10 budget-friendly family holiday destinations for summer 2026

Looking for an affordable family getaway this summer? Here at TravelSupermarket, we’ve crunched the numbers to bring you the top ten cheapest family holiday destinations for summer 2026.

Spain, that ever-popular holiday hotspot, continues to reign supreme, offering an irresistible blend of value, variety and vibrant culture. Four out of our destinations in the top ten for value are in sunny Spain. But don't worry if you're looking for something different – the data has some surprises in store too.

And, to prove that peak season doesn’t always need to mean peak prices, we’ve also scoured our site for the best family holiday deals this summer for less than £500pp.

So, grab your sunglasses and let's dive into the best budget-friendly destinations where your pounds will stretch further for your family getaway. Vamos!

Spain takes the lead

When it comes to the overall cheapest destinations, Spain dominates the list, with three of the top five destinations located on its sunny Mediterranean shores and four Spanish destinations in the overall top ten.

The Costa Brava takes the crown as the most affordable destination with the average price of a seven-night family holiday coming in at £685pp, closely followed by Costa Dorada (£732pp) and Costa Blanca (£738pp), showcasing the exceptional value Spain continues to offer British holidaymakers.

While mainland Spain features prominently, the Spanish island of Majorca also comes in at number nine with prices here averaging £843pp for a seven-night family holiday.

Beyond Spain

For those looking to venture outside of Spain, the list offers some exciting alternatives. Morocco comes in at second place with the average price of a seven-night summer holiday coming in at £727pp in Marrakech, while Agadir is seventh with seven-night family holidays averaging £775pp.

Chris Webber, TravelSupermarket’s head of holidays and deals says: "Morocco appearing twice in the top ten is a real sign of the times - destinations like Marrakech and Agadir are increasingly popular with families who want guaranteed sunshine and genuine value."

The Bourgas area in Bulgaria sneaks in the fifth place (£744pp), ideal for fun-filled sunshine holidays. Away from the beach, the Italian Lakes come in at number six (£748pp) with Lake Garda and Lake Como family favourites.

Malta makes an appearance at number eight (£808pp), where families love its spectacular coastline and historic sites. And the sun-drenched Algarve (£846pp) in Portugal completes our top ten.

Summer family holiday deals for less than £500pp

While the average prices we found reflect the full range of options, families who book smartly can secure summer holidays for less than £500pp this summer. When we looked, there were seven-night family holidays from just £329pp on TravelSupermarket, showing that peak summer doesn’t have to mean peak prices if you’re flexible on your departure airport and travel dates.

Here are some of the top deals we found:

Tenerife

Three-star Tenerife - £329pp

A seven-night stay in the three-star Casablanca Hotel, Tenerife, on a self-catering basis with flights departing from Stansted on 11 August.

Costa Brava

Four-star Costa Brava - £399pp

A seven-night stay in the four-star htop Royal Star, Lloret De Mar, on a half-board basis with flights departing from Manchester on 7 August.

Costa Blanca

Four-star Costa Blanca - £439pp

A seven-night stay in the four-star Albir Playa Hotel & Spa, Costa Blanca, on a B&B basis with flights departing from Birmingham on 5 August.

Bodrum

Four-star Turkey - £458pp

A seven-night stay at the four-star Bodrum Beach Resort, Turkey, on a B&B basis with flights departing Gatwick on 14 August.

Algarve

Four-star Algarve - £469pp

A seven-night stay at the four-star Villa Doris Suites, Algarve, on a self-catering basis with flights departing from Manchester on 27 July.

Majorca

Four-star Majorca - £479pp

A seven-night stay at the four-star EIX Lagotel Holiday Resort, Majorca, on a self-catering basis with flights departing from Bristol on 13 August.

Please note: Our research analysed clicks on TravelSupermarket between 1 January and 10 February 2026 for seven-night family holidays departing between 25 July and 24 August 2026, excluding airports in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Only destinations with sufficient search volume were included. Specific deals are based on availability at time of research and are subject to change.