Summer 2026 is nearly here, and the wish lists are in! As Brits plan their summer escapes, Holidu,
the holiday rental portal (www.holidu.co.uk), reveals its price analysis of this summer’s most
searched destinations.
Between Edinburgh at £451 a night, the price of more than four nights in Murcia, and Albufeira,
Britain’s most searched destination at £246, discover which hotspots offer the best value for money
this summer.
Short of inspiration for your summer getaway? Here’s everything you need to plan and budget your
2026 escape with confidence, and book the best holiday rentals before they are gone. One thing is
clear: a flight abroad can often work out cheaper than staying home.
Discover the full ranking:
https://www.holidu.co.uk/magazine/holidu-summer-price-index-2026
Spain dominates – but Albufeira takes the crown
Eight of the top 10 and 24 of the top 50 most searched destinations on Holidu.co.uk are Spanish, more than any other country. Yet the top spot goes to Portugal: Albufeira in the Algarve leads the ranking with almost twice as many searches as Malaga in second place, at £246 per night.
The top 5 destinations for 2026
This year’s podium has a distinctly Iberian flavour. Albufeira (Portugal) dominates the ranking followed by Malaga (£194) and Nerja (£182), both in Andalusia. Fourth place goes to Benidorm (£205) on the Costa Blanca, while Marbella (£297) completes the top 5.
The 5 most expensive and the 5 most affordable destinations
On the budget front, Edinburgh (Scotland) takes the title of most expensive destination, at £451 per night. It is followed by Pollença (£409), San Sebastian (£391), Alcúdia (£377) and Protaras (£336).At the other end, bargain hunters will find their happy place in Murcia (Spain, £107), La Rochelle (France, £127), Torrevieja (£129), Paphos (Cyprus, £139) and Porto (Portugal, £139).
Staying at home costs more
The wider search data shows five UK destinations on British wish lists this summer, and the price gap is striking. Tenby and Saundersfoot, neighbouring seaside towns on the Pembrokeshire coast, offer the cheapest UK stays at around £200 a night. At the top end, Edinburgh commands £451 per night, the highest rate in the entire ranking and more than Marbella, Palma or any Mediterranean hotspot.
Methodology
Holidu analysed searches made by British travellers on holidu.co.uk for stays with check-in between 1 July and 31 August 2026. The most searched destinations were then ranked, and for each one the median price per night for a holiday rental for two to eight people was calculated, with statistical outliers excluded. Data was collected in June 2026.
About Holidu
Holidu is a fast-growing holiday rental technology company, driven by its mission to make hosting and booking
holiday rentals free of doubt and full of joy. Its proprietary property management software (PMS) and expert local
teams help holiday rental hosts and small property managers increase bookings with less effort. For travellers, Holidu
offers a large, curated portfolio of holiday homes, ensuring confident and worry-free bookings. The company also
equips destination marketing organisations (DMOs) with its Holidu Smart Destination software. Founded in 2014 by
brothers Johannes and Michael Siebers, the Munich-headquartered company now employs more than 700 people
and operates offices in over 25 prime European holiday destinations. See more on www.holidu.co.uk.
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