The best current UK options I found are Lidl’s portable AC , which sold out fast and is now marked sold out on the official page, and Aldi’s air cooler , which is due in stores from Thursday, 2 July at £14.99.

Where people are finding stock

  • Lidl : The unit was available briefly, but reports say many stores sold out within hours and the official page now shows a sold-out notice.
  • Aldi : A cheaper air cooler is launching in-store on 2 July as a Specialbuy, so that’s the clearest next-bet if you missed Lidl.
  • Appliances Direct : Their air cooler category is live, but at least one listing shown in the results is out of stock, so it looks more like a check-and-move-on option than a guaranteed buy.
  • Amazon and review sites : Some guides are currently highlighting in-stock fans and air coolers on Amazon, which may be the fastest fallback if you want delivery rather than store hunting.

What the buzz says

The general picture in the UK right now is that cooling appliances are going out of stock quickly because of the heatwave, especially the budget supermarket deals.

That means the “where to get it” answer is mostly about timing: Lidl is mostly gone, Aldi is the next obvious drop, and online retailers are the backup route.

Best move today

  1. Check Aldi on 2 July first if you want the cheapest option.
  1. If you want something sooner, check Amazon and Appliances Direct for live stock.
  1. If you specifically want the Lidl unit, look for local-store leftovers, but expectations should be low because the official listing has already flipped to sold out.

Tiny reality check

If by “ari cooler” you meant a specific brand or model other than the supermarket air coolers being discussed online, send the exact name and I can narrow it down.