WHEN it comes to heading abroad in summer most of Brits expect to break the bank and spend thousands going on holiday.
If you fancy a city break this year there are plenty of breaks that are so affordable with return flights from £34 and hotels for under £30pppn.
Along with Skyscanner, Sun Travel has found some incredibly affordable city breaks for August – and even if you book last-minute, they can still work out to be a bargain.
Turin, Italy
If you fancy heading to Italy this summer, there are some cracking deals to take advantage of.
Return flights to Turin in the north of the country can be as little as £34 with Ryanair from Stansted Airport.
Hotels won’t be breaking the bank either – you can book 4-star stays from £50.
Sun Travel found that you can book a stay at the Best Quality Hotel Politecnico for £56 per night or £28pppn – from August 12.
Turin is backed by the beautiful Alps so you get the beauty of the towering mountains next to the city.
The city is considered the ‘chocolate capital of Italy‘ with a long history and tradition of chocolate making – toady there are plenty of chocolate shops, cafes and festivals there too.
Barcelona, Spain
Who doesn’t love a trip to Barcelona in the summertime with its pretty coastline, enormous landmarks and winding streets?
Well, in August return flights with Ryanair are as little as £38 from London Stansted.
Hotels are a little more expensive – Sun Travel found stays in Hotel Porta Fira from £99 per night if booked directly with the hotel – or £49.50pppn.
It’s right near the airport so a transfer won’t take long, the rooms have incredible city views and it has a sauna and gym on-site too.
For more on what to do in the city, Travel Reporter Jenna Stevens visited just last month to see the Sagrada Familia.
But she also visited chocolate shops and Gaudí masterpiece Casa Mila.
Paris, France
For those who aren’t bothered about a beach break, why not head to Paris?
From its major tourist attractions to croissant-filled cafes, Moroccan food markets and cocktail bars.
This summer, return flights to Paris are as little as £35 from Birmingham Airport to Paris with Ryanair.
Even better it takes just over an hour, so you’ll be off the plane before you know it.
Visitors can stay at the Le Katorze Hôtel from £77 per night in August or £38.50pppn.
In the summertime, you can enjoy the sunshine on the hotel terrace or patio.
Lots of guests praise the hotel for being close to the Metro which will take guests into the centre of Paris – and there are plenty of restaurants close by too.
If you’re looking at what more you can do in Paris – check out these suggestions from our travel team.
Milan, Italy
Another Italian destination with cheap flights this summer is the well-known Milan.
A stay at the Novotel Milano Nord Ca’ Granda in August could set you back just £61 per night in August – or £30.50pppn.
The hotel is easily reachable from the city on the underground and has a swimming pool and bar.
Return flights this summer are as little as £39 with Ryanair departing from Stansted Airport.
The city has impressive Gothic-buildings, walkable streets and tasty food, especially when it comes to pizza and the Milanese saffron risotto.
With the saving on travel – you can definitely splash out at the historic shopping centres like Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Palma, Majorca
Palma in Majorca has everything Brits want out of a holiday.
A busy city, pretty beaches and plenty of cafes and restaurants – it’s not far from the UK either with a flight time of two hours 30-minutes.
It also has return flights for as little as £37 with Wizz Air from London Luton in August.
As for where to stay a little outside of the city is the three-star Hotel Amic Gala which in August can be booked from £112 per night – or £56pppn.
The hotel is a short-walk from Playa de Palma Beach and there are direct buses from the hotel into Palma and to the airport too.
Here are more tips on how to find cheap breaks with Skyscanner…
Here’s how to find some of the best last-minute deals on Skyscanner and spend the least amount of money…
Use the ‘month view’ to find the cheapest day to travel to your chosen destination, if you’re travelling last minute the price difference from day-to-day can be significant.
Nearest airport will capture any cheaper deals if you’re willing to drive a little bit further than your closest airport.
Use the ‘Everywhere/Browse View’ option to find all the destinations that can be reached from your departure point. It’s an easy way to save money if you have time but no destination in mind.
Using the ‘departure time/arrival time’ filter means you can maximise every hour of your break – you may even be able to leave a day earlier or stay longer if the flights are late or early on the days either side of your trip.