Last Minute Holidays to Benidorm: How Late Deals Work
Resort · Costa Blanca · Spain
Last minute holidays to Benidorm work well because the logistics are simple. Alicante is the only airport you need. It has direct flights from the UK, and the transfer to Benidorm takes about 41 minutes by road. The resort sits on the Costa Blanca, with two long town beaches, Platja de Llevant and Platja de Ponent, and the theme parks are a couple of miles inland. Summer highs reach 31°C in July. Winter days still hover around 16°C. Late availability is easier to find once you stay flexible on dates, board basis and exactly which stretch of the bay you sleep in.
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- Alicante airport has direct UK flights and is roughly a 41-minute transfer from Benidorm.
- Platja de Llevant and Platja de Ponent give you two town beaches to choose between.
- Terra Mítica, Aqualandia and Mundomar are all around 2 miles from the centre.
Package holidays to Benidorm
Flights, hotel and transfers together, ATOL protected, from UK airports.
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Flights and hotel together in Benidorm, booked on Expedia.
How late package deals work
Most British travellers book Benidorm as a package: the flight to Alicante, the hotel and the transfer bundled together. Tour operators commit to seats and rooms well in advance. Whatever hasn't sold in the final few weeks before departure is what turns up as late deals to Benidorm. Those departures are usually within a fortnight or so of booking, and the choice narrows as the date gets closer.
The more flexible you are, the more of that stock you can use. Be ready to fly from a different UK airport and to accept whichever hotel area has rooms. That might be the Llevant side, the Ponent side, or neighbouring Finestrat, about 5 miles away. It also helps to be open on board basis, from self-catering to all inclusive.
It pays to read the details. Check the flight times, the transfer and what the board basis actually covers before you compare one offer with another.
When late availability is easiest
Benidorm's busiest stretch runs from May to November. July and August peak at 31°C and 30°C with very little rain, and those months coincide with the school summer holidays. Late deal holidays to Benidorm are scarcest then, and rarely flatter the price.
The quieter months of January to April and December are where late stock tends to linger. These months suit a winter sun break more than a beach fortnight. Daytime highs run from 16°C in January to 20°C in April, with only two or three rain days in most of these months. March is the wettest of them, with around six.
Within the main season, aim for term time. Late May, June before the schools break up, and September to November after they return all tend to see more unsold rooms. September and October bring some autumn rain, but highs still reach 25°C to 26°C.
Resorts and towns near Benidorm
Ranked by what there is to see and book. Each has its own page.
- Finestrat
Provincia de Alicante · 5 miles from Benidorm
1 sights · 39 min from ALC · on the coast
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When to go to Benidorm
May to June and September to October: daytime highs between 22°C and 26°C with little rain.
- 16°CJan10 mm
- 16°CFeb17 mm
- 19°CMar17 mm
- 20°CApr15 mm
- 22°CMay56 mm
- 26°CJun19 mm
- 31°CJul5 mm
- 30°CAug22 mm
- 26°CSept50 mm
- 25°COct42 mm
- 21°CNov10 mm
- 17°CDec7 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting to Benidorm from United Kingdom
Alicante (ALC), Valencia (VLC) and Murcia (RMU) have direct flights from the UK, including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, London Luton and Manchester.
Alicante (ALC)
About 39 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
Valencia (VLC)
About 1 h 33 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
Murcia (RMU)
About 1 h 43 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
Where to compare late offers
You can compare Benidorm last minute deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach side by side on this page. Checking several providers at once is the quickest way to see which departures and hotels are still open for your dates.
If you would rather piece the trip together yourself, there are also hotel prices, car hire and tours and tickets to check here. Tickets for Terra Mítica, Aqualandia, Mundomar or Terra Natura Benidorm can be sorted once the holiday itself is booked.
Getting there from the UK
Alicante has direct flights from the UK and is the natural gateway for holidays to Benidorm at the last minute. The drive is about 41 minutes to Benidorm and 39 minutes to Finestrat. That is the transfer most packages include, and it is an easy run if you pick up car hire at the airport instead.
Ferry ports are within reach too. Dénia is about 25 miles away and Valencia about 61 miles. That makes sense if you are travelling on from the Costa Blanca rather than arriving by air.
Next steps
Questions people ask
How far is Benidorm from the airport?
Alicante is the nearest airport with direct flights from the UK. The drive to Benidorm takes about 41 minutes, and Finestrat is roughly 39 minutes away. Package transfers normally cover this journey, or you can compare car hire on this page.
When are late deals to Benidorm easiest to find?
Outside the peak school holidays. The quieter months of January to April and December usually have more unsold rooms. So does term time within the May to November season, such as June before the summer holidays and September to October afterwards.
What are the best things to do in Benidorm?
Beyond the beaches, there is Terra Mítica theme park, the Aqualandia waterpark, the Mundomar marine animal park and the Terra Natura Benidorm zoo, all within a few miles. In town, you can visit the Museo Boca del Calvari and the Mirador de Sant Jaume viewpoint.
Which is the best beach in Benidorm?
The two main beaches are Platja de Llevant and Platja de Ponent, on either side of the old town. For somewhere smaller, try Platgeta del Mal Pas in the centre, Almadrava Cove or Cala Tío Ximo. Playa de Finestrat lies about 2 miles away.
What are the best places to visit around Benidorm?
La Cruz de Benidorm Viewpoint gives a high view over the bay, and the Bullring of Benidorm is close to the centre. In neighbouring Finestrat, about 5 miles away, you can explore the castle site of El Realet.
Is Benidorm warm enough for a late winter break?
It is mild rather than hot. Daytime highs are around 16°C in January and February, rising to 20°C by April, with only a few rain days most months. That suits walking and sightseeing more than a summer beach holiday.