Home-Based Travel Agent Jobs Hiring Now in the UK [2025 Round-Up]

If you've been typing "home based travel agent jobs UK" into Google and feeling a bit overwhelmed, you're not alone. In 2025, the landscape is packed with opportunities - but not all are created equal.

From low-cost self-employed models to eye-watering franchise fees, and from MLM-style schemes to full support agencies - this guide breaks down what’s actually out there right now.

Let’s compare the UK’s most popular homeworking travel agent jobs so you can choose the one that actually works for you.

Spoiler alert: most of them aren’t technically jobs - at least, not in the employed, salary-paying sense.

The majority of home-based travel agent opportunities in the UK are self-employed host agency roles, where you:

• Sell holidays under their ATOL/ABTA protection

• Earn commission (typically 60%–80% of the total)

• Pay a monthly fee for systems, support, and tech

So this blog helps you compare these opportunities fairly and clearly.

Model: Self-employed, UK-based agency
Setup Fee: £0 (Launch Offer – was £299)
Monthly Fee: £119 (Velocity) / £79 (Ignite)
Commission: Up to 80%
Website: ✅ Fully bookable website included
Best For: Beginners wanting strong support, branding freedom, and no upselling

Medlife is making waves by offering something others don’t: a fully bookable website with real-time pricing and customer checkout. Agents also get modern training, an AI-powered back office, and 1:1 business coaching.

Read: Medlife vs Not Just Travel – Which Is Right for You?

Model: Franchise-style self-employed
Setup Fee: £2,995–£14,995
Monthly Fee: Varies by package
Commission: Up to 60–70% (after fees)
Website: Basic info site (not bookable)
Best For: New agents with high start-up budgets

Often seen all over social media, NJT is known for its lifestyle branding. But be aware: you’re buying into a franchise and upsells are common.

Model: Self-employed
Setup Fee: £499–£2,400 (depending on experience)
Monthly Fee: ~£50+
Commission: Varies
Website: ❌ Typically not included
Best For: Experienced agents or those able to self-source leads

Hays is a huge name in UK travel — but their model suits those with experience or sales confidence. Website, tech, and marketing often cost extra.

Read: Medlife vs Hays Travel – What’s the Real Difference?

Model: Self-employed
Setup Fee: £295–£10,000+
Monthly Fee: £50+
Commission: Around 60–65%
Website: Limited functionality
Best For: Agents who prefer a corporate, structured environment

They offer a strong support system but also high commission splits. Website isn’t customer bookable.

Model: MLM-style travel seller
Setup Fee: £142+
Monthly Fee: £32+
Commission: Varies (often commission goes via a upline)
Website: ❌
Best For: People looking to dabble or join through a friend

InteleTravel markets heavily via social selling but is structured as an MLM, not a traditional host agency.

Model: Boutique homeworking agency
Setup Fee: On request
Monthly Fee: On request
Commission: Varies
Website: Limited access
Best For: Experienced, luxury-focused agents

Model: Cruise-focused homeworking
Setup Fee: ~£495
Monthly Fee: £0–£50
Commission: Varies
Website: No full booking functionality
Best For: Agents wanting to specialise in cruise