The Post Office Travel Money annual Winter Sun Holiday Costs Barometer has revealed the top 12 best value winter sun destinations for Brits, based on everyday costs such as a bottle of beer, a cup of coffee, a three-course meal with drinks, and essentials like suncream or bottled water. The research does not consider flight or package holiday prices.
Cape Town leads the rankings
Cape Town, South Africa, came top of the list as the cheapest overall destination for a bottle of beer (£1.86) and three-course meals with house wine (£39.26). November marks the start of summer in the city, with daytime temperatures around 26C, longer hours of sunlight and rain-free days. Highlights include Boulders Beach with its colony of penguins and a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain.
Other top value destinations
Mombasa, Kenya, offered some of the best value prices in nearly all categories, including coffee, bottled water, wine and beer, often ranking as the third or fourth cheapest of all destinations surveyed. The city features white sand beaches, with Diani beach about 30km away, beautiful buildings and easy access to safari parks.
Tokyo, Japan, boasted the cheapest glass of wine at an average of £2.53 among all destinations surveyed. The city is suitable for a winter getaway, with sunny and dry weather, though evenings can be cooler, so light layers are recommended.
Colombo, Sri Lanka, offers dry and sunny weather in winter, with attractions including temples such as Gangaramaya Temple, parks, Galle Face Green and bustling street food markets. Phuket, Thailand, is also noted for its beaches, temples and varied landscapes, packed with bars, hotels and restaurants.
