Thrifty travel without slumming it is totally possible. Check out this list of hints and tips – add them all up and you’ll probably have enough cash left over for another holiday!
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Find cheap flights first using tools like Skyscanner and Flights Direct.
Book flights early – last minute flights can be more expensive.
Book a flight through a partner airline. This is known as the codeshare trick where airlines sell each other’s flights, often at a reduced price.
Use Trivago or Trip Advisor to see who is offering the cheapest price on your chosen hotel room – then call the hotel to see if they’ll beat it.
Book a last minute package holiday – these get discounted to make sure they are sold.
If there is a group of you consider booking a luxury apartment or villa, when the costs are divided it can beat the price of a hotel of a similar standard.
Don’t get a travel insurance package with your holiday provider, airline or bank – this is usually more costly (and not tailored to your specific travel requirements) than getting insurance through an independent provider.
Book car hire early – the daily rate increases dramatically if booking the day before, and even more if you book when you arrive.
Get car hire excess insurance from an independent insurer, not the car hire firm. Not only should it be cheaper, it will likely offer more protection too.
Get a travel credit card for the best exchange rates. Bear in mind that you must pay off the balance if full at the end of the month or the interest negates the bargain exchange rates.
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