Is it cheaper to buy sun cream at home or on holiday?

The cost of sunscreen in the most popular holiday destinations

Summer is finally here, and with the school holidays just around the corner, it's a good time to start planning your holiday packing list so you don't forget those all important essentials.

It has been discovered that 80% of people either forget or lose an item whilst on holiday. However, when it comes down to the crunch, is it more cost effective to leave certain items behind and buy them abroad? 

Sambla researched the cheapest bottle of 200ml sunscreen across supermarkets in the Top 10 most visited tourist destinations from the UK to find out whether it's cheaper to buy it at home or away. Some of the results may surprise you.

Cheapest sunscreen in the top 10 most visited tourist destinations from the UK

1. Turkey - £1.81

Turkey, renowned for its all-inclusive resorts, has proven to be the cheapest country on our list to buy sunscreen, and the only cheapest destination outside of the UK. The price in Turkey is 40 Lira for 200ml, which works out to £1.33.

2. Ireland - £3.44

Purchasing sunscreen over the Irish Sea will set you back an extra 64p compared to the price in the UK. With many Brits heading over to Dublin or the picturesque west coast this summer, you might want to keep this in mind to save yourself some pennies.

3. United States - £3.82

Popular US destinations such as Orlando and Las Vegas are notorious for their hot temperatures and sunny weather so it's important to factor in the cost of sunscreen. As forgetting to buy your sunscreen in the UK before travelling over the pond will see you paying 36% more. 

Methodology: We looked at the 10 most popular destinations for UK tourists using Finder. Then compared the cost of their cheapest 200ml bottle of sunscreen from each country's most popular supermarket sourced from each supermarket's individual website. Currency conversation correct as of 29/06/2023.