08 March 2023 , 16:24
444
0
Tunisia is the place to go if you're looking for a cheap package holiday, new research suggests.
The North African country took the top spot for being the most budget-friendly, with a seven-night break averaging £576 per person, including flights, hotels and transfers.
The Riviera Hotel Port El Kantaoui in Tunisia is a particularly good deal, costing just £373pp for seven nights from 5 June, departing from Bristol with easyJet.
After the tragic beach massacre of 2015 which saw terrorists kill 60 people in Tunisia decimated the tourism trade there, the country has slowly been attracting people back.
From a high of 500,000 British visitors in 2014 which fell to 30,000 three years later, 378,000 Brits visited the country in 2019, with numbers expected to rise still further post-lockdowns.
All the places you can fly to for less than a tenner including Italy and Spain
The country has a huge amount to offer, including some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world, the ruins of Carthage and Thuburbo Majus.
The country has a lot more than just beautiful beaches (Getty Images)A visit to Tozeur, an oasis town in the south of Tunisia which known for its palm groves and desert-like landscape, is a must, as is a journey to the magnificent Sahara Desert.
It's worth noting that the Foreign Office still advises against travel to certain regions in the country - you can check the latest Tunisia travel advice for more information.
Bulgaria and Morocco were the second and third most affordable destinations, according to the loveholidays research.
Offering summer travel-seekers a perfect mix of sun and sightseeing to enjoy, these destinations average £636 and £701 per person respectively for a week-long getaway.
Mediterranean hotspots Malta and mainland Spain rounded out the top five, with travellers able to experience a slice of European sunshine at an average of £714 and £750 per person per week to the respective destinations this summer.
Holidaymakers can also enjoy the culinary delights of Italy for just £753 per person, with a week-long holiday to the European country in sixth most affordable place.
The Balearic Islands, known for their scenic coastlines and heavenly coves, secured the seventh position (£765 per person), while holidaymakers can enjoy the wonders of the Adriatic coastline in Montenegro for an average of £773.
About half a million Brits visited Tunisia at its peak (Getty Images/AWL Images RM)Other affordable 2023 summer destinations include the Canary Islands (£776) and France (£792), offering travellers week-long holidays at great prices this summer.
Al Murray, Chief Marketing Officer of loveholidays, said: “We know how much people are valuing great holidays at low prices this year – and summer getaways can still be affordable without compromising on experience.
EasyJet currently has a huge sale with up to £200 off Spain holidays
"Our analysis revealed Tunisia as the top destination for budget-friendly breaks this summer. It offers a mix of food, music, dance and scenery – making it a great option for a cultural getaway.
“We negotiate with our suppliers to get the best possible deals for our customers, making going on holiday more accessible for everyone.
Bulgaria is also a great spot for a cheap holiday (Getty Images/AWL Images RM)"We’re on a mission to make it easier to relax and unwind without breaking the budget – a key priority for many Brits this year.”
10 cheap holidays you can book right now
Tunisia from £373pp: Stay seven nights at the from 5th June, departing from Bristol with easyJet.
Bulgaria from £299pp: Stay seven nights at the from 6th June, departing from London Luton with Ryanair.
Morocco from £299pp: Stay seven nights at the from 6th June, departing from London Luton with Ryanair.
Malta from £448pp: Stay seven nights at the from 8th June, departing from Liverpool with Ryanair.
There are also some great deals to be found in the Canary Islands (Getty Images/iStockphoto)Spain from £388pp: Stay seven nights at the from 27th September, departing from London Gatwick with vueling.
Italy from £446pp: Stay seven nights at the from 16th July, departing from Liverpool with Ryanair.
Balearics from £229pp: Stay seven nights at the from 2nd May, departing from London Stansted with Ryanair.
Montenegro from £432pp: Stay seven nights at the from 30th June, departing from Manchester with Ryanair.
Canary Islands from £432pp: Stay seven nights at the from 7th June, departing from London Gatwick with easyJet.
France from £357pp: Stay seven nights at the from 13th June, departing from Birmingham with vueling.