Where to find the best free child place holidays | 2024
By Alex Saint
Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or about to take your first trip abroad, planning a holiday with a child in tow can put a dent in your budget. Package holidays are often the most convenient and cheapest way to travel, especially to classic, family-friendly destinations like Spain, Greece, and Turkey. Not only is everything arranged for you and financial protection included, but you can also take advantage of free child place holidays and save yourself a packet.
Yes, you heard right. Some of the best package holiday providers offer holidays with free child places, from self-catered trips to all-inclusive vacays. Here’s everything you need to know about securing a cheap family holiday for your mini-me, and where to find the best free child places in 2024.
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Which holiday company does free child places?
6 of the best free child place holidays 2024
Can you get more than 1 free child place?
What age do you get free child places on holiday?
What are free child places?
Free child places do exactly what they say on the tin. They enable you to take a child on your package holiday without paying a penny for their flight, transfers, or accommodation. And if you book a half board or all-inclusive package, your child can enjoy the same food and drinks as you, on the house.
Which holiday company does free child places?
You will find some of the best free child place holidays offered by the UK’s favourite package holiday providers. Jet2 free child places are hugely popular with millions of places available in all destinations and at all times of the year. Plus, every child under two years old travels for free automatically. Great news for families of four!
TUI free child places and First Choice free child places are also available in a host of stunning family-friendly destinations. These places are subject to limited availability, so to score the best holiday deals, make sure you book your trip early.
6 of the best free child place holidays 2024
TUI free child places
From the spectacular natural scenery of Lake Garda to the sun, sea and sand of the popular Balearics, your TUI free child place holiday is waiting.
In term time: Inturotel Esmeralda Resort, Majorca.
Half-board £663.29 pp.
There’s a lot more to Majorca than the party capital of Magaluf. With plenty of hidden bays and beaches to discover along the rocky shore with calm turquoise waters to swim in, it’s the perfect place for young kids to discover the sea. And just look how close this hotel is to the sea.
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Out-of-term time: Apollonian Resort and Spa, Kefalonia.
Half board £678 pp.
Travel in June for this cheap family holiday with flights from London Gatwick to the beautiful Greek Island of Kefalonia. Relax by the stunning pool with the fun kid’s area with slides and water toys before exploring the spellbinding natural landscapes of towering limestone cliffs and sandy bays.
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First Choice free child places
From all-inclusive holidays with free child places to self-catered apartments, First Choice offer some of the best value family holiday deals we could find.
In term time: Playa Feliz, Canary Islands.
Self-catering £726.65pp.
Soak up the Spanish sun on this tranquil spot on Gran Canaria’s sunny southern coast. This part of the island is renowned for its ethereal sand dunes and long stretches of sand. And it's easy to get around with the easy and affordable public transport system.
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Out of term time: La Palma & Teneguia Princess Vital & Fitness, Canary Islands.
Half board £778pp.
Jet off in June to the balmy Canary Islands and swerve the term time crowds. With seven swimming pools to choose from, a dreamy sea view, and an all-inclusive ‘kids stay free’ package, this trip promises buckets of relaxation at a bargain price.
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Jet2holidays free child places
The handy Jet2 filter tool allows you to scroll for free child holidays that tick all your boxes. So, whether you’re looking for splash parks, a creche, or ‘on the beach’ free child places, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
In term time: Greenland Hotel, Dalaman Area.
All-inclusive £1,776 pp.
This trip may cost more than the average free child’s place holiday, but it offers excellent value for money with an all-inclusive deal. Surrounded by pine-covered mountains, this hotel is a TripAdvisor Travellers Choice award winner with two children's pools and a kids' club to keep little ones sufficiently entertained.
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Out of term time: Mirachoro, Praia Da Rocha.
Self-catering £716 pp.
Beat the crowds and head to the picturesque southern coast of Portugal in October where the skies are as blue as the sea, and you’ll have your pick of beautiful beaches to explore. This self-catered apartment complex offers a free shuttle service to the resort centre, so you can dine out with ease.
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Can you get more than 1 free child place?
Free child place holidays tend to operate on a ‘one free child place per two paying adults’ policy. So, if you have another child you’d like to bring, you would need to pay their full fare. Of course, if you bring two and pay for one, that works out as a solid 50% discount overall. Every little helps!
What age do you get free child places on holiday?
Free child places are generally available to children u to 16 years of age. However, this can vary according to the holiday package. For example, Jet2holiday’s free child places section of the website filters all their best holiday deals with the age limits added in the accommodation section. So, don’t forget to read all the details before you book!
Cut the cost of your family holiday even more by visiting our Jet2, First Choice and TUI discount pages for all the latest holiday 2024 deals. Or explore our Groupon travel voucher codes, airport parking discounts, and last-minute holiday deals. Why pay full price for anything when Groupon has your back?
*All prices are accurate at publishing but subject to change at short notice.
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