We all love a holiday, but let’s face it….holidays can be a very expensive business as a family. But now that summer is just a distant memory, I bet you’re already thinking about your next family holiday aren’t you? I knew it! Me too. The question is….are there any bargains out there to be had? Or is a cheap family getaway a total myth? In the quest for finding cheaper family holidays, I’ve teamed up with medicaltravelinsurance.co.uk and fab fellow parenting bloggers who have shared their tips on finding and booking cheap family getaways. Hopefully these will make your next family holiday lighter on the bank balance!
Book separately
Booking everything separately really brings down the price – scour the net for the lowest prices on comparison websites for each facet of your holiday. – Ankle Biters Adventures
Sign up to emails
Sign up to holiday companies and airline email subscription lists to be first to get the latest discount. This worked a treat for us with Butlins.- Gorgeous George’s Mama
Be inset day savvy
Find out in advance when the school inset days are and book your holidays around those – they will usually be in term time and much cheaper. – Renovation Bay-Bee
Skip the hotel
Rent accommodation or consider using AirBnB instead of staying in hotels to save money! – A Mum Reviews
Go direct
Check out living social and Groupon deals and then email the hotel / accommodation provider to see if they can better it (e.g. include an extra night free of charge). Businesses pay 50% commission to Groupon so are always keen to do a deal. – North East Family Fun
Use your networks
Let it be known you are looking for a getaway and spread the word – it is amazing what other people know that you won’t and people love to share a bargain! – A Beautiful Space
Book in advance
If you can book in advance you can get some great savings. We saved 20% on a holiday we wanted by booking before a certain date, and got a great deal on flights by booking as soon as they went on sale. – Cardiff Mummy Says
Book last minute
If you’re not booking well in advance, the other option is to book very late! When it comes to package holidays, many operators offer deals within 8 weeks of travel…but be prepared for limited choice and flexibility on the flip side. – Motherhood: The Real Deal
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Great tips. I’ve only just started looking into air bnb but found some fab places. Plus it saves money because you can self cater instead of being in a hotel. Thanks for including me x x
Great tips! The inset day one always works well for us especially if you are just looking for a short weekend. I find its also worth looking at when dates are for things like half term for the place you are planning on traveling too. This year our half term is the week after everywhere else so we managed to get a super cheap break in Cornwall as they will already be back in school in Cornwall! x
I use most of those tips. I book way in advance to try get the best price on flights now we’re in Portugal And we almost always use AirBnB.
Booking early or booking very late are great tips. I have done them both.
Such great tips, I have signed up to the newsletters and get some good deals via them.
Great Tips. I always find booking separately usually works out cheaper, especially our trips to Disneyland Paris
We saved loads of money bu suing inset days, being willing to travel on different days can save a packet