For many families, travel is an essential part of the summer. But it often comes at a huge cost and with budgets tight, we have been looking into how to save money this holiday season.
Whether you are travelling to visit family, planning a staycation or booking an overseas holiday, read on for our top travel tips which will save you money.
Here are seven ways to save money on holiday travel this year.
7 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Travel this Year
Follow these 7 tips to save money on your travel plans this year.
You might even find you can book well in advance and start saving some money on next summer's trip too!
1. Book Early
Book now, or at least as far in advance as you can, before the summer holidays are on everyone’s radar.
You can save hundreds, even thousands, buying your tickets and booking your hotel rooms as early as possible.
Check out individual airline websites for prices. Also check travel websites for deals.
2. Buy a Package
You can often get a great deal on travel if you buy a package deal.
On many sites, that will include hotel, rental car and flights.
Depending on where you’re going, it might also include show tickets on city breaks, transport from the airport to your hotel, or extra fun activities on or off resort.
3. Book the Trip Yourself
Yes, travel agents are a wonderful help when you don’t know where you’re going. They can tell you the best places to stay and often get a good deal.
However, if you know where you’re going and what you want to do when you get there, book the trip yourself using one of the many travel websites.
Compare your DIY price to a travel agent or package price to make sure you are getting the best value.
4. Be Flexible
This is particularly helpful if you buy early.
Being flexible with the dates and times of your travel can save you some serious money.
If you’re able to fly on a Thursday instead of a Saturday, for example, you could save a few hundred on air travel alone.
5. Change Your Mode of Transport
Can you travel by train or bus instead of air? If so, check out the cheaper rates.
You may be able to save hundreds on your trip and the journey itself can become a huge new adventure.
6. Bring Food from Home
If you’re traveling by car to your destination, grab a cooler and pack it with food from home.
You’ll save tons of cash because you won’t have to eat out, and you’ll be healthier too.
Read more: What to Cook on a Self-Catering Holiday
7. Rent a House
Instead of booking a hotel room for your trip, consider renting a home or AirBnB.
There are plenty of websites available that list vacation homes for rent. This is a great way to save money because you can cook your meals at home.
Additionally, depending on your destination, you can save money by renting a home instead of a hotel room.
On a city break hiring an apartment is often much cheaper than staying in a hotel, and a great way to try out local foods and markets too.
Vacation travel doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
Plan early, research your options and look for packages and deals that make sense. You may just have the best holiday yet!
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