be combinable with other discounts
  • Save on family stays where kids stay for FREE
  • Includes benefits of kids club and kids pools
  • Visit hotels across South America, Europe & more

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Top 11 ways to save in the sales in 2024

Browsing sale offers on holidays can quickly become overwhelming as many big-name brands compete for your attention. To help you get the best deal and possibly save even more money, follow these top 11 tips:

1. Voucher codes & online deals

Although there are countless sales and cheap summer holiday deals for 2024, it's worth checking out the latest travel deals and discount codes also, which can, on occasion, save you even more.

2. Be ready

It might be worth checking out what offers are available over Black Friday week, as many early booking discounts will be worth looking at.

Although people think of the January sales, the real travel deals start pouring in from Boxing Day, if not before Christmas. If you know you want to bag a bargain, be ready to check for summer holiday deals for 2024 anytime from late December onwards - don't wait until 1 January 2024.

3. Book in advance

Booking well in advance is a sure-fire way to save on your next holiday. Use the extensive range of sale holidays for 2024 to sew up your summer break now, and you'll benefit from the cheap deals and special savings which are currently on offer.

Our pick of the best all inclusive summer holiday destinations
Our pick of the best all inclusive summer holiday destinations © Dzmitrock87 - Fotolia.com

4. Book online

Holiday companies want you to book online. Not only will you often find the best deals on holidays this way, but companies such as TUI and Jet2holidays tend to offer an incentive discount when you book online to help you save even more.

5. Low deposits

Look out for low deposit options in the sale. These enable you to pay a little up-front to secure your booking, and to settle the rest at a later date within an agreed period.

6. Kids go free

Most major holiday companies run some sort of promotion whereby kids, or the first child booked, can stay for free. Check the small print as age restrictions apply. However, if you're booking a summer 2024 family escape, this is an unmissable way to save a little extra.

Summer holidays 2024/2025: kids go free
Summer holidays 2024/2025: kids go free © Tomsickova - Fotolia

Our family holiday destination finder will help you choose where and when to go based on your preferred type of weather and holiday. We've even given our top tips to make your job easier.

7. Consider your destination

It's always worth comparing destinations to see if you could save more money by booking somewhere that's perhaps a little quieter and where your Sterling will go that bit further.

Think about new destinations you would like to explore and think outside of the popular destination box.

Be inspired with our summer holiday destination finder. Enter the type of destination and preferred weather conditions you're after and we'll tell you which destinations to consider and when is best to go.

8. Book outside the school holidays

If you're kid-free, and therefore not restricted by school terms, consider booking your summer holiday either earlier or later in the season, such as in May or at the end of August or in September. You're much more likely to find cheaper deals and some great offers for this period.

9. Look out of season

Naturally, the peak holiday season in any destination means higher prices. If you know where you want to go and are flexible, consider visiting out of peak season.

For example, Barbados in April is delightful: although it's the low season, there's still plenty of sunshine and high temperatures.

Do your research, and check the sales to see if you could save on a break to your desired holiday destination.

10. Search for 'value added' holidays

Extras can soon mount up, so keep an eye out for online deals that include things such as checked luggage, free accommodation upgrades, transfers and activities such as water sports or kids' clubs.

11. Look for cancellation policies

Not quite an up-front saving tip but checking out the amendment and cancellation policy before you book is a good way to understand what your options are if circumstances change. There is now a wide variety of policies out there but make sure you read the fine print.

VRBO even has a free cancellation option on their holiday accommodation search*, so you can filter properties with this extra flexibility giving you some extra peace of mind.

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Seasonal savings on holidays for summer 2024 give you the perfect opportunity to book a steal of a summer break with your family, friends or a loved one.

Best summer holiday destinations by month

Looking for inspiration? Check out our top 10 holiday destinations with great hot and sunny weather for each summer month - from June to August 2024.

As you can see, there's a wealth of different holiday options out there, from classic beach breaks to city escapes. Make the most of these great holiday savings and summer deals for 2024 to get away for less in the coming year.

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