The holiday destinations where beer costs less than £3 a pint - with average beer prices in one winter sun hotspot as low as £1.27

Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn moreNothing beats a cold pint of beer – but in recent years, more Britons have become frustrated by its constantly increasing cost.The average price of one of Britain's most-loved drinks has soared to £5.01.But don't fret – heading overseas could be the solution to your boozy woes.The cheapest holiday hotspots for a beer have been revealed by Jet2, with the average costing less than £3 in ten destinations, much lower than in the UK.A surprising African destination tops the list at £1.27, followed by a string of European countries.Read on below to discover the top ten destinations where your beer money goes further...1. Tunisia – average beer £1.27 Taking the winning position in the list is Tunisia, where resorts offer budget-friendly beersFrom the beaches of Hammamet to the resorts of Sousse, Tunisia offers sunshine, culture and excellent value for holidaymakers.Tunisia is the lowest-price destination on the list, with the average half-litre glass of beer, a typical holiday measure, costing £1.27. Known for its spectacular Mediterranean beaches, rich multicultural history and traditional whitewashed architecture, Tunisia is a top choice for Britons, ideal for families looking for an all-inclusive break or couples seeking adventure.2. Bulgaria – average beer £1.74 In second place, taking the silver medal, is BulgariaPlenty head to Bulgaria for its charming streets, cobblestone roads and local cuisine. A standout choice, already known for offering fantastic value, Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast is home to popular resorts including Sunny Beach, Nessebar and St Vlas.Beer there costs just £1.74 – and other prices are great value too, with Sunny Beach being ranked among the cheapest European holiday destinations for UK travellers in the 2026 Post Office Travel Money Family Holiday Report.3. Czech Republic – average beer £1.74 Taking the bronze medal in the full list is the Czech Republic, especially capital PraguePrague combines striking architecture, historic squares and a celebrated beer culture, and the Czech Republic takes third place in the list.Millions flock to the landlocked country, located between Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland, to sample some of the local booze. Classic spots include Tretter's New York Bar and Hemingway Bar in the old town, but Vinohradský Pivovar is a great craft brewery and beer hall. 4. Hungary – average beer £2.08 Next up is Hungary, known for the famous ruin bars in BudapestBudapest is famous for its historic sights, thermal baths and ruin bars – and with beer coming in at well below the UK price, there's another reason to add it to the city-break list.Budapest, Hungary's capital, is affordable, with the average price of a beer just £2.08.Traditional Hungarian beers sit alongside modern craft favourites, offering something for every taste. 5. Portugal – average beer £2.14 Next up is fellow European holiday hotspot, PortugalFrom the beaches and resorts of the Algarve to the colourful streets of Madeira, Portugal has sunshine in spades.Beer costs an average of £2.14, and in one city in the north, Guimarães, a bottle of beer can be found for just €2 (£1.70).Lisbon, the capital, has even emerged as the world's happiest holiday hotspot, scoring highly across various feel-good factors – so it's not just the cheap booze luring tourists in.6. Montenegro – average beer £2.39 Up-and-coming Montenegro scoops up the sixth place awardWith dramatic Adriatic scenery, historic coastal towns and popular resorts around Budva Bay, Montenegro combines sunshine, sightseeing and great value.In Montenegro, the average beer costs £2.39, less than half what you could expect in the UK.Podgorica, the capital, also ranks among Europe's cheapest city breaks in a Post Office costs report, with the average price of a two-night holiday just £332.45.7. Spain – average beer £2.56 In spot number seven in the cheap beer list is British favourite SpainFrom mainland resorts to the Balearic and Canary Islands, Spain remains a firm favourite for sunshine, food and good-value local drinks. Here, beer costs an average of £2.56.There are plenty of Spanish spots that promise sunshine, great views and affordable drinks. Costa Blanca, for example, offers a pint of the local beer for €3 (£2.60), while La Palma has pints for just €1.50 (£1.30).As for wine, the cost of a glass in Spain can vary between £2.10 and £3.80, according to travel company Holiday Pirates. Meanwhile, prices in the Balearic Islands range from £2.50 to £4.50. 8. Turkey – average beer £2.77 Turkey comes in eighth place on the ranking with beer an average of £2.77From Antalya's resorts to the Aegean coast, Turkey combines beaches, historic sights and strong value for holidaymakers.For just £2.77, you could kick back and relax with a cold pint on the beach.The best-selling and most iconic mainstream Turkish beer is Efes Pilsen, but popular options also include the Frederik Series by Türk Tuborg.9. Poland – average beer £2.92 In ninth place in the full list of budget-friendly beer spots is PolandFrom Krakow's historic centre to the culture and nightlife of cities such as Gdansk, Poland offers plenty for holidaymakers looking for a great-value city break.Poland is well-loved for its affordable drinks, with the average price of a beer just £2.92.Wine costs between 8.30zł and 16.60zł (£1.70 and £3.40), according to recent reports. 10. Croatia – average beer £2.99 Rounding out the top 10 in the list is Croatia - in the capital, you'll find top-notch Buza BarWhether it's Dubrovnik's historic old town or the beaches and waterfronts of the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia combines Adriatic sunshine with plenty to see and do.And for just under £3 a beer, it certainly won't break the bank.One popular spot adored by tourists is Dubrovnik's Buza Bar, a cliffside watering hole where you can enjoy a drink and then dive into the sea below.