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Get £300 off 2025/2026 holidays with First Choice promo codes and Black Friday deals
Sabrina SahotaFriday 21 November 2025 15:42 GMTWhether you're picturing days spent splashing around in the sparkling sea on a long-haul trip, or have your heart set on a jam-packed city break, First Choice has thousands of options. The online travel agency and tour operator has holidays to a range of destinations, including Austria, Croatia, Costa Rica, Mauritius and Sri Lanka, and now you can save on trip with First Choice thanks to our expert pick of the very best discount codes and sales.
How to save on holidays at First Choice
First Choice Black Friday 2025
Book your summer 2026 or 2027 holiday at a fraction of the price thanks to First Choice Black Friday codes. Running until Cyber Monday, there are three minimum spend promo codes for up to £300 off bookings. This includes £100 off bookings over £1,000 or £300 off holidays over £3,500.
First Choice takes the stress out of advanced bookings with fee-free deposits from £30 per person and the “flex” add-on. This optional extra allows you to get your money back if you need to cancel your holiday up to 14 days before you depart.
Last-minute deals (NEW H3)
If you’re looking to maximise your holiday budget, then booking last-minute may be the way to go. First Choice offers some impressive holiday deals for 2025, with seven-night breaks from just £150 per person. That’s a saving of more than £700 on selected holidays.
It’s worth noting that current First Choice discount codes are all applicable to 2025 holidays, rather than advanced bookings. So, if you’re happy to be more flexible with your dates and open to a last-minute getaway, you’re more likely to get the best value.
Visit the deals section (NEW H3)
The First Choice deals page should be your first port of call when it comes to holiday shopping. This is where you will find all the latest sales and limited-time promotions, such as £150 off 2025 holidays, free child places, up to £150 off solo travel and more.
If you want to locate offers on site that may be harder to find, then we recommend heading to the deals T&Cs page. Here, you can filter by your preferred travel season, for example, winter 2025 or summer 2026, to see all promotions currently running. This is a sneaky way to find deals that might not be listed on the main offers page.
The First Choice deals page makes it easy to find the best holiday discounts (iStock/The Independent)Sign up for the newsletter
For exclusive savings and offers sent straight to your inbox, it’s worth registering for the monthly newsletter. You’ll also be automatically entered into the monthly prize draw to win £500 off your next First Choice holiday.
Exclusive partner discounts
Whilst there is currently no direct First Choice NHS discount, it is part of the Tui group, which offers holidays for heroes discounts. You can search and book holidays to all the major resorts at exclusive rates, with extra discounts of up to £ 300 on selected resorts.
In the past, ASOS, PrettyLittleThing and Deliveroo members received a unique code for £50 off any holiday above £1,000. We’ll be sure to let you know if this offer returns.
Free child places
Families can enjoy cheaper holidays by utilising the First Choice free child place offer. Make sure to use the free child place landing page to search for eligible resorts and look out for the ‘free child place’ badge. It’s also worth noting that you only get one free place per two paying adults, so any additional children will be charged standard rates.
Low deposit holidays
If you’re booking more than 26 weeks in advance, you can secure your trip with no deposit. All you need to do is set up a direct debit and the balance will be split across monthly payments, making holiday budgeting more affordable. There are also low deposit options from just £30 per person, depending on the holiday and how far in advance you book.
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What sets First Choice apart
There are plenty of travel companies (think Jet2holidays and easyJet Holidays) offering package deals that include flights, accommodation, transfers and meals, along with extras like activities, travel money, transfers and car hire. First Choice also has lots of options to cater to your needs with flexible payment plans, low deposits, in-depth research on destinations and unique holiday extras. Here’s a breakdown on what you can expect:
Helpful holiday guides
With First Choice’s holiday guides, you can browse hotels not just by location, but by facilities or holiday types that you consider a necessity for your trip. For example, we spotted hotels with waterslides, wellness breaks, adult only resorts and more. Its guides are ideal for those who are open to destinations but require some must-haves at their destination.
(Getty Images/iStockphoto)Stress-free holidays
Holiday planning should be exciting, not stressful. First Choice’s flex option gives you the option to cancel up to 14 days before your flight and receive the full cost of your holiday back (excluding the flex fee). This is worth adding for unexpected emergencies or even if you spot a better deal elsewhere.
The weather guarantee is another extra worth considering as if it happens to rain during your trip, you’ll get a refund on the days affected. As with most add-ons, you’ll have to pay a fee.
If you're open to travelling a little off-season, taking the longer route or staying for odd durations, First Choice's wonky holiday deals can save you serious money. This, teamed with the weather guarantee, makes travelling out of season less of a gamble.
Save with Ryanair flights
First Choice now partners with Ryanair, making travel even more budget-friendly with more destination options across Europe and North Africa. This means you can book your chosen package holiday with Ryanair flights, which gives you access to a wider availability of flight times and airports.
First Choice FAQs
QHow do I redeem my First Choice discount code?
Click the "See code" button to reveal and copy your code. Head back to your First Choice booking or follow our page redirection to start a new booking. Continue through the booking process until you reach the passenger details page. There should be a discount code section for you to paste your code and apply. Your booking total will automatically adjust to reflect your discount.QCan I make a hotel-only booking with First Choice?
Yes, First Choice offers both package holidays and hotel-only bookings, giving you more flexibility around your savings and travel plans. Switch to the "Hotel" tab to remove flights from your search results.QHow can I see tourist tax information for my holiday destination?
Click on the "Extras" tab in the main menu and you will see a dedicated "Tourist taxes" page, which is categorised by country.QIs there a First Choice student discount?
Unfortunately, there are no student discounts available right now, however it's worth keeping an eye out as, in the past, Unidays members have saved £50 on bookings over £500.How we choose the best First Choice discount codes
Always on the hunt for the best travel deals and discounts, The Independent’s team of experts dedicate themselves to looking out for deals on flights, package holidays and experiences. We only recommend deals that we would shop, so you can trust that you’ll find all the best First Choice savings here.
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