The best time to book last-minute May Bank Holiday travel for the cheapest price revealed

By JOWENA RILEY

Published: 10:52 BST, 15 May 2025 | Updated: 10:52 BST, 15 May 2025

With May Bank Holiday fast approaching, many families across the UK are still hoping to book a last-minute trip that won’t cost a fortune. 

Thankfully, ticket experts at AttractionTickets are on hand to advise on the best date and time to book for households looking for a quick getaway toward 26 May. 

According to Oliver Brendon, CEO of AttractionTickets, the key to securing wallet-friendly fares at this late stage lies entirely in booking strategically.  

He said: ‘It’s a common misconception that booking earlier always guarantees the best prices. 

‘The reality is that airlines regularly adjust their fares based on demand, and savvy travellers can benefit from these fluctuations even just a week ahead of departure. 

‘This means there’s still time to save on last-minute travel this May bank holiday, especially if you know when to book.’

Analysis shows that Sunday is the most cost-effective day of the week to book trips. 

Over the weekend, airlines typically release cut-price fares and adjust inventory, meaning travellers can save up to 23 per cent compared to booking on a Friday. 

With May Bank Holiday fast approaching, many families across the UK are still hoping to book a last-minute trip that won’t cost a fortune

According to Oliver Brendon, CEO of AttractionTickets, the key to securing wallet-friendly fares at this late stage lies entirely in booking strategically

Additionally, the best time to snap up cheap fares is around 6am, when they tend to be significantly lower in price than those booked later in the day. 

It’s during these early hours that airlines drop fresh fairs while adjusting pricing algorithms before the day’s search traffic begins.

For households looking to book a bank holiday trip toward 26 May, Brendon recommends getting online early on the morning of Sunday 18 May, or Sunday 25 May for those feeling particularly risky. 

These dates give families just enough time to prepare while still cashing in on some of the best available pricing. 

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The best time to book last-minute May Bank Holiday travel for the cheapest price revealed

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