WHEN it comes to jetting off this Easter it can be hard to pick the best destination for both affordability and great weather.
But that’s where Marmaris comes in; affordable with beautiful beaches and cheap hotels that have swimming pools and splash parks.
Which? did a price check of more than 3,000 package holidays over the Easter break – and Marmaris was revealed as the cheapest.
The resort town in the Mediterranean came out on top for the most affordable seven-night packages which were an average of just £594 per person.
It also came up trumps for average daily temperatures which can reach a high of 20C in spring – and nine hours of sunshine a day.
It’s not the first time Marmaris has been named one of the cheapest holiday destinations either.
Last year, Post Office Travel Money partnered with tour operator TUI revealed Marmaris to be the ‘best value summer holiday resort‘.
According to Numbeo, a local beer can cost as little as £1.43 and a meal at an inexpensive restaurant can start from just £3.37.
And a three-course meal for two starts from just £20.21.
Sadly, the Atlantis Waterpark is closed until May, but there are plenty of hotels that have swimming pools and splash parks too.
Sun Travel found a 7-nights stay for a family of four on an all-inclusive package from £409pp (from March 31 to April 7, 2026).
Stay at the 4-star Pineta Park Deluxe Hotel – it’s a short walk from the beach and has multiple swimming pools, two restaurants and a kids’ club.
With Jet2holidays, a 7-night stay at Club Exelsior for a family of four during the Easter break costs £495pp.
The hotel has apartment-style rooms with a huge splash park and outdoor play area.
It also offers child-free places, has a kids’ club and entertainment program.
Of course there are plenty of incredible beaches too.
The main stretch is Uzunyali Beach, also known as Long Beach, but there are lots of others slightly further afield.
Just five miles away from the town centre is Icmeler Beach which is said to be a ‘family-friendly favourite’.
It has golden sands as well as calm and shallow waters making it an ideal spot for paddling.
There are also restaurants and cafes on the shoreline so it’s very easy to get a bite to eat, or drink.
Turunc Beach is a quiet spot away from the busy town centre and Kumlubük Beach which is popular for snorkelling.
Head to the Topkapi Bazaar if you want to try your hand at haggling and collect some local gifts or souvenirs.
For those who want a bit of adventure you can even explore some of Greece from Marmaris.
A popular daytrip is to head to the island of Rhodes which is just a one-hour ferry ride away.
Cheap Easter holiday breaks in 2026…
Here are the cheapest Easter holiday destinations in 2026 by Which?…
- Marmaris
- Krakow
- Albufeira
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Benidorm
- Prague
- Budapest
- Porto
- Milan
- Dubrovnik
Here are other cheap family holiday destinations under three hours from the UK that are over 20C this Easter.
For more on Easter holidays, here’s where you can find guaranteed sun – with highs of 28C and UK flights from 3.5 hours.