Package Deals to Valencia Spain: Cheap Holidays Guide

The shoulder months for Valencia are January, February, March, April, September, November and December, and these are when cheap holidays to Valencia are most realistic, because demand falls away outside the peak summer weeks. The weather in these months suits a city break more than a beach fortnight: January and December reach around 16 to 17°C by day, with only three or so rainy days a month.

April is a sound compromise, with highs of about 20°C and six rainy days. March and September bring more rain, with eight rainy days each, though September still reaches around 28°C, warm enough for the coast. November sits at about 20°C with six rainy days.

May, June, July, August and October are the best months for weather, with July and August peaking at 31°C. Expect those months, and especially the British school holidays, to be the busiest and priced accordingly.

Valencia city is by far the largest base in the area, with a population of over 800,000, the most sights and the widest choice of accommodation, which generally means more competition for your booking. Staying central puts Valencia Cathedral, the Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken on your doorstep.

Alboraya, about 2.5 miles away on the coast and around 10 minutes from the airport, is a quieter coastal alternative. La Pobla de Farnals, roughly 8 miles out, is a small coastal town for those who want the sea over the city. Inland, Manises sits right beside the airport and Catarroja about 5 miles from the centre and 11 minutes from the terminal; neither is coastal, but both keep you close to the city at a short transfer.

Cheap breaks to Valencia usually come down to timing and flexibility. Midweek flights tend to be less in demand than Friday and Sunday departures, and comparing departures from regional UK airports as well as London can widen your options. Booking well ahead of the school holidays, or travelling in the shoulder months, helps too.

A package bundles your flight, hotel and transfer, and with Valencia airport so close to the city the transfer is short. Room-only or self-catering options can work well here, as a city break leaves plenty of chances to eat out, while half board suits those who prefer meals settled in advance. For a cheap holiday in Valencia, set your dates, then compare the package providers, hotel prices, tours and tickets and car hire shown on this page side by side.

Valencia airport (VLC) has direct flights from the UK and is unusually close to everything: around 1 minute from Manises, 8 minutes from Valencia city, 10 minutes from Alboraya and 11 minutes from Catarroja. That makes cheap package holidays to Valencia easy to combine with a short stay, as transfers barely eat into your time.

Car hire is optional for the city but useful for reaching La Pobla de Farnals or exploring the coast. Valencia also has a ferry port about 4 miles from the centre, and Dénia's port lies around 47 miles away, should you be planning onward travel.