Summer holiday budget 2027

Plan the whole cost of a 2027 summer holiday now, and spread it over the months you have left instead of putting it on a credit card.

Adults

Children

Nights

Months until you go

Travel for everyone: flights, train or fuel (£)

Accommodation per night (£)

Food and drink per day, whole group (£)

Days out and activities, total (£)

Spending money per person (£)

Extras: insurance, parking, transfers, kennels, passports (£)

Already saved (£)

Buffer (%)

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Costs people forget

Passports: check expiry dates now. Some countries need 3 to 6 months left on your passport.
Travel insurance: buy it when you book, so you're covered if you have to cancel.
A GHIC card for state healthcare in the EU is free from the NHS. Avoid sites that charge for it.
Airport parking, transfers and baggage fees often add £100 or more.
Pet care, and food for the first day back.
Spending abroad: a card with no foreign transaction fees can save around 3% on everything you spend. Always pay in the local currency.

Staying in the UK? The school holiday childcare calculator covers the weeks you're not away. Bank holiday dates are on bank holidays 2027.

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FAQs

How much should I save for a summer holiday?

Add up travel, accommodation, food, activities, spending money and extras, add a buffer of around 10%, then divide by the months left. The calculator does this for you.

When are the 2027 summer school holidays?

They vary by council. In England, most schools break up in the second half of July, and in Scotland in late June. Check your council's term dates before booking.

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