Cheap winter holiday guide: find a discount break with these money saving tips
Discounted getaways are to be had this season - here's how you can find the best savings
IF you are looking for a cheap winter holiday, it might cost less than you think to find a getaway this winter.
There's plenty of choice, and these smart tips will help you and your family find the best holiday discounts.
Wherever you're looking to travel, be sure to keep up to date on weather, temperatures and prepare to pack accordingly.
It's also sensible to make sure you're aware of any seasonal changes in the area you're travelling to.
A winter break can provide the New Year recharge you need - and to help you find yours, these are our top tips.
Book Last Minute
Holding your nerve could be the key to grabbing the best holiday deals for the winter season, as booking your winter break at the last minute can bring the biggest savings.
offers almost 2,000 exclusive last-minute getaways to locations all over Europe.
And the company's offers include Spain, Greece, Portugal and Malta - with better than half-price deals now available.
Shop Special Offers
When it comes to winter breaks, website offers tabs are the best place to look.
has a deals section on its homepage, and it’s full of comparatively low-cost holidays.
You can also find deals on holidays where kids go free, and off-season breaks too.
Flexible Planning
Being flexible with your booking dates will help you see where you could save the most money.
If you're not travelling with children, consider booking around school holidays to save the most cash and avoid hiked prices.
is a good place to check for low-cost getaways at the drop of a hat.
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.
Customise your trip
Browse full package holidays, flights, or hotels, building the best holiday package that suits you.
You can customise your holiday in a way that suits you with Expedia.
It's best to price-check your preferred combinations against package deals, then see where the biggest savings are.
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Use apps and discount codes
There's plenty of opportunities to get a cheap winter holiday, and adding a discount code could bring additional savings.
You might find offers on The Sun Vouchers, and for providers such as TUI, Lastminute, Jet2 and Expedia.
Apps could also save you money on a winter break.
If you're keen to have discounts accessible on the go, find our pick of the best apps here.