10 cheapest holiday destinations for 2015

The capital of the Czech Republic offers visitors cobbled streets, beautiful buildings in the shape of Prague castle and St Vitus Cathedral, and, of course, the charming Charles Bridge.

Prague is also the cheapest destination, according to the Post Office’s annual Holiday Costs barometer. A three-course dinner for two (including a bottle of house wine) costs just £21.28. 

Total basket cost: £35.29

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The Algarve coast in Portugal has long been a favourite with UK holidaymakers and its great value only makes the wide sandy beaches all the more alluring. 

Make the most of its bargain drinks prices: a cup of coffee costs just 57p and a bottle of local beer only 81p. 

Total basket cost: £36.04

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Sunny Beach in Bulgaria is well-known for its value prices, which are attracting families as well as 20-somethings. 

Here’s a tip: buy your sunscreen abroad – a 200ml bottle costs £3.83 from a Bulgarian supermarket. 

Total basket cost: £36.14

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The Costa Del Sol’s reputation as a great value holiday destination in Spain is down to cheap flights and accommodation options but the Post Office report shows you don’t need to spend big on arival either.

For a change from the beaches, head to Malaga old town for beautiful buildings and pavement café culture. 

Total basket cost: £36.80 

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Last year’s cheapest destination, according to the Post Office, Bali is still the best value long-haul destination. True you’ll have to stump up the airfare but once you arrive at Kuta, your money will last: an 85p cold bottle of coke after a day at the beach? Yes please.

Head to the night market for cheap and tasty street food and catch the waves at Kuta’s surfer-friendly beaches. 

Total basket cost: £38.09

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Budapest is home to baths, historical buildings and grand tea houses, and, thankfully, a city break in the Hungarian capital is superb value, too. 

Of all Budapest’s thermal baths, the Szechenyi Baths are perhaps the most famous, with 15 indoor baths and three giant outdoor pools – where you'll spy locals playing chess in the warm water – giving you more for your money than some of the smaller baths. 

Total basket cost: £40.87

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For fresh seafood, calm waters and guaranteed Summer sunshine, head to Crete. The Greek island is the best value Greek destination.

Spend your days taking in the stunning blue skies and pretty white stone churches and reward yourself with a slap up three-course taverna meal for just £24.27 (based on two people, including house wine.)

Total basket cost: £41.74

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Cape Town has everything you could want from a holiday. The ocean? Check. Vineyards? Check. (A glass of wine costs just £1.61, on average.) Wildlife? Boulders Beach is home to a colony of 2,000 endangered African penguins. Mountains? Only Table Mountain.  

Total basket cost: £42.96

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Cypriot town Paphos is popular with tourists, thanks to its easy connection from Paphos airport, and is the location of Aprodite’s Rock (pictured), the the mythic birthplace of goddess Aphrodite. 

Total basket cost: £43.71

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Marmaris resort in Turkey offers great value but for a more secluded destination, search out Bordubet Cove (pictured), a small fishing village, which faces the Gorkova Gulf.

Dense pine forests surround the area, promising shady spots to escape the dazzling Turkish sun. 

Total basket cost: £46.15

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