Three money-saving travel hacks to take the stress out of your holidays
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TIME TO FLY: Always use a flight comparison site, such as fly-scanner.com or kayak.co.uk, which will search for the cheapest operator on your chosen route.
Airlines release tickets up to a year in advance and, generally, the earlier you book, the cheaper flights are.
This is especially true if you’re planning to fly during peak periods, such as summer holidays.
However, depending on the destination and demand, you could get better deals around three months out from departing.
You can set up price alerts through some flight comparison sites, including skyscanner.net, which will alert you to price changes on a specific route.
Of course, prices can go up or down.
If you have a destination in mind, skyscanner.net has a savings generator tool that will show the cheapest weeks of the year to fly — filtering it down by inside and outside of school holidays.
FLEXIBLE WINS: You’ll be able to find the best deals if you can be flexible on destination or with dates of travel.
Flying midweek is usually the cheapest, while Fridays and Sundays tend to be the most expensive.
If you have set dates in mind, try Skyscanner’s “Everywhere” search tool, which will show the cheapest destinations available at those times.
PACKAGE UP: You can usually save cash by opting for an all-inclusive deal over booking flights and hotels separately, according to research by consumer group Which?.
However, it does depend on the destination so it’s worth doing your research.
Spain was found to be cheaper as an all-inclusive, but you would be better off doing a DIY holiday in Portugal’s Algarve.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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