Planning your itinerary, dreaming of the change of scenery, prepping your travel essentials – the excitement that comes with counting down to a holiday abroad is unmatched. TravelUp makes holiday planning easier than ever, with more than 300,000 hotels worldwide and flights with airlines including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines.
Of course, travel costs can soon add up, but that’s where The Independent’s expert deal hunters step in. To help you maximise your travel budget, we’ve got the latest TraveUp deals and discount codes, plus more tips on how to save, including exclusive newsletter offers and travel options for students. Here’s what you need to know.
Daily discount codes and deals
TravelUp updates its discount codes regularly but you can almost always expect to see savings of between £15 and £50 on selected holiday destinations like Australia, the USA and Saudi Arabia. Some promo codes apply to all destinations, with a minimum spend attached. For example, if you’re planning some last-minute travel for this year, you can get up to 40 per cent off your 2025 holiday.
How to save without a TravelUp promo code
Student discounts
If you're currently studying, the Backpacker by TravelUp student programme offers tailored experiences for younger travellers, including island hopping, sailing trips, overland tours and more across.
Better still, students get access to the TravelUp pricebeat guarantee. This means that if you find the same trip cheaper elsewhere and it meets the terms, TravelUp will beat the price. In fact, it'll even throw in an extra £100 off your next adventure.
Register for the TravelUp newsletter
To find out about the latest offers and competitions with TravelUp, you can sign up for the company’s newsletter. Simply scroll to the bottom of the homepage to enter your email address and you’ll get notified of all the latest sales and promotions, along with handy travel tips and inspiration.
Plan ahead
As we’re sure you already know, it’s often better to book in advance. Travel writer, Sarah Marshall, recently researched when the best time to book a holiday is. The experts she spoke to revealed that “booking short-haul flights five months in advance can save you just under 50 per cent across flight and accommodation costs, whereas six months is recommended for long haul with further price reductions rising to 55 per cent”.
Use the TravelUp app
For quick and convenient booking and travel management, it’s worth downloading the TravelUp app. As well as helping you compare flights and hotels, the app provides:
Helpful booking information
ATOL protection
Most package holidays booked through TravelUp are ATOL protected, giving you peace of mind if something doesn’t go to plan. Look for the ATOL logo at checkout and keep your certificate (which will be emailed to you) in case you need to make a claim. If you’re unsure on whether your booking is ATOL protected, contact the customer service team on 0118 970 7574 and they will update you on what protection is included.
Cancellation policies
TravelUp offers different levels of flexibility depending on the airline or hotel provider. We always recommend checking the cancellation terms before completing your booking as some flights are non-refundable, while others may offer flexible or semi-flex options at a slightly higher cost.
How we choose the best discount codes
To bring you the best discount codes across our carefully selected lineup of shops, we have a crack team of bargain hunters on high alert. From tech and beauty to home appliances and outdoor gear, we’d recommend bookmarking our dedicated deals page to get the latest and best money-saving discount codes. We only ever highlight offers from our tried and tested favourite retailers and brands.
Why you can trust us
The Independent has been a trusted consumer champion since 1986, reporting on behalf of our readers to find the best deals and discounts. Whether it’s travel coverage, regular deals coverage or helping you source the top offers during some of the biggest annual shopping events (think Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and the Boxing Day sales), our team is always looking out for the best ways to save you money on the products worth buying. We only ever select offers on the brands and retailers that we trust.
