BOOK AHEAD AND SAVE MONEY
Your family holiday starts with booking and that can be a bit of a reality check when it comes to prices. We have some budget-conscious booking tips, compiled by insurance experts at Howden Insurance.
Fly midweek to save money
For domestic flights between Monday and Wednesday are the cheapest days to book, with Tuesday offering the best savings. For international flights, Wednesday and Thursday are the cheapest days, with potential savings of up to 20 per cent. Airfares can be prone to slight fluctuations depending on how close the flight is to the time of booking, so keep a constant eye out for any offers or deals that might pop up. However, booking in advance is more likely to be a money-saving guarantee.
Book your extras early on
Expenses that may not seem an initial priority when booking your summer holiday may turn out to be the ones that cost the most. Airport parking is much cheaper to book in advance than paying on the day. Luggage will also be more expensive to add on at the airport: you can end up paying almost double the price if you don’t organise it prior to your departure date.
Try booking toward the end of summer for lower prices
Flights are available to purchase for about a year in advance, and prices are guaranteed to change within that period: they tend to spike closer to the flight time, so booking at least six months before you intend to go on holiday is recommended, especially if you are planning a long-haul flight. Prices in summer generally reach an all-time high in June and become less expensive in August, so if you have the flexibility to book later in summer, the end of August is your best bet.
