20 holiday hacks to save you money

Have you already started dreaming of a summer holiday? We all know that summer holidays can cost a fortune, so here’s how you can save money with these 20 holiday hacks…

2. If you’re holidaying in a UK city, check out your destination’s student area. Clifton in Bristol is an upmarket part of my city but because it also has a huge student population there are often meal deals and drinks promotions running at the local bars and restaurants. And, of course, you don’t have to be a student to take advantage of them!

5. Stock up on your summer essentials like sun cream and mosquito repellent by paying your local pound shop a visit. Yes the sizes are smaller than the supermarkets (30ml compared to 100ml) but they still tend to work out cheaper.

7. Switch on private browsing when you’re searching for a holiday. Cookies know what you’re looking for because you’ve searched for similar flights before. Beat them at their own game!

8. Get yourself a cashback card if you’re spending a lot of money on a holiday. Even with just 1% cash back you could save £10 on a trip costing £1,000.

10. The price of food and drink at airports is nothing short of daylight robbery! Take your own lunch and an empty water bottle (or two) to fill up at drinking fountains after you’ve passed through check in. They’re not usually well sign posted (funny that!) so get the kids to see who can be the first to spot them.

13. Take advantage of the free Wifi! Make sure you make the most of this at the airport, hotel and anywhere you can to save money on your phone bills. Always check with your mobile phone provider before making calls or using the internet abroad.

14. Use public transport rather than an open top tour bus. It may not be as fun, but it’s usually a hell of a lot cheaper. A couple of years ago, a bus tour in Malta for one adult and one child was 30 Euro, yet a local bus journey to the beach cost just 1.50E each.

15. Shop around when booking your excursions. Don’t assume the hotel representative will offer you the best deal on local trips. We found agents had better deals further away from the hotel and that those from our home country were more happy to help save us a few quid.

17. If staying at a hotel and you only have a USB charger for your mobile phone or tablet, modern TVs tend to come with a USB port in the side, allowing you to recharge. Don’t go out and spend money on unnecessary extra adapters!

18. Eat like a local. Venturing further afield (if abroad) will ensure you don’t have to pay over inflated prices just for a view of the sea (although it’s nice to splash out at least once!). Ask locals, including expats, for their recommendations of not only where to eat, but also for tips on family days out that they’ve discovered off the beaten track.

19. Choose your time to fly. Flying on a Tuesday and a Wednesday is better for the pocket and experience has taught me that early morning flights can save you hundreds of pounds — although it may mean dragging the kids out of bed in the middle of the night for that transfer.

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