You’ve been following our series for saving money when you travel and you’ll already know how to find the best summer deals and which hidden costs to watch out for.
Following the advice in those guides is the best way to ensure your wallet doesn’t take a beating on your next trip. But there’s plenty of other ways to keep costs down. Here’s our final run-though of the top ten tips for getting the most out of your next holiday without breaking the bank…
- Book well in advance to find the cheapest deals
- Travel in a large group to share accommodation costs
- Do your homework on surcharges and fees
- Sign up for deal email alerts and monitor travel blogs
- Get more from your travel budget by following the best exchange rates
- Be willing to travel at unsociable hours of the day
- Pack lunches and avoid buying food at tourist hotspots, including airports and hotels
- Set a realistic budget and appropriately ration your money
- Consider hotels near resorts, rather right within one, or even renting a house or apartment
- Buy travel insurance
