26C highs and £2.50 pints when you land… ditch chilly UK for these 10 hot short-haul October escapes from just £130pp
BY October, the hot summer weather starts to dwindle out, as autumn begins to creep in.
But if you’re looking to relive those dizzy sunshine highs, there are some fantastic short-haul holiday deals we’ve found that will cost you as little as £135 each.
Temperatures in these spots still hit the mid-twenties, meaning eating al fresco is a completely normal decision rather than a cold survival test.
But a dirt-cheap package is only half the story – once you land, you still want to afford lunch or a crisp, cold beer without breaking the bank.
So, I’ve factored in local resort prices too, so your spending money goes miles further.
Hot weather, cheap booze, and a break from chilly UK – what more could you want?
1. Carvoeiro, Portugal – from £135pp
Taking the top spot on our board for the absolute cheapest October escape is Carvoeiro.
It’s the Algarve at its finest: gorgeous views over the sea, white-walled village streets, and long, lazy outdoor lunches that take up the entire afternoon.
October serves up temperatures in the mid-twenties, and local cafés serve up cold Super Bock beers for just over £2.50.
I found five nights self-catering at Colina Village for just £135pp, flying direct from London Gatwick on October 31, 2026.
And here, you get a full spacious apartment rather than a standard hotel room.
But my favourite feature, by far, is its heated indoor pool – so if you get a rogue, overcast hour in late October, you can retreat for a warm swim without missing a beat.
2. Sunny Beach, Bulgaria – £145pp
Sunny Beach pairs a huge beach with some of the lowest local prices in Europe – local beach venues serve up large glasses of wine for just over £3, meaning you can stay out for dinner without keeping a nervous eye on your bank balance.
The early-October forecast shows reliable 24C highs, which sounds a whole lot better than putting the central heating on at home.
I tracked down five nights self-catering at Aparthotel Cote Da Zure for £145pp, flying direct from London Luton on October 4, 2026.
The kitchenette layout in these apartments is ideal for grabbing quick poolside breakfasts before heading down to the sea. Lovely jubbly.
3. Acharavi, Corfu – £150pp
Acharavi sits on Corfu’s scenic northern coast, serving up a gorgeous beach and a slow, authentic Greek pace. Perfect for an October wind-down.
October temperatures hover right around 23C here, and you can grab five nights room-only at Tzilios Studios for £150pp, flying direct from London Gatwick on October 13, 2026.
And I should say, room-only is the smart play here as it means you can explore the Greek tavernas for breakfast rather than sticking to a hotel clock, and evening beers with a view cost around £5.
The hotel also sits barely 400 metres from the sand and features its own quiet garden pool area surrounded by olive trees. A proper bit of me.
4. Zaton, Croatia – £155pp
Zaton combines crystal-clear water with direct access to the historic streets of Zadar, where you combine beach time paired with proper local sightseeing, and October highs here regularly touch 26C.
I found five nights room-only at Zaton Holiday Resort for £155pp, flying direct from London Luton on October 10, 2026.
Waterfront restaurants down by the harbour sell local draught beers for around four quid.
But back at the hotel, you get access to nine pools, a massive beach area, authentic Croatian food and top-shelf cocktails, so I wouldn’t blame you if you never left…
5. Icmeler, Turkey – £155pp
Icmeler wraps around a green, mountain-backed bay that delivers a far more relaxed atmosphere than neighbouring Marmaris – and October highs of 26C.
I spotted five nights self-catering at Club Ekinci Palace for £155pp, flying direct from Manchester on October 10, 2026.
The resort centre sits a flat ten-minute walk away, where local bars advertise cold Efes beers for just over £3.
The hotel itself packs a massive outdoor pool complete with its own waterslide, keeping daytime entertainment on site completely free too.
6. Guardamar del Segura, Spain – £155pp
Guardamar is a Costa Blanca gem for travellers who want miles of untouched, dune-backed sand without stepping anywhere near Benidorm.
You get long sunny lunches, wide beaches, and up to 25C heat in October.
And I found a great deal here too: five nights room-only at Playas de Guardamar for £155pp, flying direct from Bristol on October 4, 2026.
Local beachfront bodegas offer glasses of regional Spanish wine for around £3, with the hotel set up right by the beach and literally steps directly out onto the sand.
7. Manilva, Spain – £160pp
Manilva is a peaceful Costa del Sol spot built for quiet beach stops and finding low-key seafood spots that don’t charge tourist-trap prices.
You can lock in five nights at Pierre & Vacances Terrazas Costa del Sol for £160pp, flying direct from Bournemouth on October 11, 2026 on a self-catering basis.
Along with 26C highs in October, local tapas bars near the hotel serve up cold draught beer for under £3 a pint.
This is another hotel where you’re bagging yourself a brilliant apartment as your room, and each has a wide, covered terrace with an outdoor dining table, giving you a brilliant private space for alfresco drinks overlooking the coast.
8. El Arenal, Majorca – £170pp
Majorca typically holds onto 23C weather well into October, making it ideal for a low-cost break where the agenda consists purely of warm weather, a few drinks and good food.
Early this October, I tracked down five nights at Ahoi! Urban Beach for £170pp, flying direct from London Stansted on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
This deal even takes care of breakfast upfront so you can get straight out each day and local beach bars serve up pints for less than four quid.
This hotel has recently received a modern, boutique refurbishment, and it feels far sleeker than standard budget options – I love that it sits just two streets back from the main beach strip. Ideal.
9. Tholos, Rhodes – £170pp
Rhodes is one of my absolute favourite spots for wringing every last drop of summer out of the year, with October temperatures comfortably averaging 24C and Tholos (also known as Theologos) on the west coast is far quieter than Faliraki, making it an ideal base for exploring the island.
You can grab five nights at Sunlight Studios for £170pp, flying direct from London Stansted on October 15, 2026 on a self-catering basis.
Local tavernas line the village in Tholos, where a large glass of local Greek wine costs around the £4 mark.
But the standout feature at Sunlight Studios is the layout: every room comes with a private balcony looking out towards the sea, allowing you to catch the famous west-coast Mediterranean sunsets right from your room.
10. Agadir, Morocco – £175pp
If guaranteed heat is your non-negotiable, Agadir is where I’d send you first in Autumn.
October here serves up consistent 26C sunshine alongside a massive, golden beach and a flat seafront promenade that’s ideal for evening walks.
I found five nights at the Hotel Agyad Morocco for £175pp, flying direct from Dublin on October 7, 2026 on a room-only basis.
Local prices here are remarkably cheap too – head down to the traditional fishing port and you can grab a plate of freshly grilled local fish for around 60 dirhams, which is roughly £4.80.
The hotel itself sits a short ten-minute stroll from the main beach, but the real insider win is its massive, quiet garden pool terrace.
And because it stays sheltered from Atlantic breezes, the pool gives you a perfect suntrap to tan, dip, dry and repeat all week.
