Free Child Place Holidays 2026/2027
Free child place holidays are the key to an affordable and fun family holiday – essentially, it’s where one child goes free with two full paying adults. Luckily for you, there are thousands of TUI and First Choice free child places available for your 2026 and 2027 holidays, making it that much easier to whisk the family away.
It’s the ultimate way to save money and enjoy stress-free travel with those you love most. What’s more, at Holiday Hypermarket you can even get our exclusive online discounts on top – so there really is tons of savings to be had!
Our latest free child place holidays
How does a free child place holiday work?
Free child place holidays are family package holidays where one child can stay and travel for free when booked with two full paying adults.
You’ll find free kids’ places available on selected holiday packages which will be made clear in the price breakdown with a ‘Free Child Place Included’ message.
Top tip: The per person price you see on our holidays is based on the number of paying travellers, so when comparing holidays with and without free kids places keep an eye on the total holiday price
It’s a really great way for families to save money on school holiday getaways, summer holidays and those all important All Inclusive trips – from the sunny shores of Spain, to the further afield family favourites like Turkey and Egypt, you’ll find free child place holidays all over the globe.
Availability can be limited, especially during peak school holiday dates, so booking early can often mean you’ve got the best choice of hotels, airports and dates.
What does a free child place holiday include?
Booking a holiday with a free child place doesn’t mean you’ll be short changed on your holiday experience. Each free child place comes with the same perks as the rest of your booking so on a package holiday you can look forward to:
- Return flights
- Hotel accommodation & board
- Luggage allowance
- Airport ransfers
These will all be the same as the rest of your booking, so all the family will have the same flights, transfers, hotel and board basis.
Popular destinations for family holidays with free child places
You’ll find free child place holidays all over the globe, but here’s some of the latest most popular picks:
Popular destinations for free child place holidays in Spain
Spain is one of the most popular destinations for free child place holidays, offering a wide range of family-friendly resorts and activities just a short flight away. Here’s some of best destinations for a family holiday with a free kids’ place in Spain:
Free child place holidays in Greece
Greece is another popular choice for free child place holidays, boasting a great mix of beautiful islands, relaxed beaches and family-friendly resorts. Check out some of the most popular picks for a Greece free child place holiday:
Popular family hotels with free child places
Looking for the perfect family-friendly hotel? Check out some of the most booked hotels that you can secure with a free kids’ place:
SplashWorld hotels with free kids' places
SplashWorld hotels are perfect for families who love waterparks, packed with thrilling slides, splash zones and activities for all ages – and you can even find free child place holidays at selected hotels.
What can you expect from a SplashWorld hotel?
- Unlimited access to exciting waterparks and slides
- Splash areas and smaller slides for younger children
- All Inclusive dining perfect for fussy eaters
- Family-friendly entertainment and kids’ clubs
Take a look at some of our most popular SplashWorld hotels:
Holiday Village hotels with free kids' places
Holiday Village hotels are designed with families in mind, offering hundreds of activities for every interest – and you can even bag a free child place when staying here.
What to expect from a Holiday Village resort?
- Large complex with a stacked up list of activities for all ages
- Kids’ clubs
- Family friendly dining with plenty of choice
- Spacious and equipped family rooms
Take a look at some our most popular:
Frequently asked questions about free child places
Yes! If you book your family package holiday with a free child place included, you will pay nothing for that child – it’s really that simple!
Free child places are available on selected holidays with 2 full paying adults and there’s thousands available every year.
Free child place holidays are a great way to make huge savings on a family holiday.
A free child place can be included in selected package holidays with 2 full paying adults. The free child gets the exact same return flights, hotel accommodation, luggage allowance and airport transfers as the rest of the family.
Simply put, a free child place means you pay for every traveller except one child.
The age limit for a free child place can go as high as 16 years old. This can vary between hotels so be sure to read all the hotel information.
Your chosen board basis can also affect the eligibility of your child with many All Inclusive properties capping a child’s age at 12 years old.
Each hotel’s terms and conditions may differ, so it’s best to complete your holiday search with the ages of your children in the search tool and then filter to narrow your search to show only holidays with free child places available. That way you’ll know the holiday that’s caught your eye definitely has the free child place you’re looking for.
Your free child place will include all the same essentials as the rest of the family, including:
- Flights: you’ll get the same return flight – and yes, they get their own seat!
- Transfers: you’ll get the same return transfer to and from the airport to your hotel
- Accommodation: your child will stay in the same hotel room and enjoy all the same hotel benefits, e.g. kids’ clubs, restaurants and entertainment.
- Food and Drink: whether you’re Half Board, Full Board, Bed and Breakfast or All Inclusive, your child will enjoy the same board basis as the rest of the family.
Simply put, your free child will enjoy all the same holiday essentials and perks as the rest of you.
To find your next free child place holiday all you need to do is use the search tool at the top of the page, fill in the information it asks for – making sure to state the number of children and their ages, then click search!
You will get a results list of deals which you can then filter to only show holidays with free child places available. You can double check if there’s a free child place by looking at the blue box showing the price breakdown, it should say ‘Free Child Place Included’.
When browsing the site you may see “Free Child Place” highlighted in yellow too!
You’ll find free child place holidays all over the world but there are a few favourite destinations:
- The Balearic Islands are particularly popular with their short flight times, warm temepratures and family-centric feel.
- The Canary Islands are an incredible family holiday destination, particularly for some cheap winter sun. Tenerife is home to the famous Siam Park, Lanzarote has a ton of natural attractions and Gran Canaria is beautiful destination for lazy beach days.
- The Greek Islands are a great pick for family holidays thanks to their abundance of waterparks, beaches with clear, calm waters, as well as delicious cuisine.
- Turkey, Egypt and Morocco also offer tons of free child place holidays and are great if you’re looking for a spot of winter sun with the family.
Yes, you could be able to get more than one free child place!
On selected holidays you can get a free child place for every two full paying adults – which means, if there are four full paying adults you could get 2 free child places.