The budget-friendly holiday hotspot UK families are flocking to

WorldTravel
19 Jul 2025 • 10:20 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Marmaris, Turkey, has been identified as the cheapest short-haul holiday destination for UK families, according to Post Office Travel Money.
  • A basket of 10 common tourist items in Marmaris costs £128.99, which is nearly half the price of the most expensive destination surveyed, Ibiza.
  • The low prices are primarily due to a significant fall in the value of the Turkish lira against the pound.
  • Despite local price increases in Turkey, the favourable exchange rate means British visitors will only pay approximately 10 per cent more than a year ago.
  • Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, and Portugal's Algarve were ranked as the second and third most affordable destinations for UK holidaymakers.

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