• New research by easyJet reveals top 10 European escapes Brits can jet off to for the price of the UK’s average annual BBQ spend*

  • With flights to Lanzarote, Alicante and Lisbon from only £20.49, trips away including local activities can match or even beat the cost of a BBQ at home

  • easyJet’s ‘Book with Confidence Promise’ means flight and package prices will not increase after booking, ensuring families get the best value for their summer getaway

New research from easyJet has revealed that it’s possible to take a European getaway for the same cost as BBQ hosting. The average Brit now spends up to £384 a year hosting garden BBQs for family and friends

This rises to a staggering £513 among Gen Z, equating to £19 per guest, just 99p shy of the cost of a flight to Barcelona.

To help Brits looking to make their summer budget go further, easyJet has revealed the top 10 destinations where the BBQ spend could instead cover flights and a range of in destination activities – swapping grey skies and soggy sausages for a culture packed holiday abroad.

Leading the rankings is Lanzarote, with flights from £28.99* per person offering affordable beachside dining, fantastic coastal weather, and unbeatable value for this summer.

It comes as recent from easyJet revealed nearly three-quarters (72%) of Brits say the cost of hosting a barbecue has risen sharply over the past two years, while almost half (46%) feel the unpredictable British weather makes it a risky spend – making a European escape an increasingly appealing alternative.

Alicante and Majorca are also among the best-value destinations on the list, offering great value fares alongside historic old towns, stunning mountain landscapes, and vibrant local markets. Meanwhile, Lisbon, Barcelona and Berlin also rank highly due to world-class museums, iconic architecture, and dynamic culinary scenes.

The Top 10 BBQ Budget Escapes This Summer:

City

Flights from

BBQ budget remaining (from £384)

What that buys you locally

Lanzarote

£28.99pp

£355.01pp

A guided day tour around the volcanic Timanfaya National Park, plus a volcanic-stone grilled seafood lunch at a beachside restaurant. Sunbathe and swim at the stunning, sheltered coves of Papagayo Beach, and catch a dramatic sunset over the crashing waves at Los Hervideros coastal cliffs.

Alicante

£31.99pp

£352.01pp

A premium beachside lunch featuring authentic wood-fired Paella, local appetisers, and a pitcher of sangria right on the Mediterranean coast. Hike up to the historic Santa Bárbara Castle for panoramic views of the bay, and take a relaxing stroll along the iconic, marble-tiled Explanada de España promenade.

Lisbon

£20.49pp

£363.51pp

A sunset sailing cruise along the Tagus River to see the city lights, followed by a traditional dinner accompanied by a live Fado music performance. Get lost in the winding, historic alleys of the ancient Alfama District, and take in the city views from the beautiful Miradouro da Graça terrace.

Majorca Palma

£29.49pp

£354.51pp

A return ticket on the historic vintage wooden train from Palma to Sóller, with plenty left over for a traditional seafood lunch by the port. Wander through the majestic, public Gardens of S'Hort del Rei right below the palace, and window-shop through the grand Plaza Mayor and historic old town streets.

Barcelona

£19.99pp

£364.01pp

An audio-guided tour of Gaudí’s legendary Sagrada Família, followed by a premium evening tapas and wine tasting crawl through the Gothic Quarter. Marvel at the colourful sights and smells of the famous La Boqueria Market, and watch the street performers and soak up the sunset at Barceloneta Beach.

Berlin

£27.99pp

£356.01pp

Entry to the world-class museums on Museum Island, followed by a hearty classic German dinner of Schnitzel and local craft beer in a traditional beer garden. Walk along the historic East Side Gallery to see the open-air Berlin Wall murals.

Dubrovnik

£31.99pp

£352.01pp

A ticket to walk the historic Old Town City Walls at sunset, followed by a meal and local Pozip wine at a cliffside restaurant overlooking the sea. Cool off with a swim at Šulić Beach tucked right between towering stone cliffs, and explore the beautiful architecture of Stradun, the Old Town's main limestone street.

Milan

£26.49pp

£357.51pp

Fast-track entry to the roof terraces of the Duomo Cathedral, followed by a stylish Milanese Aperitivo and buffet spread in the Navigli district. Window-shop beneath the breathtaking glass domes of the luxury Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and relax in the beautiful, sprawling lawns of Sempione Park behind the castle.

Amsterdam

£25.99pp

£358.01pp

A scenic guided evening canal cruise with an open bar of wine and cheese, followed by a traditional Dutch pancake dinner. Hop on the free public ferry behind Central Station to explore the trendy NDSM Wharf, and take a sensory stroll through the colourful Bloemenmarkt (floating flower market).

Paris

£24.99pp

£359.01pp

Direct entry tickets to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower, followed by a classic steak frites dinner at a lively Parisian bistro. Watch the sparkling Eiffel Tower light show from the Champ de Mars lawns at night, and climb up the steps of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre for the best free view over the city rooftops.

Kevin Doyle, easyJet's UK Country Manager, said: "The Great British BBQ has long been a summer tradition, but our research shows just how far that same money could go beyond the back garden. For the cost of hosting a BBQ at home, Brits could instead be enjoying a European getaway.

"From sun-soaked beaches to laid-back city breaks, there's incredible value to be found across easyJet flights this summer. So before stocking up on burgers and buns, it might be worth checking our unbeatable range of flights across Europe and beyond to see how far your budget stretches."

easyJet and easyJet Holidays have introduced their Book with Confidence Promise to reassure customers on their travel plans. The pledge guarantees that flight and package prices will not increase in price once booked and confirms that easyJet intends to operate a full schedule across its network, despite competitors cutting routes, as easyJet prepares to fly over 50 million passengers this summer.

To discover more about easyJet’s network and to book, visit easyJet.com.

For further information, please contact the easyJet Press Office on 01582 525252 or log onto www.easyjet.com/en/news

Notes to editors

*Top 10 destinations are based on flights from the UK departing June through August, and activity costs per person, compared to average annual BBQ spend back home

The research was conducted by Censuswide, among a sample of 2000 nat rep. The data was collected between 29.05.2026 - 01.06.2026.

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