Winter is not far off and with the days already getting darker and colder, many people will be dreaming about taking a sun holiday.
01.10.2022 - 13:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Family holidays can be a very costly experience, especially with the current cost of living crisis putting a strain on everyone's budget.
It was announced recently that half-term school holidays were now around 42% more expensive in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic, meaning many families will be looking for ways to cut costs.
For those who still want to get away, but don't want to face the massive cost, there a couple of things you can do to save money whilst planning a holiday.
Budgeting expert Andrea Knowles from vouchers.co.uk has shared her top eight hacks for getting away on a budget, as reported by Hull Live.
If you're after a cheap deal and want to avoid the fees and commission involved with a travel agency, then DIY your getaway yourself. Andrea says that sorting out the cheapest flights before booking somewhere to stay isn't always best.
She said: "As your accommodation is likely to be your most expensive cost, it should, therefore, be your priority when booking as you can generate the biggest savings. When searching for your dream accommodation, just make sure that you're looking in areas that are accessible via an airport, so you cut costs on pricey transfers too."
Travel search engine Momondo found that booking a flight 56 days in advance turns out to be the cheapest. This was reached this after analysing more than 13.2 billion prices across 100 popular routes.
Andrea explained: "This also factors in sales so make sure to take it with a pinch of salt. Book in advance if you’re in doubt."
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Nowadays, Ryanair are charging up to £32 per flight so what would have been an
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