Illustrative example. Prices are representative snapshots, not a live quote.
Tenerife
Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children aged 6 and 9)
20–27 October 2026 (half term) · 7 nights · Departing from Gatwick
The summary
October half term is one of the most expensive weeks of the year for Tenerife. The cheapest flight-and-villa combination undercuts the typical all-inclusive package by £600 with very little compromise.
Three options compared
Flights + private villa with pool
Three bedroom villa in Costa Adeje, walking distance to the beach. Eat out three nights, cook in the rest.
Illustrative: about £620 below the equivalent TUI all-inclusive we compared
£2,180
Jet2 all-inclusive at Hotel Best Jacaranda
Hassle free with the kids. Drinks, food and transfers all included. Good kids' club.
£2,560
Bahia del Duque luxury resort
Five-star resort with multiple pools and a fantastic kids' programme. Right on the beach.
£4,990
Worth knowing
- South coast resorts get an extra hour of sun vs the north in October
- Loro Parque and Siam Park can be booked together for around £85 per adult
- Costa Adeje supermarkets are 30 percent cheaper than resort shops
Watch out for
- Friday and Saturday flights cost up to £300 more than mid-week
- All-inclusive sounds cheaper but excursions and drinks at the beach still add up
- Booking flights direct with Jet2.com is usually £100 cheaper than via Skyscanner