What an all-inclusive holiday really costs in 2026
Real 2026 all-inclusive prices per person per night across Turkey, Egypt, Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Thailand — plus the extras that are never included.
In 2026 an all-inclusive holiday costs roughly $70–$110 per person per night in Turkey and Egypt, $110–$170 in Spain and Greece, $150–$260 in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, and $200–$400 in the Maldives and the Caribbean's premium resorts. Flights are extra on most of these, and tourist taxes, premium drinks, à la carte restaurants and excursions are billed on top.
Price table, 2026 shoulder season, 4★ all-inclusive
| Destination | Per person / night | 7 nights, 2 people | Flights from Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya, Turkey | $70–$110 | $980–$1,540 | $120–$260 |
| Hurghada, Egypt | $70–$105 | $980–$1,470 | $150–$300 |
| Costa del Sol, Spain | $110–$160 | $1,540–$2,240 | $60–$180 |
| Crete, Greece | $115–$170 | $1,610–$2,380 | $70–$200 |
| Cancún, Mexico | $150–$240 | $2,100–$3,360 | $420–$780 |
| Punta Cana, DR | $160–$260 | $2,240–$3,640 | $480–$820 |
| Phuket, Thailand | $95–$180 | $1,330–$2,520 | $520–$900 |
Peak school-holiday weeks add 25–45% to every line above.
What "all-inclusive" excludes almost everywhere
- Tourist / city tax paid at check-in ($1–$6 per person per night)
- Premium spirits, bottled wine and speciality coffee
- À la carte restaurants beyond one or two allocated visits
- Spa, motorised watersports, diving, kids' club extras
- Airport transfers when booked room-only
- Every excursion outside the resort gate
Budget $150–$400 per person per week for excursions and transfers, and pre-book them online rather than at the resort desk, where the same trip typically costs two to three times more.
When all-inclusive is the wrong product
If you want to eat in town, move between two or three places, or travel with a car, all-inclusive burns money you have already spent. It works when you intend to stay put, have children, or are going somewhere where independent restaurants are far from the beach strip.
How to get the real price down
- Travel in May, June, late September or October.
- Fly midweek — Tuesday and Wednesday departures run 10–20% below Saturday charters.
- Book refundable and re-check at 6 and 3 weeks out.
- Take a room-only or half-board rate when a walkable town is next door.
- Buy the excursions separately and in advance.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a week all-inclusive for two people in 2026?
Around $980–$1,540 in Turkey or Egypt, $1,540–$2,380 in Spain or Greece, and $2,100–$3,640 in Mexico or the Dominican Republic for seven nights at a 4★ resort in shoulder season, before flights.
What is not included in an all-inclusive holiday?
Tourist tax, premium drinks, most à la carte restaurants, spa and motorised watersports, airport transfers on room-only rates, and every excursion outside the resort.
Which is the cheapest all-inclusive destination?
Turkey and Egypt remain the cheapest at roughly $70–$110 per person per night for a 4★ resort, with short, inexpensive flights from most of Europe.
Is all-inclusive worth it?
It is worth it when you plan to stay at the resort, travel with children, or visit a destination where restaurants are far from the hotel. If you intend to eat out, move around or rent a car, half-board or room-only is cheaper.
The part of a package tour worth paying for is the ground experience: transfers, guided day trips, skip-the-line entries and multi-day tours you would otherwise spend a week assembling yourself.
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