The best travel & leisure franchise opportunities in the UK. Compare investment levels, brands, and business models.
Travel & Leisure franchises offer a proven route into one of the UK's most active sectors. Whether you're new to franchising or an experienced investor, these opportunities come with full training, brand backing, and ongoing support.
Tip: Always ask the franchisor for a full cost breakdown including setup, equipment, and working capital. The franchise fee is only part of the total investment.
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£790
Lowest Investment
£23,000
Highest Investment
From £790
GoCruise and Travel is one of the largest specialist cruise franchise networks in the country, operating as part of the Fred. Olsen Travel Group with over 25 years of experience in the travel industry. With more than 60 franchisees operating from home or high street shops, the brand offers ABTA and ATOL protected holidays and cruises to customers across all major cruise lines. It is a flexible, home-based opportunity with uncapped commission earning potential and no prior travel experience required.
From £2,995
The Travel Franchise is a multi-award-winning home-based travel agency franchise founded in 2001 and now part of the Hays Independence Group. With more than 700 franchisees, a five-day Academy training programme and a unique Money-Back Challenge on its flagship Elite package, it has been named Britain's Best Home-Based Franchise and the Best Lifestyle Franchise in the World, making it one of the most credible routes into the travel industry.
From £4,500
The Holiday Franchise Company is a home-based travel franchise born from the success of multi-award-winning online travel agency Holidaysplease, which was founded in 2003 on a £6,000 investment and now turns over more than £30 million annually. As part of the Hays Travel Independence Group, franchisees access over 500 travel suppliers and benefit from fully accredited training through the Institute of Travel and Tourism.
From £15,000
Aura Car Hire is a modern, technology-led car and van rental franchise built for the digital age, offering franchisees a fully contactless rental model with access to Self Drive Hire insurance, booking generation across major comparison platforms and an additional commission stream from a fleet of 120+ luxury and sports cars including Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Designed to remove traditional barriers to entering the rental industry.
From £23,000
Habcheck is the only national brand for mobile motorhome and caravan habitation checks, providing Approved Workshop Scheme (AWS) certified inspections directly at owners' homes or storage facilities. Part of the Major Oak Ventures group (which also operates Motorhome Depot), Habcheck fills a critical gap in the leisure vehicle market where demand for professional inspection services has long outstripped supply. With approximately one million motorhomes and caravans on the road, the franchise offers a unique opportunity in a growing, untapped market with virtually no direct competition.
Our editorial team has curated the leading travel & leisure franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt, with starting investments from £790. Each has been reviewed for quality, support, and transparency. Browse the full list above to compare.
Travel & Leisure franchises on Franchise Hunt start from £790 and go up to £23,000. Remember that the initial franchise fee is only part of the total investment - budget for setup costs, equipment, and working capital too.
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