10 Best Air Beds in the UK 2023

The super-sized dimensions of this air bed mean it won't fit in ultra-small spaces, but if you have the room it's well worth your cash. At 228cm it's the longest on our list, so you know it will offer a good night's rest to even the tallest sleeper.

The Sable features a built-in pump and a built-in raised pillow section for the ultimate in comfort and convenience. Plus, it provides excellent support with minimal roll, thanks to its horizontal "I-Beam" air pockets. Both single and double options are available, too. 

For those looking for the maximum amount of air bed for their money, this king-size model from Active Era is a great contender. At 152cm wide it's among the broadest on our list, and a snip at under £70.

It's also taller than many other air beds featured here, with the top surface 50cm from the ground. And with excellent reviews for this product on Amazon, it's a fantastic choice.

You won't want for much as the owner or guest sleeper of this air mattress, with its fast and efficient inflate/deflate time and easy storage carry bag. Or the fact that it used Fibre-tech technology that ensures maximum comfort to your whole body while you sleep.

If making a good impression with your air bed is important, you'll be pleased to know that this mattress has a firmness control dial to ensure you guest has the best comfort level for them. This makes for a highly presentable air bed that even fussy guests won't turn their nose up at.

Camping brand Outwell make many standard air beds in all shapes and sizes, but their new Wonderland range has a special trick up its sleeve to add an extra layer of comfort. As well as the usual air chambers underneath, the air bed is topped off with a layer of memory foam.

These two layers are held in place with a soft, quilted cover, together making for a much warmer nights sleep more similar to a standard mattress. All those layers add to the bulkiness of the package, but it's worth it if weight isn't an issue. 

The only air bed on our list to feature a headboard, meaning the bed not only looks more substantial and inviting, but allows you or your guests to sit up comfortably and read or watch a movie without leaning directly against the hard wall.

The headboard does add to the length and height of this air bed, resulting in taking up more space in your house or tent. It's worth remembering that as it is inflatable, not rigid, it will only provide support if against a solid wall.

The generously-sized Deeplee queen-sized air bed is just that little bit wider than many comparable air beds in our list, providing extra room for you or your guests to stretch out. But be aware that it might be a tighter fit if you intend to use it in your home.

One of the Deeplee's major selling points is its rechargeable electric pump. This wire-free inflation option means that you don't have to worry about trailing wires at home; and even while camping or away from a mains power supply, there's no draining of car batteries or laborious use of a foot pump.

The perfect choice for people who want the ultimate flexibility, the idea behind this air bed is simple, but it works well. The two single air beds feature integrated straps allowing them to be connected or reconfigured as you wish.

There's the option of one double bed, two singles, one extra high single for comfort and convenience, or even an arrangement that resembles a low, basic sofa. All this in one of the lightest, most transportable air beds on our list, even if not the most luxurious.

Why not make the setting up of the guest bed a real talking point with this sci-fi self-unpacking air bed? Open up the wheeled carry case, plug in the built-in electric pump, and watch in awe as the ingenious base unfurls as the mattress inflates.

The whole process takes only two minutes, and at the end, you have a deep mattress on a conveniently raised base. All that base structure does mean that this air bed takes up a fair bit of room when packed up, however, this is absolutely more of an investment than the other beds.

If you're after something to sit back and unwind in as much as something to sleep on, then this could be the air bed for you. Moving from sofa to bed is a simple matter of just folding or unfolding the two parts of the base.

However, while this air bed has the overall width of a double, much of that room at the head end is taken up by the sofa back and arm support, which cannot be removed. As such, it may not be the most comfortable air bed for for two people to sleep in.

This air bed from Eurohike is as simple as they come, but that doesn't mean it won't get the job done. It may not withstand as much use as some, but for just £10, it's a great place to start.

Weighing in at only 3kg it's also pretty light and packs up small, meaning it's less faff to store and carry. Ideal if you're looking for something you can use occasionally for camping or festivals, as well as at home.