A last minute holiday is typically a holiday departing within the next 8 weeks.

Last minute holidays are often much cheaper and therefore a great way to bag a cheap deal, or to use up some leftover annual leave!

Last minute holidays can often work out much cheaper. This is because airlines and hotels tend to have cancelled bookings or seats still available on soon-to-take-off flights, and so operators will reduce their prices to try and fill these spots.

It’s good to note that booking a last minute holiday will often mean you’ll pay the full amount upfront rather than with a deposit, or spreading the cost. Sometimes it can be handy to be able to spread the cost across a few payments, but ultimately it’s likely your last minute holiday will work out cheaper overall.

Finding last minute holidays is easier than you think – for starters, you’re already in the right place!

Firstly, see if any of our top late deals above take your fancy and if you wish to see more, we’ve got plenty of last minute deals up for grabs.

Flexibility is key when it comes to late deals, and this includes your destination, duration and dates – look at a few destinations you think you’d be interested in, across a few dates (even just one day difference can make huge savings) and for different lengths of time (you may find one more night actually makes it cheaper!).

Yes, you can book All Inclusive holidays last minute.

Availability with last minute holidays tends to be less, so you might not get as much option as booking in advance, but where there is availability, booking All Inclusive should be no issue.

Booking an All Inclusive last minute holiday has many benefits, including less planning and budgeting, and the fact that All Inclusive is another way to make big savings because everything is paid for before you even step on that flight.

Typically, you’ll be able to book a last minute holiday for 24 hours later if there is a flight available.

Although, our top tip would be to look for a holiday in 48 hours to avoid disappointment due to limited availability. A spontaneous last minute holiday could be the best decision this year!

A last minute holiday usually refers to a holiday within the next 8 weeks.

Last minute holidays are available all over the globe across great short-haul, mid-haul and long-haul destinations. In popular tourist hotspots accommodation is never in short supply.

If you’re looking for a sunny European beach break, destinations such as Spain and Bulgaria top the bill. In Spain, head to the sun-kissed Costa Brava for miles of golden beaches, water parks, and towns with quaint historic centres. 

Meanwhile, on Bulgaria’s stunning Black Sea coast you’ll find a range of nightlife hotspots, family friendly resorts and numerous Blue Flag beaches. 

The Canary Islands are a great place to score a last minute holiday deal with it’s year-round sunshine. Fun-loving Tenerife is particularly popular, thanks to its golden bays, striking volcanic landscape and lively resorts.

During the winter months, escape the cold with a last minute holiday to the Caribbean. With its world-class beaches, reggae and rum bars and mountains and waterfalls, Jamaica is one of the best places to banish the winter blues and make the most of any remaining annual leave.