Travel experts have revealed that due to the cost of 2024's Glastonbury tickets, you could actually get a five-day holiday abroad for less. Loveholidays, an independent travel agent, has picked out five European destinations to rival the price of the Somerset-based music festival.
A ticket to go to Glastonbury Festival in 2024 will cost £360, an increase of 26 per cent from two years ago. Despite this, millions of hopeful fans will be trying to secure themselves a spot at the world-famous event this weekend as tickets go on sale. Hoowever, a whopping 2.3million people are expected to miss out.
The bumper Glastonbury ticket price means you could fly and stay at the famous Bulgarian resort town of Sunny Beach for over £100 less. Here, Loveholidays have picked out its top destinations for less than the price of heading to Worthy Farm in June next summer.
Sunny Beach, Bulgaria - £268pp including return flights
Staying in Aparthotel Royal Sun, swapping Glastonbury for five nights in Sunny Beach in June will save you a minimum of £92, including flights from London Luton. With waterparks, vibrant nightlife and plenty of beaches to relax, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria is the perfect place to start your summer.
Alikanas, Zante, Greek Islands - £303pp including return flights
If you're willing to swap muddy wellies for sun and sea, you can stay at Letsos Hotel in Zante for just £298pp for five nights, including flights. Boasting beautiful beaches and caves to explore, as well as brilliant nightlife, you may want to add Zante to your 2024 travel bucket list at £57 cheaper than a Glastonbury ticket.
Costa Blanca, Spain - £354pp including return flights
Five nights in the beautiful Costa Blanca and flights will cost you £6 less than a Glastonbury ticket. Staying in the Gran Hotel Bali with breakfast included, you can enjoy Costa Blanca's beautiful landscapes as well as a thriving party scene and waterparks.
Dalaman, Turkey - £302pp including return flights
For £58 less than a Glastonbury ticket, you can get return flights and a five night stay at Club Atrium Hotel in Dalaman, Turkey. Dalaman boasts lively bars, perfect for music fans, as well as historical sites and stunning scenery.
Algarve, Portugal - £360pp including return flights
Flying from London Stansted, you can stay in the beautiful Algarve, Portugal, for the same price as a Glastonbury ticket, at Muthu Club Praia Da Oura. With picturesque sandy beaches, rich historical sites and plenty to explore, you can enjoy five nights in Algarve, Portugal including your travel.