How and where to get a great last minute holiday deal

These days life is so hectic that it's almost impossible to know exactly when you'll have a week or two free.

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by Jack White |
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Last minute holidays have become extremely popular because of this. By booking late, you don't have to work your diary out months in advance, you can go as and when you feel like it and you get a much better rate.

But there are some things to remember when booking last minute, to make sure you don't get stung by hidden costs and small details.

Check what's included

While last minute holidays are a lot less that those booked in advance, the travel companies still aren't giving them away. Check that the price includes things such as baggage allowance otherwise you could end up being charged loads when you get to the airport.

Favour places likeMajorca in Europe over destinations further afield to get the best deal
Favour places likeMajorca in Europe over destinations further afield to get the best deal

Don't be unrealistic

Just because it's last minute doesn't mean you're going to be sunning it up in Dubai on the cheap. Your best bet is Europe as anything further afield isn't usually that much cheaper.

Be prepared to fly

In exchange for a cheaper holiday, you might not be flying direct to your destination and you can almost guarantee that the flight hours won't be very sociable. But it will be worth it when you're sitting around the pool getting mojito'd up.

Here are eight of the best last minute holiday websites to choose from

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How and where to get a great last minute holiday deal

Travel Republic1 of 7

Travel Republic

TravelRepublic.co.uk

Lastminute2 of 7

Lastminute

LastMinute.com

Travel Zoo3 of 7

Travel Zoo

TravelZoo.com

Ice Lolly4 of 7

Ice Lolly

IceLolly.com

Teletext5 of 7

Teletext

TeletextHolidays.co.uk

Travel Supermarket6 of 7

Travel Supermarket

TravelSupermarket.com

Expedia.co.uk7 of 7

Expedia.co.uk

Expedia.co.uk

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