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Beach trips from London for under ⁨4,200 GBP⁩

On a total budget of ⁨4,200 GBP⁩, 20 destinations fit a 7-day trip from London with room to spare. The cheapest is Albania, expected around ⁨850 GBP⁩ for the whole trip.

What this answer assumes

  • Total budget: ⁨4,200 GBP⁩ for the whole party, covering flights, stay, food, local transport and activities.
  • Trip length: 7 days.
  • Party: one traveller.
  • Month: flexible — each destination is priced at its own typical month.
  • Comfort level: mid-range.
  • Focus: Beach. Only destinations whose recorded strength for this is 8 out of 10 or higher are considered.

Fits comfortably

  • Croatia

    Croatia

    Estimated total: ⁨1,180–1,940 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨2,300 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨110–270 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨1,070–1,670 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 8-12 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Greece

    Greece

    Estimated total: ⁨1,250–2,060 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨2,100 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨120–300 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨1,130–1,760 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 8-14 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Dominican Republic

    Dominican Republic

    Estimated total: ⁨1,790–3,130 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨1,100 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨630–1,310 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨1,160–1,820 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Montenegro

    Montenegro

    Estimated total: ⁨910–1,560 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨2,700 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨130–320 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨780–1,240 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Portugal

    Portugal

    Estimated total: ⁨1,240–2,030 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨2,200 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨110–270 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨1,130–1,760 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 8-14 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Zanzibar

    Tanzania

    Estimated total: ⁨1,910–3,350 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨850 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨660–1,380 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨1,250–1,970 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Mauritius

    Mauritius

    Estimated total: ⁨1,920–3,410 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨800 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨820–1,700 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨1,100–1,710 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Spain

    Spain

    Estimated total: ⁨1,250–2,050 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨2,200 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨90–230 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨1,160–1,820 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 8-16 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Albania

    Albania

    Estimated total: ⁨630–1,110 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨3,100 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨120–320 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨510–790 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 8-12 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Oman

    Oman

    Estimated total: ⁨1,930–3,020 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨1,200 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨420–660 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨1,510–2,360 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Mexico

    Mexico

    Estimated total: ⁨1,520–2,370 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨1,800 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨800–1,250 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨720–1,120 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 10-18 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Bali & Lombok

    Indonesia

    Estimated total: ⁨1,570–2,460 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨1,750 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨930–1,450 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨640–1,010 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 12-21 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Italy

    Italy

    Estimated total: ⁨1,540–2,500 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨1,700 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨90–240 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨1,450–2,260 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 9-16 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Dubai & Abu Dhabi

    UAE

    Estimated total: ⁨2,280–3,560 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨650 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨420–660 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨1,860–2,900 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: Peak
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka

    Estimated total: ⁨1,340–2,090 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨2,100 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨710–1,110 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨630–980 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 12-20 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Thailand

    Thailand

    Estimated total: ⁨1,400–2,160 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨2,000 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨730–1,140 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨670–1,020 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 14-28 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Egypt

    Egypt

    Estimated total: ⁨980–1,530 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨2,700 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨350–550 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨630–980 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 8-14 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Malaysia

    Malaysia

    Estimated total: ⁨1,520–2,370 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨1,850 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨780–1,220 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨740–1,150 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 10-18 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Kerala & Goa

    India

    Estimated total: ⁨1,080–1,650 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨2,500 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨580–900 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨500–750 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 10-18 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Colombia

    Colombia

    Estimated total: ⁨1,330–2,470 GBP⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨1,750 GBP⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨740–1,540 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨590–930 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 10-18 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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Fits, but tight

  • Seychelles

    Seychelles

    Estimated total: ⁨2,390–4,150 GBP⁩

    The central estimate is ⁨950 GBP⁩ under budget and even the upper estimate stays within it, but with less than 15% of the budget spare.

    Flights:
    ⁨790–1,650 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨1,600–2,500 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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  • Costa Rica

    Costa Rica

    Estimated total: ⁨2,070–3,640 GBP⁩

    The central estimate is ⁨1,350 GBP⁩ under budget and even the upper estimate stays within it, but with less than 15% of the budget spare.

    Flights:
    ⁨780–1,630 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨1,290–2,010 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 9-14 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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Just out of reach

  • Maldives

    Maldives

    Estimated total: ⁨3,700–5,780 GBP⁩

    The central estimate is about ⁨550 GBP⁩ over budget.

    One workable change: raise the total budget by ⁨550 GBP⁩ to cover the central estimate.

    Flights:
    ⁨900–1,410 GBP⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨2,800–4,370 GBP⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: Peak
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    A close-to-budget option that fits the trip you described well. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

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23 destinations were priced for this question. 0 could not be costed, 0 were too close to be a flight, 0 were far past the ceiling, and 0 were dropped as a longer or shorter version of a trip already listed.

Airfare: 0 of the destinations shown sit on an observed, dated route benchmark; 22 use the modelled distance curve. Every figure is an estimate, never a live fare.

This page was assessed on 2026-09-13. That is the date the answer was computed, not the date of the underlying airfare or price references — those dates are recorded separately. Prices are planning estimates, not quotes or availability. See which data the estimates use and when it was recorded

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