Jet2 or TUI? Both are major UK holiday companies, but they have different strengths.
The biggest differences are destination choice, hotels and the type of holiday you’re looking for.
Jet2 vs TUI
| Jet2holidays | TUI | |
|---|---|---|
| European holidays | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Long-haul holidays | Limited | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| All Inclusive | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Family holidays | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Exclusive hotels | Good | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Checked baggage | 22kg | Usually 20kg |
| UK departure airports | Excellent | Excellent |
| Customer reviews | ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ |
Jet2holidays
Jet2holidays is particularly strong for European holidays.
Popular destinations include:
- Spain
- Greece
- Turkey
- Cyprus
- Portugal
- Italy
- Bulgaria
- Malta
- Croatia
If you’re looking for a European beach holiday, Jet2 has a huge choice of destinations and hotels.
Jet2 also includes 22kg checked baggage on its package holidays.
TUI
TUI has a strong European programme too, but its biggest advantage is the choice of long-haul and further-afield destinations.
Depending on the season and departure airport, TUI offers holidays to destinations including:
- Egypt
- Mexico
- Florida
- Dominican Republic
- Jamaica
- Cape Verde
- Thailand
- Caribbean destinations
If you want to travel further than Europe, TUI is likely to give you more choice.
TUI’s exclusive hotels
This is another area where TUI has the edge.
TUI has a much larger selection of exclusive and TUI-branded hotels, including:
- TUI BLUE
- TUI MAGIC LIFE
- Holiday Village
- Other TUI-exclusive properties
For families, Holiday Village is a major attraction, with kids’ clubs, entertainment and family facilities at selected resorts.
If you have your heart set on a particular TUI-exclusive hotel, Jet2 won’t offer the same property.
Jet2 vs TUI for families
Both are excellent choices for families.
Jet2 has a large range of European family hotels and Free Child Places on selected holidays.
TUI has a similar European offering, but also gives families the option of travelling further afield and has a much larger selection of exclusive family resorts.
For a European family holiday, compare both. For a Holiday Village or a long-haul family holiday, TUI may have the advantage.
Jet2 vs TUI for All Inclusive
Both companies offer a huge choice of All Inclusive holidays.
For Spain, Greece and Turkey, it’s worth comparing both.
For long-haul All Inclusive holidays, TUI has the advantage because of its wider long-haul programme.
Remember that All Inclusive isn’t the same at every hotel, so check exactly what’s included before booking.
Jet2 vs TUI: Customer service and reviews
Customer service is an important part of choosing a package holiday.
Both companies receive a large number of positive customer reviews.
On Trustpilot, Jet2holidays currently has a 4.4/5 rating from around 486,000 reviews, while TUI has 4.6/5 from around 203,000 reviews.
Jet2 customers frequently praise its friendly staff, organisation and support, while TUI also receives plenty of positive feedback for its staff and holiday reps.
On customer reviews, there’s very little between them.
Which is cheaper?
There isn’t a clear winner.
Jet2 can offer excellent value for European holidays, while TUI covers both European and long-haul destinations.
Always compare the complete package, including:
- Flights
- Baggage
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Board basis
- Room type
- Flight times
So, which is better?
There isn’t one overall winner.
Jet2 could be better if you:
- Mainly want a European holiday
- Want 22kg baggage included
- Want a large choice of Mediterranean destinations
- Want a straightforward package holiday
TUI could be better if you:
- Want to travel further afield
- Want Mexico, Egypt, Florida or the Caribbean
- Want access to a much larger selection of exclusive hotels
- Like TUI BLUE, Holiday Village or MAGIC LIFE
- Want a large choice of All Inclusive resorts
Why book through Tom & Maria Travel?
You don’t need to spend hours comparing Jet2, TUI and dozens of other holiday companies yourself.
That’s what we do.
As an independent travel agent, Tom & Maria Travel can compare the options available from different holiday companies and help you find the holiday that actually suits you.
We’ll look at things such as:
- Price
- Hotel
- Flight times
- Departure airport
- Baggage
- Transfers
- Board basis
- What’s included
And because we’re independent, we’re not tied to just Jet2 or TUI.
You tell us where you want to go, when you want to travel and what matters to you. We’ll do the searching and comparing.
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