Cheap New Year’s Eve breaks for 2018 / 2019 – from £100 per person in Edinburgh, Amsterdam, New York, Berlin and London
WHETHER you want to watch fireworks from a River Thames city cruise, see the ball drop in Times Square or dance a Ceilidh under Edinburgh Castle; find out where to celebrate New Year's Eve 2018 in style.
Plus, we've selected some cheap hotel and holiday packages to help you get to your dream New Year's destination without breaking the bank.
Amsterdam
If you like to party, Amsterdam packs a punch with plenty of New Year's Eve club nights, bars and events taking place across the city - along with the many fireworks displays at midnight.
It's a warm and welcoming city - relatively small so easy to find your way around - and just an hour and a half flight frsiteom the UK so it won't take you long to get your New Year's festivities started.
Find Amsterdam flights and hotel deals from £216 per person on or from £201 per person on or take the train from £75 per person on
Edinburgh
For a traditional New Year's celebration, Edinburgh's Hogmanay is one to tick off the bucket list with street parties, concerts and Scottish dancing beneath Edinburgh Castle.
Highlights of Hogmanay 2019 include a Franz Ferdinand 'Concert in the Gardens', a street party hosted by Johnnie Walker and a candlelit concert at St Giles' Cathedral.
Find Edinburgh hotel deals for New Year's Eve 2018 from £24.50 per person on and holiday deals based on a one-night stay of £222 per person with
New York
Looking to splash some cash on New Year's this year? The Big Apple is a seven-hour flight from the UK but well worth it for the ultimate New Year's Eve experience.
Catch a show at the Lincoln Center, take a river cruise on the Hudson river or watch the ball drop in Times Square - the most famous way to see in the New Year in New York City.
Book a three-night New York stay plus flights from £411 per person with and from £426 per person with
Our tips for finding top holiday offers
There are plenty of choices to make with breaks away - even after you've decided on a destination. Here's how you can ensure you're getting a good deal
BOOK LAST MINUTE If you're able to look last minute you'll often find good deals, as companies look to encourage bookings and fulfill availability.
SPECIAL OFFERS Great offers depend on travel companies' willingness to cut prices, but some companies maintain a special offers section - like . Deal sites like are also worth checking.
BE FLEXIBLE Flexibility of travel dates and connections can save you money. As can travelling outside of peak periods, or - if not travelling with children - outside school holidays.
USE DISCOUNTS Find discount codes with The Sun Vouchers, including for TUI, Expedia, First Choice, Lastminute, and Jet2Holidays.
SET ALERTS Airfarewatchdog and Skyscanner provides alerts on air fares, so you can get flights at their cheapest. Kayak offers alerts for flights and hotels.
Barcelona
Just a couple of hours flight from the UK and with plenty of family-friendly entertainment, live music, great food and incredible fireworks; Barcelona is a great choice for families heading abroad for New Year's.
Popular spots to join the fun include the music and live entertainment at the foot of the Montjuic Hill and the Magic Fountain near Placa Espanya, from where you can watch the stunning fireworks display.
Browse Barcelona city break deals - including hotels and flights - from £168 per person with and from £199 per person for three nights with
London
From world-class dining options and jaw-dropping fireworks to quirky club nights and secret bars, London really has something for everyone on New Year's Eve.
Catch a show in the West End, dance 'til dawn at Ministry of Sound or Fabric, or splash out on a Thames River city cruise for unbeatable views of the fireworks at midnight.
Check out from £199 per person - or find rail breaks - including hotel and UK train travel - on from £100 per person.
Berlin
From rooftop bars to super clubs hosting glamorous events, Berlin is known for its nightlife and New Year's Eve here is made for party people.
The largest open-air party in the city is between Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column, where you can dance to DJs and live bands for free - as well as catching the fireworks display at midnight.
Book your Berlin New Year's Eve city break from £256 per person with or from £168 per person for three nights with
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