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The cheapest short-haul holiday destination for UK families has been revealed – and its not in Spain

The low prices for UK visitors are partly due to a sharp fall in the value of the currency in the country

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Turkey’s Marmaris tops ranking of cheapest family holiday destinations

The port city has the lowest prices out of 16 popular locations for a basket of 10 tourist items, Post Office Travel Money said.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Tips for families heading abroad for summer holidays to save money

Many families are planning trips abroad, but some could be at risk of busting their budget by hundreds of pounds, research suggests.

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2025

UK holidaymakers driving in Europe face higher fuel bills than before Covid

Switzerland has the largest hike in prices since 2019 out of the 17 nations included in the Post Office Travel Money research.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

European city break costs surge 50% in a year, research finds

Madrid was found to have the largest percentage rise out of 35 destinations analysed by Post Office Travel Money.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023