Booked the holiday? Good. Now sort your head — because the sun abroad is stronger than a British summer, and the right hat is the difference between great holiday photos and a scorched forehead. The trick is packing smart: hats that crush into a case, spring back into shape, and earn their place in your hand luggage.
Here’s our edit of holiday-ready hats, sorted by the kind of trip you’re taking — from beach-club straw hats to chin-strap boonies for boat days and city-break caps for when a shower rolls in. Everything is one size and ships across the UK, so you can have it packed long before you reach the airport.
👒 Beach & Pool: Crushable Straw Sun Hats £9.99
A wide-brim straw hat is the holiday classic for a reason — shade for your face and shoulders, and an instant beach-club look. Ours are crushable, packable travel hats with a UV-protective weave and a pretty beaded band, so they roll into your case and bounce back at the other end.
👉 See the full range of sun hats, or read our best sun hats for 2026 guide.
🎒 Two Looks, Half the Luggage: Reversible Bucket Hats from £9.99
Short on case space? A reversible bucket hat is two hats in one — flip it for a different colour or print to match the day’s outfit. Double-layered cotton, one size, and it squashes flat into a side pocket. Fly the flag with the Union Jack reverse, or keep it fun with fruit and smiley prints.
👉 Prefer a solid colour? The Classic Bucket Hat comes in 19 shades at £8.99. Browse all bucket hats.
🧾 Boat Days, Hikes & Long Walks: UPF Boonies from £10.99
For active holidays — coastal walks, boat trips, safari mornings — you want full-brim coverage and a chin strap so a gust does not send your hat into the sea. These boonies bring UPF 50+ sun protection, a water-repellent finish for sudden showers, and a packable build.
👉 More options in the fisherman & boonie hats collection.
✈️ Travel Days & City Breaks: Caps from £7
For airport queues, sightseeing and city heat, a cap is the easy throw-on. The Plain Baseball Cap packs into any bag and comes in 27 colours; the Waterproof Cap shrugs off a surprise downpour on a European city break.
👉 See every colour in the baseball caps collection.
❓ Holiday Hats: Quick Questions
☀️ Pack smart, travel shady
Whatever the trip, there is a hat here that folds into your case and looks the part on arrival. Explore the full range and get sorted before you fly.
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