Sun holiday under €300 per person from the Netherlands
Return flight plus accommodation for under 300 euros per person. No last-minute luck or tricks: regular flights and real hotels or apartments, cheap because of the right destination and the right moment.
Plan your trip to Marrakech: flight, hotel and total price in one go
Short answer: Sun holiday under €300 per person (return flight plus 5 nights) is achievable to Alicante (from €180 pp), Marrakech (from €190 pp), Nador (from €200 pp), Malaga (from €220 pp), Agadir (from €235 pp), Istanbul (from €240 pp), Hurghada (from €245 pp), Malta (from €250 pp), Fuerteventura (from €255 pp) and Las Palmas (from €265 pp). Conditions: book outside school holidays, choose budget accommodation and book flight plus hotel separately rather than a package.
Alicante, Spain
Route from NL: Ryanair and Transavia fly direct from Eindhoven (EIN) and Amsterdam (AMS) to Alicante (ALC) in around 2h45. Return ticket from €50 outside school holidays, typically €70-90 in low season.
Indicative price 5 nights: Flight €50-80 + budget apartment or hostel €25-40 per night x 5 = total €175-280 per person. Achievable year-round outside summer and Christmas holidays.
Why cheap: Alicante has a wide city beach walking distance from the centre, the free Castillo de Santa Barbara and a lively tapas scene for €3-5 per dish. Local bus C-6 takes you from the airport to the centre for €3.85 in 20 minutes. Eating outside the tourist Explanada: set lunch €10-12, beer €1.50-2. Best months for lowest prices: November, January and February.
View Alicante with live pricesMarrakech, Morocco
Route from NL: Ryanair flies direct from Eindhoven (EIN) to Marrakech (RAK) in around 3h45. Transavia and Ryanair also fly from Amsterdam (AMS). Return from €80-120, but deals sometimes as low as €40-60.
Indicative price 5 nights: Flight €80-120 + riad hostel or budget riad €15-30 per night x 5 = total €155-270 per person. Book March-May or September-November for the sharpest combination of price and pleasant weather.
Why cheap: Morocco is one of the cheapest holiday countries for Dutch travellers. A characterful riad hostel room from €15, a budget riad with breakfast and roof terrace from €40-60. Street food on the Jemaa el-Fnaa from €3, a tagine dinner in a local restaurant €8-12. Bus to airport: €3. Mint tea everywhere: €1. Marrakech is also one of the warmest destinations in the European low season: 22-26 degrees in March and October.
View Marrakech with live pricesNador, Morocco
Route from NL: Ryanair flies direct from Eindhoven (EIN) and Amsterdam (AMS) to Nador (NDR) in around 3 hours. Return from €70-100. Nador is also reachable by ferry from Almeria or Malaga.
Indicative price 5 nights: Flight €70-100 + budget hotel €20-30 per night x 5 = total €170-250 per person. One of the cheapest options on this list, year-round.
Why cheap: Nador is a North Moroccan port city on the Mediterranean with a warm lagoon (Mar Chica), unspoilt beaches and an authentic atmosphere far from the tourist crowds.
Food and accommodation are extremely affordable: a meal for €3-5, local hotels without the tourist markup of Marrakech or Agadir. Nador attracts few Western tourists, which shows in the prices. Ideal for travellers who want to truly escape without breaking the budget.
View Nador with live pricesMalaga, Spain
Route from NL: Ryanair, Transavia and Vueling fly direct from Eindhoven (EIN) or Amsterdam (AMS) to Malaga (AGP) in around 3 hours. Return from €60-90 in low season.
Indicative price 5 nights: Flight €60-90 + budget hostel or hotel €30-45 per night x 5 = total €210-315 per person. Choose November to April for prices well under €300. May or October is also affordable with good weather.
Why cheap: Malaga is a lively city with a warm climate: 17-20 degrees in winter, beach within walking distance, the Moorish Alcazaba (free on Sundays after 14:00) and the Picasso Museum.
The Cercanias train from the airport to the centre costs €1.80 and takes 12 minutes. Tapas in the centre are often free with a drink; in the Soho neighbourhood you'll find the city's most affordable restaurants.
View Malaga with live pricesAgadir, Morocco
Route from NL: Transavia and Ryanair fly direct from Amsterdam (AMS) to Agadir (AGA) in around 4 hours. From Eindhoven there are seasonal direct flights. Return from €90-130 in low season.
Indicative price 5 nights: Flight €90-130 + budget apartment or hotel €25-40 per night x 5 = total €215-330 per person. Book in Moroccan low season (November to March) for the sharpest prices and 22-25 degrees winter sun.
Why cheap: Agadir has one of Morocco's finest beaches: 10 kilometres of white sand, a consistent surf and swimming weather almost year-round. Outside the resort zone, food and accommodation are very affordable: a local meal in the souks €3-6, fresh orange juice €0.50, a budget hotel outside the beach area €20-35 per night. The climate is stable: even in January it is 18-22 degrees and rarely cloudy.
View Agadir with live pricesIstanbul, Turkey
Route from NL: Turkish Airlines, Transavia and easyJet fly direct from Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST) in around 3h40. Return from €130-180, but deals under €120 can be found in the shoulder season.
Indicative price 5 nights: Flight €120-170 + hostel or budget hotel €15-25 per night x 5 = total €195-295 per person. Istanbul is a city break with lots of sunshine: April-May and September-October are the best months for cheap flights combined with good weather (18-24 degrees).
Why cheap: Istanbul is extremely affordable for Europeans due to the low Turkish exchange rate. A guesthouse or hostel room for €15-20 per night, local kebab or meze for €3-5, the metro for €0.50. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Bazaar are free or nearly free. A Bosphorus crossing by ferry: €1. Best period for an under-300 trip: April or October.
View Istanbul with live pricesHurghada, Egypt
Route from NL: Corendon, TUI fly and Transavia fly direct from Amsterdam (AMS) to Hurghada (HRG) in around 5 hours. Return from €130-170 in the winter low season.
Indicative price 5 nights: Flight €130-170 + budget hotel on the Red Sea €20-35 per night x 5 = total €230-345 per person. Choose November to March for the lowest prices and pleasant weather: 22-28 degrees without the extreme summer heat.
Why cheap: Hurghada is one of the cheapest sun-and-sea destinations from the Netherlands. The Egyptian pound is weak against the euro, so local costs are minimal: a meal outside the resort for €3-5, snorkelling with a local operator for €10-15. The Giftun Island coral reef is one of the finest snorkelling spots on the Red Sea. Budget hotels with pool start at €20-25 per night. Book flight and hotel separately rather than a package for the sharpest price.
View Hurghada with live pricesMalta
Route from NL: Air Malta, Ryanair and easyJet fly direct from Amsterdam (AMS) to Malta (MLA) in around 3 hours. Return from €80-120 in the winter season.
Indicative price 5 nights: Flight €80-120 + hostel or guesthouse €30-45 per night x 5 = total €230-345 per person. Book in November, December or January for prices well under €300. Malta has 16-19 degrees in winter, perfect for sightseeing and walking.
Why cheap: Malta is an EU island with low accommodation costs outside summer. Valletta (UNESCO Capital of Culture) is compact and walkable: the city centre costs nothing.
The Blue Lagoon on Comino, the Hagar Qim temple ruins and historic Mdina can each be visited for a few euros or free. Local eateries outside the harbour area: pastizzi (filled flaky pastry) for €0.25-0.50, a set lunch €8-12. Bus travel on the island from €2 per day with a day pass.
View Malta with live pricesFuerteventura, Canary Islands
Route from NL: Transavia, TUI fly and Corendon fly direct from Amsterdam (AMS) to Fuerteventura (FUE) in around 4h30. From Eindhoven there are direct flights in winter season. Return from €90-130 in November and January.
Indicative price 5 nights: Flight €90-130 + budget pension or apartment €30-40 per night x 5 = total €240-330 per person. Fly in the first two weeks of November or in January for the combination of low prices and good weather: 22-25 degrees on Fuerteventura in winter.
Why cheap: Fuerteventura is the sunniest Canary Island: almost always sunny, a constant trade wind and the longest beaches in Spain. The Corralejo dunes are free to visit, and Timanfaya National Park on Lanzarote makes a worthwhile day trip for €12. Thanks to the low Canarian VAT (7% instead of 21%), food, drink and petrol are cheaper than on mainland Spain. Car hire from €18 per day is the best way to explore the island.
View Fuerteventura with live pricesLas Palmas, Gran Canaria
Route from NL: Transavia, TUI fly and easyJet fly direct from Amsterdam (AMS) to Gran Canaria (LPA) in around 4h15. From Eindhoven there are direct flights in winter season. Return from €100-140 in low season.
Indicative price 5 nights: Flight €100-140 + hostel or budget apartment €25-40 per night x 5 = total €225-340 per person. Choose November or early February for the lowest rates and 22-24 degrees winter sun without the school holiday crowds.
Why cheap: Las Palmas is the vibrant capital of Gran Canaria with a city beach (Playa de Las Canteras) walking distance from the centre. It is a real city island: not just a beach destination, but a buzzing city with a historic centre (Vegueta), a good local cuisine and the Museo Canario.
Outside the resort zone (Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles), accommodation and food are affordable: menu del dia €9-12, an apartment in the city €25-40 per night. Direct city bus from the airport: €1.50.
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Can I take a sun holiday for under €300 per person?
Yes. Alicante and Marrakech are the easiest choices: 5 nights including a direct flight from Eindhoven or Amsterdam costs €180 to €250 per person when booking outside school holidays. The key is combining the right destination with low season and budget accommodation like a hostel or cheap apartment.
What is the cheapest sun destination from the Netherlands?
Alicante is the cheapest sun destination: direct return flight from €50, budget hotel or apartment from €25 per night. A 5-night trip including flight is achievable for €175 to €250 per person outside school holidays. Marrakech is close behind with extremely cheap accommodation and flights from €80.
When are the cheapest periods for a sun holiday?
For Spain (Alicante, Malaga): November to February is low season, cheapest outside Christmas. For Morocco (Marrakech, Agadir, Nador): March-May and September-November for the best price and pleasant weather. For the Canary Islands: November to early January for the lowest flight fares. Always avoid Christmas, Easter and summer holidays if price is your priority.
Should I book a package or book flight and hotel separately?
For the destinations on this list, booking separately is almost always cheaper than a package. Book a cheap return flight (Ryanair, Transavia, easyJet) and find a budget hotel or hostel separately on Booking.com. An all-inclusive package to Fuerteventura quickly starts at €900 per person, while a self-booked trip under €300 is achievable.
Updated: 9 October 2026