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Cheap holiday destinations: The 17 cheapest places to go in 2023

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As per usual, you're probably sitting at work rn wondering when and where you can go on holiday. Asap. And you've probably done the usual thing of scrolling through bucket list destinations before having that *annoying* realisation that you're not quite as flush as you'd need to be to go on a Kardashian style trip to Turks and Caicos. Rude.

Step forward, this shiny new data from The Post Office. Their annual report has revealed the cheapest holiday destinations for 2022, based on eight tourist staples; the cost of a three-course evening meal for two with wine, a cup of coffee, a bottle of beer, a Coca-Cola, a glass of wine, a large bottle of water, sun cream and insect repellent. They used data from tourist boards and tour operators to compare average prices from 36 destinations across the world to determine the cheapest overall holiday destination. See you poolside!

13. Cheap holiday destinations - Grand Baie, Mauritius

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Things don't really get much more idyllic than this do they? Taking the 13th spot, your eight essentials will cost you £72.59 in Grand Baie, Mauritius.

12. Cheap holiday destinations - Lanzarote, Canary Islands

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The Canary Islands are a good place to go if you're looking for out-of-season sun. The necessities will set you back £71.13 here.

11. Cheap holiday destinations - Prague, Czech Republic

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If you're holidaying in Prague this year, it'll cost on average £63.02 per day to get your hands on the holiday essentials. Interestingly, this is about £6 more expensive than this same survey from 2019.

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10. Cheap holiday destinations - Orlando, USA

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A surprising addition to the list, your eight essentials would set you back £67.01 in Orlando, USA.

9. Cheap holiday destinations - Sliema, Malta

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Sliema in Malta has only made it onto the list for the first time back in 2020, making 2022 the third time we've seen Sliema on the list. All your necessary bits and bobs - a bottle of water and glass of wine included - would come in at £65.35

8. Cheap holiday destinations - Funchal, Madeira

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Not only is sunny Madeira a great spot for a little break, it's also firmly in the top 10 at number eight of the cheapest holiday destinations for 2022 at £64.05 for your eight essentials.

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7. Cheap holiday destinations - Mombasa, Kenya

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Mombasa in Kenya came in at number seven on the cheapest destinations to go on holiday this year, at £61.30 to cover your fundamental holiday needs.

6. Cheap holiday destinations - Costa del Sol, Spain

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Making up the top five, you'd need £59.56 to cover the holiday essentials for two in Costa del Sol.

5. Cheap holiday destinations - Paphos, Cyprus

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Getting your hands on a meal for two, a cup of coffee, a bottle of beer, a Coca-Cola, a glass of wine, a bottle of water, sun cream and insect repellent would cost £56.44 on average in Pathos - a price drop of more than 15% year on year.

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4. Cheap holiday destinations - Cape Town, South Africa

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In Cape Town, your eight essentials would cost you on average £53.23. Which is down 1.6% on last year, and makes Cape Town the best value long haul destination.

3. Cheap holiday destinations - Algarve, Portugal

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£44.39 would get you that meal for two, a cup of coffee, a bottle of beer, a Coca-Cola, a glass of wine, a bottle of water, sun cream and insect repellent in the Algarve, Portugal. Not bad.

2. Cheap holiday destinations - Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

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Last year's winner Sunny Beach in Bulgaria is the Post Office's second cheapest holiday destination for 2022. Sunny Beach has been top of the list for a number of years, thanks to its sunny weather and affordable party atmosphere.

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1. Cheap holiday destinations - Marmaris, Turkey

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Taking the top spot for the first time, you'd need £26.13 for your eight holiday essentials if you're going to Marmaris in Turkey this summer.

Cheap holiday destinations - La Paz, Bolivia

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And just in case the Post Office insider info wasn't enough, we've got a few suggestions of our own for you.

If you're after some pocket-friendly sight-seeing, then Bolivia is the place to go (obviously you just need the flights to get there!). Check out the salt flats, the floating islands, or sample some of the inexpensive but delicious street food. Plus, if you're willing to travel around by bus, you'll save yourself some serious dough. (Hot tip: fly into Santa Cruz for cheaper international flights!)

Cheap holiday destinations - Belize, Central America

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Tucked away in Central America, Belize has everything. Beautiful beaches, jungles, and the world's second-longest barrier reef. Snorkelling, anyone? Of course, there are the usual wallet-cringing resorts scattered around, but cheaper options are around, and the average price of a coffee, evening meal, and beer would set you back around £14, according to The Times Travel.

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Cheap holiday destinations - Dalaman, turkey

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With the value of the lira working in our favour, Turkey is a must-visit in 2023. There's no short supply of things to do in Dalaman, from snorkelling, historical ruins, and plenty of places to sit and take in the Turkish sun. Plus, some apartment rentals are looking to start from around £290 for the month of June.

Cheap holiday destinations - Fez, Morocco

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Marrakech's more mellow and affordable cousin, Fez should definitely be on you radar if you want to have an authentic Moroccan holiday at a fraction of the price. Here, you can still check out the medina's to haggle for some bargains, and check out the beautiful ancient ruins of the city. And best of all? Flights in June are currently starting from £64 dependent on date over on Google Flights.

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