On the Beach has unveiled two significant modifications to holiday reservations that allow travellers to secure their getaway for the smallest deposit amount in its history whilst taking a child along at no extra cost.

Starting today, On the Beach has slashed its deposits by £11, enabling Brits to reserve their 2026 break from £19 per person.

The move makes the upfront cost for securing a holidayas budget-friendly as possible, particularly as numerous Brits face their sixth week without wages, having been paid prior to Christmasand now awaiting their next salary until the end of January.

It's not the sole initiative the package holiday specialists have implemented. On the Beach has also introduced complimentary children's accommodation on selected breaks. The promotion will provide hundreds of cost-free hotel stays for youngsters at family-friendly resorts across the Canaries, Turkey, Spain, Egypt, the Balearics and beyond.

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Zoe Harris, chief customer officer at On the Beach, said: "This is a major step in making holidays more affordable for families. By lowering our deposits to just £19 per person and introducing free stays for kids, we're reducing the upfront cost of booking and taking away some of the financial pressure that can come with securing a holiday.

"We know family budgets are stretched right now, especially after the Christmas period, so this is about giving people confidence to book early, spread the cost, and enjoy something to look forward to without the stress."

It's not just low deposits and complimentary kids' stays that On the Beach is providing. The package holiday firm are also throwing in free perks on all holiday bookings in 2026.

Anyone taking a break with On the Beach in 2026 and reserving up to 60 days before departure is guaranteed three perks.

One of either complimentary lounge access, free gadget insurance, free weather protection or a £50 Amazon voucher plus Price Drop Protection and 1GB of free mobile data.

Based on two adults and two children with two rooms:

• A seven night all-inclusive break at Sol Katmandu Park & Resort in Lanzarote, with departures on Monday 4 May from Bristol costs just £473pp and includes one complimentary child place.


• A seven night all-inclusive getaway at Titanic Beach and Spa in Hurghada, Egypt, with departures on Wednesday 3 June from London Luton costs just £443pp and includes one complimentary child place.


• A seven night B&B break at Falcon Naama Star in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, with departures on Wednesday 3 June from London Gatwick costs just £325pp and includes one complimentary child place.


• A seven night all-inclusive holiday at Magic Aqua Rock Gardens in Benidorm, with departures on Wednesday 6 May from London Luton costs just £495pp and includes one complimentary child place.


• A seven night all-inclusive break at Ukino Palmeiras Village in Portugal with departures on Saturday 2 May from Manchester costs just £468pp and includes one complimentary child place.