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Last minute holidays 2025

Grab 'em while they're hot! 🔥 Okay so technically they'll be hot for a while, but unlike that carton of almond milk in our office fridge, these babies won't be around forever, (sorry to all almond milk lovers, we mean no disrespect). In a couple of weeks you could be slurping sangria in Majorca, stretching out on one of Corfu's Blue-Flag beaches (extra stress-free if you go for an all-inclusive Turkey deal), or heading out on a city break to Barcelona with your Out of Office well and truly on. We've got loads of cheap package holidays, and these are just some of the best for when you want to jet off sooner rather than later (we feel ya).

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Last minute holidays guide

British weather? Always a disappointment, no matter what time of year it is. (Try and say British summer without a sarcastic snarl, we dare you.) The weather on holiday though... always bangin'. So, here's a crazy thought...why not escape it? Yeah. We said it. We're here to show you what you could (and, we hope, will) be doing instead of endlessly checking your weather app these next few weeks and confirming that - yes - you'll once again need your umbrella. Think you, kicking back in the sun with a beer or cheeky Fanta Lemon in hand - all as early as NEXT WEEK. From when to book your last-minute getaway to bagging the best deals, and even where to jet off to. You need some inspo? Say no more...

What is a Last Minute Holiday?

A last minute holiday is generally defined as a trip booked between 2 to 6 weeks before the departure date.

Once upon a time, this meant booking literally days before you fly, but the industry has moved on a bit since then. Today, the "last minute window" is often:

Best Price Window: 2 to 4 weeks before departure.
True Last Minute: Within 14 days of departure.

So, what are we waiting for? Time is ticking...

Finding the Best Last Minute Holiday Deals

The main factor driving low prices is availability. If you can wait it out (and you're flexible on your choices), then holding off until close to your departure date means there'll definitely be flights and hotels that have a load of availability left. Have a think about the following:

Be Flexible with Dates: If possible, look for midweek departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) or flights landing back midweek. Weekend travel is almost always more expensive.
Consider Off-Peak Destinations: Look at popular resorts just before or just after the school holiday rush. Places like the Canary Islands and Balearics offer year-round sunshine (winner) and last-minute availability.
Choose Regional Airports: Departing from a smaller, less busy regional airport can often result in lower prices than leaving from major hubs like London Gatwick or Manchester.

The Best Time to Book a Last Minute Holiday

Now, this is by no means an exact science, but our team are expert holiday bargain hunters. And trust us, we've seen enough sales launched and analysed enough data that we think they know their stuff.

Late Evenings: Some deals are released late at night, often between 10 PM and 1 AM. Grab that laptop, and maybe a coffee for this one.
The 3-Week Mark: The sweet spot is often 21 to 28 days out. This is a crucial time for airlines to get bums on seats.
Just before Payday: Counter-intuitively, prices can sometimes spike just after the end of the month when more people have money to spend. Searching a few days before the month-end can result in a pretty sweet savings.

Trending last minute holiday destinations 2025

So you know you want a holiday, like, right now - just don't know where? Don't worry. We've been there, done that, got the T-shirt tan lines to prove it. Whether you're keeping it classic with one of our stunning Greece holidays to somewhere like Crete, splashing out along the Amalfi Coast, or throwing out the rule book entirely and setting your sights on a long-haul jaunt to Dubai, your next holiday is only a few clicks away...

Last minute holidays to suit everyone

So, you've decided a last-minute getaway is for you. But, have you decided who's coming? Is it time to arrange the kennels... and the babysitters? And, more importantly, where to? Take a look below for some of our top recommendations.

Last minute city breaks

Don't worry, we still love beaches (we'll get to that), but we've got a little room in our heart for last minute city breaks too. With (typically) shorter flights and fewer days of annual leave to beg your boss for, city breaks are the perfect chance to jet off for some last-minute fun. Whether you're looking to romance your way through a couples' break or get the whole gang together for a friends' holiday - with our last-minute deals, there's no need to wait.

Last minute family holidays

Got a cheeky half-term coming up and wondering how you're going to keep the kids entertained for a week? We've got a few ideas... Well, one big one. Kids love surprises, and nothing says SURPRISE like one of our last minute family holidays. Plus, it means there won't be any distractions or weeks of "how long until we go on holiday?!" to put up with. It's a win-win for everyone!

Last minute beach breaks

Told you we'd get to them. Whether you've been uhming and ahhing about a Thailand holiday, thinking about jetting off to Egypt, or you've been eyeing up one of our epic Portugal holidays (good choices, by the way), a last minute beach holiday is always a good idea. We don't know about you, but we're always in the mood to swap our office commute for a flight to somewhere sunny. If you've had it up to here (pretend we're holding our hand really high) with unpredictable weather forecasts and mundane routines, then one of our beach holidays is calling your name. Pack your flip-flops.

Cheap last minute holidays 2025

When it comes to holidays, the only thing we want to be 'forking out' is the huge plate of spaghetti we've got from the all inclusive buffet, thank you. The best holidays aren't always the ones with the biggest price tag (Jessie J taught us well), which is why we've hand-picked this mix of budget-friendly and three-star hotels in some really popular destinations, so you can snap up a cheap holiday deal without having to wait 'til next summer to jet off! From soaking up the sunny weather in Benidorm to taking in the toasty Turkey weather, you'll be hitting a scorcher for sure. Grab one of these bad boys and you'll be going from work to beach mode faster than your boss can raise an eyebrow at your annual leave request...

Last Minute All Inclusive in Turkey? Pick Swandor Resorts

Fancy a spontaneous escape? Grab an all inclusive bargain to Turkey's stunning coast. Whether you're drawn to the glitz of Topkapi Palace or the gorgeous beaches of Swandor Kemer Resort, there's something for everyone. 😍🌞🍹🍝

Last minute Canaries holidays 2025

The spontaneous urge to drop everything and jet off to somewhere scorchio is REAL. Especially when it's grey, drizzly and downright miserable back home. (Which, let's face it, sums up about 85% of the year.) Enter: Canary Island holidays. Why? Because, like Jennifer Aniston, these islands are completely timeless and always hot. (Oh, come on, we all want to age like that don't we?).

It doesn't matter what the calendar's saying - January blues, April showers, soggy September - we (and the Canaries) are here to save the day 🦸🏻 You could be slurping sangria on the seafront on one of our Fuerteventura holidays, hiking (well, strolling) around national parks on a holiday to Tenerife, or lazing on a beach somewhere in Lanzarote, like a true professional lounger.

The point is, the sun's always shining 'round these parts (they literally have more daylight hours than anywhere else in Europe - no biggie). Don't believe us? Just take a look at the weather in Tenerife! So even if it's lashing down outside your window right now, you could be sunbathing as early as next week. Sound good? 😎

Last minute Greece holidays 2025

Greece holidays are so laidback they're practically horizontal on a lounger with a cheeky cocktail in hand... That kinda laidback. Sound like a bit of you? Maybe it already is you, we aren't psychic (wouldn't that be cool though!) We're getting ahead of ourselves though, we're here to chat the super-swanky hotels you're gonna be snapping up. That, and eating mountains of feta for breakfast, lunch and dinner, because...well, when in Greece 🤷🏻

Speaking of when, you could be doing all of that (and a few other things) ASAP with these late holiday deals. Next week just got a whole lot brighter. Ready to ascend to the acropolis in Athens? Stroll the streets of Santorini like you're the star of your own travel doc? Or tuck into tzatziki in Halkidiki so fresh, you'll start questioning if you've been eating it wrong your whole life? (Spoiler alert: you have.) These feta-filled dreams are real, folks - time to go live 'em 😍

Last minute holidays to Turkey 2025

Turkey holidays? More like Turkey holi-yays. Think rooftop cocktails in Istanbul, turquoise coastlines in Dalaman that are basically a screensaver IRL, and hammams in Bodrum so steamy you’ll forget what stress even is. Whether you're bazaar-hopping in Antalya or riding a hot-air baloon in Cappadocia, you’re in for sun, sea and more baklava than your nan would approve of (but hey, she’s not here 👀).

And the best part? You could be doing all of that quicker than you can say "Efes, please." Yep – these last-minute Turkey deals are hotter than a beachfront BBQ in July. We’re talking golden beaches, ancient ruins, and hotel breakfasts that are 80% pastry and 100% delicious. So, pack light (you’ll live in swimwear anyway), and get ready to live your best spontaneously-sunny life. Your Turkish delight awaits 😍

Last minute five star holidays 2025

It's giving boujee. It's giving indulgence. It's giving fancier than a Mr Kipling cake. If you're in the mood for dialling up the luxury, then feast your eyes on these showstoppers. We're talking swanky rooms that scream top-tier comfort, five-star restaurants that'll have you feeling like a celeb (minus all the drama), and more pools than you'll know what to do with. We recommend swimming, though.

Ready to dive into some beachy goodness in the next couple of weeks? We thought so. That sand and sea isn't going to enjoy itself. What're you waiting for? Your five-star holiday awaits, so grab your sunnies (and the Factor 50) ☀️

Our Top Tip!

We love those spontaneous, 'let's just go' kind of holidays, but if you're more of a plan-in-advance kinda person, then you can still do some prep work to make your trip go as smoothly as poss. We're not saying ditch the spontaneity altogether, but if you know you want to jet off soonish, it's a good time to start checking you have everything you need - your passport in date, sun cream, those little plastic containers for your toiletries. Y'know. All the stuff that screams HOLIDAY. If you gradually tick everything off before you book, you'll have zero running about to do before you go. Perfecto!

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FAQs for 2025 holidays

Because we're the Last Minute Holidays UK Online Travel Agent of the Year... Well, that's what we like to call ourselves anyway, because believe us, we know a thing or two about last minute holidays - just ask our boss. But also, we take care of all the bits and bobs like ATOL protection and keeping your money secure in our trust account, so you can always book with confidence. Like, more confidence than Beyoncé. Which is a lot. Plus, we've got flexible payment options, so no matter where you're off to, you can pay your way. AND, we're the Home of Holiday Perks - which basically means we go out of our way to make sure your jolly has that little something *extra* (without the extra cost). Thank us later. Or whenever you want to, really. We'll still be here.

Yes and no. Booking a holiday last minute can result in securing a bargain. Airlines are desperate to fill their planes, so if they have lots of seats still available near to the departure date then they may significantly reduce the cost of these in order to fill the plane. The same is true for hotel rooms. So, if you're flexible about where you want to go, then you can secure a great holiday at a low price last minute. Imagine the school holiday savings. Right now, we've got last minute places at hotels in Spain, Turkey and even further afield if you're feelin' fancy. Last minute holiday to Jamaica, anyone?

If, however, you have a specific destination in mind and/or specific dates you want to go, then you are generally much better off booking as early as possible. This way you secure the holiday and can also benefit from early booking discounts.

As with many things, flight pricing fluctuates based on supply and demand, so it’s not always clear cut which day is the cheapest to fly. But generally speaking, Tuesdays are the cheapest day to fly. If we are talking weekend flights only, Sundays are the cheapest day to jet away.

On the other side of the coin, Fridays are typically the most expensive day to fly.

It all depends on how flexible you can be. If you can be extremely flexible on your destination and hotel, then it is probably best to book just a couple of days before departure, nabbing the last couple of seats on a plane and the last available room in a hotel.

It couldn't be simpler! Start by taking a good ol' look at the deals on this page (they're at the top in case you missed them). We update these regularly with some of our best deals about so you're sure to bag a bargain here. And, if none of those tickle your fancy then scroll on up to the search bar, tell us where you want to go, fill in the date and who you want to go with and hit that search button - we'll do the rest!

We consider lastminute holidays to be booking anytime within a month of departure, depending how spontaneous you're feeling!

For a last minute long-haul holiday, we recommend somewhere chilled and beachy that doesn't require much pre-planning. A flop-and-drop in the Caribbean, like Mexico or the Dominican Republic. The great thing about these guys is their tropical climate too, so even if you're craving a getaway in winter, you're pretty much guaranteed scorchio weather over there.

Emirates like Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah are also great choices if you're in the mood for something a bit more boujee. Because who said you can't do lastminute holidays in luxury?

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Whether you're looking for a last minute beach break or planning ahead for the summer hols, like a big friendly towel when you're changing at the beach, we've got you covered.

* Package holiday prices compared on average with Jet2holidays, easyJet holidays and TUI. Searches conducted on 12 August 2025 for 2 adults travelling for 7 nights between 1 September and 30 September 2025 (inclusive), from any of the following UK departure airports (Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport & Manchester Airport) including all board-types. 34,000 package holiday prices were checked across specific departure dates between 1 September and 30 September 2025 (inclusive), for holidays at 414 hotels in the Balearics, Canaries, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, UAE and Turkey. Airline varies. Price checked includes in-resort transfers, 2x hold baggage and standard hand luggage (weight and dimensions may vary between airlines). Prices are dynamic and are subject to change. Prices do not include resort fees or tourist tax payable locally. Price comparisons were correct as of 12 August 2025 and may not take into account any promotional savings.