Compare holidays departing in December
Holidays from £168 per person
December is a fantastic time to travel whether you’re craving a pick-me-up ahead of the festive chaos, fancy spending Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve on the beach or want to embrace the cold with a steaming mug of glühwein at a European Christmas market.
It’s chilly in the UK at the end of the year, but there are plenty of places that are hot in December, from warm escapes a short flight away to far-flung adventures. The best way to find cheap holidays in December is to compare December holiday deals from the UK’s top travel companies on icelolly.com.
December holiday deals
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Prices and availability may change, confirm with the provider before booking. Prices include all mandatory fees and taxes.
Santa Barbara Golf & Ocean Club
9.1
Excellent
- 16 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- Room only
- Manchester
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Allegro Isora
8.2
Very Good
- 21 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Manchester
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GF Fañabe
- 9 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Manchester
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Barceló Tenerife
9.1
Excellent
- 16 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- Half board
- Manchester
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Cheap December holidays under £200pp
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Coral Los Alisios
8.6
Very Good
- 11 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- Room only
- Liverpool
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Hollywood Mirage
8.6
Very Good
- 11 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- Self-catering
- Liverpool
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Allegro Isora
8.2
Very Good
- 4 Dec 2026
- 4 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Manchester
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What are the most popular destinations in December?
There are excellent options galore for holidays in December. Winter sun favourites offer sunbathing and snorkelling to complement your Turkey and trimmings, while you could escape any mention of festivities on a lounger with a book and a cocktail. Which destinations are popular with icelolly.com customers looking for warm weather in December? From the trusty Canary Islands and Egypt to warm beach resorts across Europe, these are the places you should have on your radar. Compare December holidays and snap up a sunshine steal.
Gran Canaria
Algarve
Costa Del Sol
Lanzarote
Costa Blanca
Sharm El Sheikh
City breaks in December
XO Hotels Blue Square
- 23 Dec 2026
- 4 nights
- Room only
- Manchester
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Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark
- 23 Dec 2026
- 4 nights
- Room only
- Manchester
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XO Hotels Blue Tower
- 10 Dec 2026
- 4 nights
- Room only
- Birmingham
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TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel
- 5 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- Room only
- Stansted
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Best Western Zaan Inn
- 23 Dec 2026
- 4 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Manchester
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Corendon Amsterdam New-West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- 23 Dec 2026
- 4 nights
- Room only
- Manchester
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XO Hotels Infinity
- 10 Dec 2026
- 4 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Birmingham
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WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam
- 18 Dec 2026
- 4 nights
- Room only
- Birmingham
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Holidays in December including a hotel near a beach
Concorde El Salam Sharm El Sheikh Sport Hotel
- 9 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Manchester
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Fergus Puerto De La Cruz
- 2 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- Half board
- Stansted
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Xperience Sea Breeze Resort
- 11 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Gatwick
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JAZ Neo Naama Bay
- 9 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Manchester
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Parrotel Aqua Park Resort
- 9 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Manchester
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Charmillion Club Resort
- 9 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Manchester
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Regency Plaza Aqua Park & Spa Resort
- 9 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Manchester
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Servatur Riosol
- 7 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- Room only
- Manchester
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All-inclusive December holiday deals
Xperience St. George Homestay
- 9 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Manchester
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Concorde El Salam Sharm El Sheikh Sport Hotel
- 9 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Manchester
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Aurora Oriental Resort Sharm El Sheikh
- 9 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Manchester
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Pickalbatros Jungle Aqua Park
- 10 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Manchester
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Alua Atlántico Golf Resort
- 11 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Manchester
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Xperience Sea Breeze Resort
- 11 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Gatwick
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Iberotel Casa Del Mar Resort
- 7 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Manchester
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JAZ Neo Naama Bay
- 9 Dec 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- Manchester
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Prices and availability may change, confirm with the provider before booking. Prices include all mandatory fees and taxes.
Who should book a December getaway?
At the end of the year it’s cold in the UK, your Christmas to-do list is getting longer by the minute and suddenly everyone wants to see you. Swap this seasonal stress for festive shopping in the sun, sinking your toes into sandy beaches or with Christmas market merriment.
Christmas market fans
City breaks are even more magical in December when there are sprawling Christmas markets in the mix with cool attractions, hip restaurants and buzzy bars. Cosy up with your other half in snowy cities or catch some rays with friends in winter sun hotspots.
Sun-starved Brits
Sunseekers can wave goodbye to the dreary December weather by booking a break to somewhere hot. You’ll then waltz into Christmas with an extra glow thanks to your end-of-year vitamin D, chilled beach days and entertainment-filled evenings.
Frequently asked questions about holidays in December
FAQs
Where is hot in December for a holiday?
While it’s cold in the UK at the end of the year, there are plenty of destinations that are hot in December. If you’re looking for a winter sun holiday less than a five-hour flight away, consider Morocco where the maximum daytime temperature is 19°C in December or Madeira where it’s 16°C. Further afield, it’s a toasty 29°C in Jamaica.
When is the best time to book a December holiday?
The best time to book a December holiday depends on when you’re travelling, who you’re travelling with and where you’re going. If you're travelling as a family with set dates, booking as far in advance as possible is a good idea to nab the hotel and room you’re after. Flexible? Booking late might bag you a last-minute December bargain.
What are the cheapest destinations in December?
The cheapest holiday destinations in December depend on when you want to travel and the type of holiday you’re booking. The Canary Islands and Egypt can offer affordable winter sunshine while Krakow often offers good value for a Christmas market city break. For the cheapest December holiday prices, compare dates and travel outside of the Christmas and New Year peak.
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