The Ultimate Guide to Travel Deals for Backpackers & Budget Travellers

Save money on flights, accommodation, insurance, SIMs and travel tools across Europe, the UK and Southeast Asia. Updated throughout the year, including Black Friday and seasonal sales.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Week) 2025 is no longer just about TVs and laptops. For backpackers and travellers, it has become one of the best opportunities of the year to cut travel costs, from flights and travel insurance to hostels, SIM cards, backpacks, and digital tools.

Whether you are already travelling in Southeast Asia, planning to head there soon, or organising a future trip across Europe or the UK, this guide breaks down what deals to expect, where to find them, and how to avoid fake “discounts.”

Direct links to Black Friday sales page and information from the website on details where stated.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Travel Deals

When is Black Friday in 2025?

This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, 28th November but most travel deals run well before and after, including on the following Monday, and:

Early deals from mid-November

Black Friday weekend offers

Cyber Monday extensions

“Black Week” and even “Travel Month” promotions

If you are travelling right now, many discounts apply instantly, and do not require fixed travel dates.

Why does Black Friday Matters for Travellers?

Unlike traditional retail, many travel products are digital or flexible, meaning you can buy now and use later.

Black Friday is especially valuable for:

• Long-term backpackers
• Digital nomads
• Gap year travellers
• People planning trips for 2026
• Travellers already in Southeast Asia who still need accessories, insurance, or transport

Accommodation:

Accommodation platforms and online travel agencies (OTA's) usually run some of the largest and most reliable Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts. (Could be useful if you are travelling/have an early flight!)

Agoda:

Booking.com: 

Expedia: Hotels & Flights Sale

Hostelworld:

IHG - IHG One Rewards members save 25%, and everyone else can save 20%. Book by 4 December 2025 for stays before 31 March 2026.

Airlines:

Ryanair - Buy One get One Half Price

British Airways: Book by Tuesday

Easyjet: Up to 20% off

Indigo

Vietjetair: Book until 30th November and use the promo code 'THANKME' for up to 100% off eco class ticket prices excl taxes, for travel January 5th, 2026 - May 27th, 2026 FREE 20kg included.

NEW Vietnamese Airline: Sun PhuQuoc Airways: 15% off basic economy fares! To/from Phu Quoc. Code 'FLYSPA' should be automatically applied at check-out.

Also: Buy tickets to Phu Quoc for round-trip Hon Thom cable car tickets and Wow Pass at Sun World Hon Thom

Buy tickets to Da Nang for Ba Na cable car ticket and Wow Pass at Sun World Ba Na Hills

Buy tickets to Hanoi for gift tickets for the Queen’s round-trip cable car and Wow Pass at Sun World Ha Long

Buy tickets to TP. Ho Chi Minh City offers Van Son Peak Cab Combo Ticket – Hang Pagoda and Wow Pass at Sun World Ba Den Mountain

Applicable flight phase: From 01/11/2015 to 28/3/2026

Virgin Atlantic: Book by Tuesday

E-Sims:

HolaFly - 3 Travel eSims for 2. https://esim.holafly.com/

Group Tours:

If you are already in SEA, shorter bookings and same-week stays are frequently discounted.

Contiki: Ends 4th December

G Adventures: Up to 30% off

Intrepid: Up to 20% off

Introtravel: 15% off, code 'INTROFRIDAY'

Travel Insurance:

World Nomads: 15% off with code 'COVERUP15' https://www.worldnomads.com/uk

Income / Volunteering:

The TEFL Academy: Up to 70% off

i-to- iTEFL: Up to 85% off

Worldpackers: 4 months free

TrustedHouseSitters (Pet Sitting / House Sitting): 30% off with normal friend referral code. Search Google / Facebook to find referral links.

Others:

Amazon: Amazon's Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday until 1st December

Klook: Up to 50% theme park deals, 5% off hotels in Thailand

MyGuideGuru: 50% off Subscriptions

Final Thoughts: Is Black Friday 2025 Worth It for Travellers?

Yes, if you focus on travel essentials, not impulse buys.

Black Friday 2025 is best used to:

• Reduce your long-term travel costs.
• Prepare for Europe, the UK, or Southeast Asia trips ahead!
• Upgrade essentials while you're already on the road

You can also check our Founder Josh's top 3 deals this Black Friday