Some Money Saving Tips for Your Next Holiday

There are a vast number of great benefits to going on holiday, all of which leave us looking forward to the prospect of travelling and counting down to the day we leave. Unfortunately though one of these benefits is not financial, and the main downside to most of us going on holiday is the fact that it will put us severely out of pocket and represent a very hefty purchase.

Fortunately there are a number of ways you can save money on your next trip and if you know how to you can certainly limit the financial damage of a holiday. Here are some of the best tips to save you money next time you go.

Drive

If you can drive to your location then great - you'll save yourself a lot of money and at the same time you'll get a road trip out of it. Of course if you're travelling to the other side of the world though this isn't an option - but a car can still be very beneficial to you.

For instance, if you are going to be flying to your holiday destination then you should look into driving to the airport. This way you'll only pay for petrol (which can be divided among travellers) and parking, and you'll be able to leave whenever you want.

Go Off Peak

This is a tip that everyone knows already, but it really will make a huge difference to your expenses if you can pull the kids out of school. And doesn't it make more sense really to travel when the weather is worse where you are?

Take Only Hand Luggage

If you want to save money then you'll probably be using a budget airline to handle your journey, but the only downside to that plan is that you'll then be hit by lots of little hidden costs. Taking on your luggage for instance is one example of a cost that can hit you bad and it's one that most cheap airlines enforce. If you want to avoid this penalty then, try to pack as lightly as possible by putting everything you could possibly need into your hand luggage so that you don't need to take anything else onto the plane. Things like towels you really don't need - your hotel will probably provide them and if they don't you can just buy them cheaply out there.

Make Your Own Food

One of the things we tend to spend the most money on when we travel is eating out. Of course it's nice to go to a posh restaurant a couple of times when you're abroad, but if you're eating in restaurants every single day then you'll be spending a lot of money. The solution is to take packed lunches and dinners with you - things like freeze-dried foods won't weigh anything and will travel safely. Alternatively choose a hotel with a kitchenette and a fridge and then just stock up at a local supermarket so that you can eat in your room a few nights. Using Melbourne airport car parking will allow you to drive to the airport and save you a lot of money. Visit Jetport Parking for parking that matches your budget.