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8 sites to book layby holidays online
Want to go on holiday but don’t have the cash right now? These sites let you book your dream holiday now and pay it off later.
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There's plenty of companies that offer layby holidays, with flexible payment plans and the option to pay off your holiday in as much as 12 months.
Some also offer an interest-free period, which means that your finances don't have to hold you back from going on that last-minute vacation or scoring a great deal on a trip you find.
Of course, like with any loan or credit product, you'll need to make sure you make payments on time to avoid paying interest (if there is an interest-free period) and any additional fees.
As always, read what you're getting before you sign on the dotted line!
We share the benefits of booking with each company below along with some discount codes to help you save even more.
1. Flight Centre
Take your dream holiday without worrying about paying upfront with one of Australia's most popular online travel agencies.
- Option to book last minute or months in advance.
- Weekly, fortnightly and monthly options are available.
- Book-now pay-later policy: Interest-free (for 6-9 months) holidays are for purchases of $999 or more. Applicants must be credit approved and must pay the loan in full by the end of the agreed upon term. Weekly, fortnightly and monthly payment agreements.
2. Contiki
Spend less time worrying about payments and more time choosing which itinerary to take with easy access to zipMoney that will help you pay for your dream holiday now.
- No deposit necessary.
- Flexible monthly payment plans available.
- zipMoney Policy: Interest-free for 6 months, after which interest will accrue at the standard annual percentage rate. Approved applicants only.
3. G Adventures
Never miss a trip with Lifetime deposits that never expire and payment plans that mean you never need to pay for a full trip upfront.
- Only a $250 deposit is required to reserve your spot.
- Trip can be paid in smaller payments up until 60 days prior to departure.
- Hold this fee policy: The Holding an Option is available for tours and lets you hold the price or space in a tour for 48 hours. The option will expire and your space will be released unless you confirm within 48 hours.
- Lifetime deposits policy: A confirmed tour which has been cancelled will be added to the the lifetime deposit which is the value of the deposit made on that tour. Lifetime deposits never expire.
4. Luxury Escapes
Turn that dream holiday into a reality with an interest-free payment option available on all Luxury Escapes packages.
- 7-day "change of mind" refund guarantee.
- Available on purchases up to $999.
- Latitude Pay policy: Pay 10% up front and the rest in 9 weekly automatic payments. Sign up using your Visa or Mastercard credit/debit card. Subject to approval and late fees of up to $50 apply.
5. Scoopon
Get access to some of the best travel deals on the Internet with a flexible 10-week payment option.
- Shop now with just 10% down and pay your balance over 10 weeks.
- 7-day "change of mind" no questions asked guarantee.
- Latitude Pay policy: Subject to approval. Pay over 10 weeks for purchases between $20 and $999. Late fees of up to $50 apply.
6. RedBalloon
Much more than just experiences, RedBalloon offers a huge selection of hotel stays and getaways that you can pay for using Afterpay.
- Use promo codes and coupons to save even more on your stay.
- Choose from city stays, winery escapes and unique getaways like sleepovers at the zoo.
- Afterpay policy: Pay for your stay interest-free on orders up to $1,000 in 4 fortnightly instalments. Late fees apply.
7. Webjet
Never miss a trip with Lifetime deposits that never expire and payment plans that mean you never need to pay for a full trip upfront.
- Only a $250 deposit is required to reserve your spot.
- Trip can be paid in smaller payments up until 60 days prior to departure.
- Hold this fee policy: The Holding an Option is available for tours and lets you hold the price or space in a tour for 48 hours. The option will expire and your space will be released unless you confirm within 48 hours.
- Lifetime deposits policy: A confirmed tour which has been cancelled will be added to the the lifetime deposit which is the value of the deposit made on that tour. Lifetime deposits never expire.
8. TripADeal
Get your bucket list experience at unbelievable prices with the option to book now and pay later.
- Minimum three-month interest-free period.
- Choose from flexible repayment options: weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
- Zip Money policy: Interest will accrue at the standard annual percentage rate after the interest-free period. A $6 monthly account fee applies if the balance is not paid by the due date. Approved applicants only.
Want to book layby holidays online? Use one of our coupons:
G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off Australia and New Zealand tours
Lock your tour with $1 deposit plus get an extra 21% off when you choose My Own Room. Available on select travel dates in 2021. Destinations include Cairns, Uluru, Sydney, Brisbane, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
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Contiki
Contiki
Up to 15% off Australia tours
Available on select trips from April 2021 - April 2022. Destinations include Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Perth, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Byron Bay, Darwin and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off tours + $1 deposits
Available on select travel dates in 2021 and 2022. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA and more. T&Cs apply
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 21% off 15-day Morocco trip
Available on tours from January 2021 - June 2022. Includes accommodation, meals, transfers and guide. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off 7-dai Thailand sailing
Available for travel from January 2021 - June 2022 and includes accommodation, meals, guides and transfers. Plus get an extra 21% off when you choose My Own Room. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off 8 days Croatia sailing
Available for travel from January 2021 - June 2022 and includes accommodation, guides and transfers. Plus get an extra 21% off when you choose My Own Room. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 21% off 15-day Everest base cam trek
Available for travel from January 2021 - June 2022 and includes accommodation, guides and transfers. Plus get an extra 21% off when you choose My Own Room. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Peru: Up to 30% off 9-day Amazon riverboat adventure
Available for travel from January 2021 - June 2022. Includes accommodation, meals, guides and transfers. Plus get an extra 21% off when you choose My Own Room. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 15% off 6-day Canary Islands hiking trip
Available for travel from January 2021 - June 2022. Includes accommodation, meals, guides and transfers. Plus get an extra 21% off when you choose My Own Room. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Peru: Up to 15% off 7-day Inca trail adventure
Available for travel from January 2021 - June 2022 and includes accommodation, meals, guides and transfers. Plus get an extra 21% off when you choose My Own Room. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 21% off 14-day Sri Lanka trip
Available for travel from January 2021 - June 2022 and includes accommodation, meals, guides and transfers. Plus get an extra 21% off when you choose My Own Room. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off worldwide sailings
Available on select sail dates in 2021 to India, Cuba, Croatia, Maldives, Thailand, Greece and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Get a chance to win $250 travel credits
Sign up your email and answer the survey to get a chance to win travel credits. T&Cs apply.
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Contiki
Contiki
Up to 20% off Asia tours
Available on select trips from 22 March 2021 - 30 April 2022. Destinations include Koh Samui, Tokyo, Osaka, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Singapore and more. T&Cs apply.
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Contiki
Contiki
Up to 20% off New Zealand tours
Available on select 2021 and 2022 trips. Destinations include Christchurch, Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
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Contiki
Contiki
Up to 20% off Latin America tours
Available on select trips until 22 March 2022. Destinations include Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico and more. T&Cs apply.
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Contiki
Contiki
Up to 20% off USA and Canada tours
Available on select trips from 1 February 2021 - 30 April 2022. Destinations include Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Vancouver and more. T&Cs apply.
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Contiki
Contiki
Up to 25% off Europe tours
Available on tours from 1 March 2021 - 15 April 2022. Destinations include Germany, Austria, Greece, Switzerland, Netherlands, Athens, Italy and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 24% off 7-day Maldives cruise
Available for travel from January 2021 - March 2022. Package includes accommodation, meals and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
12th person free on worldwide tours
Available on select dates until 2021 when you book for 12 persons. Destinations include Peru, Croatia, Maldives, Switzerland, Greece and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
50% off 8th traveller
Available for travel on select dates in 2021 when you book for 8 persons. Destinations include Vietnam, Cambodia, Chile, Croatia, Switzerland and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off Australia tours
Available on select travel dates in 2021 and 2022. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Uluru, Brisbane, Cairns and more.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off North America tours
Available on select travel dates in 2021 and 2022. Destinations include Vancouver, Calgary, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Alaska, Hawaii and more.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off Africa tours
Available on select travel dates in 2021 and 2022. Destinations include Cape Town, Nairobi and more.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off Asia tours
Available on select travel dates in 2021 and 2022. Destinations include Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Laos, Jakarta, Bali, Male, Osaka, Tokyo, Hanoi and more.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off Central America tours
Available on select travel dates in 2021 and 2022. Destinations include Cuba, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belize and more.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off Europe tours
Available on select travel dates in 2021 and 2022. Destinations include Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Turkey, Greece, Spain, France and more.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off South America tours
Available on select travel dates in 2021 and 2022. Destinations include Ecuador, Amazon, Argentina, Chile, Machu Picchu and more.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 21% off Egypt and Jordan adventure
Available on select dates from 1 January - 30 June 2022. Includes accommodation, meals, transfers and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 30% off Greenland and Spitsbergen tour
Available on select dates from 1 January - 30 June 2022. Includes accommodation, meals, transfers and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
G Adventures
Up to 21% off 9-day Costa Rica trip
Available on select dates from 1 January - 30 June 2022. Includes accommodation, transfers and more. T&Cs apply.
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Contiki
Contiki
Up to 25% off Greek island hopping tours
Valid for travel from April - September 2021. Includes meals, accommodation, transport and more. Destinations include Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and more. T&Cs apply.
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Scoopon
Scoopon
Up to 50% off Casa Del desserts in Sydney
Available on select dates dates for takeaway. Desserts include cupcakes, slices, cakes, biscuits and more. T&Cs apply.
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Scoopon
Scoopon
10% off local experiences
Subscribe to the newsletter via email and use the code upon checkout. Minimum spend of $49 required. Valid for new subscribers only. T&Cs apply.
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Contiki
Contiki
5% off your next trip
Available for travel on select dates from July 2020 onward. Travel again with Contiki to receive 5% off your next trip.
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Scoopon
Scoopon
Up to 70% on local deals
Shop for dining experiences, attractions and more for up to 70% off. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
Sign up to receive promos
Sign up to receive news, promotions and other good stuff from G Adventures.
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Scoopon
Scoopon
Up to 70% off things to do in Brisbane
Available for activities like wine tasting, tours, rock climbing, cruises and more. T&Cs apply.
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Popular G Adventures coupon codes
| Last checked | Code description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec 2020 | Up to 21% off Egypt and Jordan adventure | G21**** |
| 24 Dec 2020 | Up to 30% off Greenland and Spitsbergen tour | G21**** |
| 24 Dec 2020 | Up to 21% off 9-day Costa Rica trip | G21**** |
| 18 Jan 2021 | Up to 30% off Australia and New Zealand tours | ******** |
| 6 Jan 2021 | Up to 15% off Australia tours | ******** |
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