How to save money on New Year's holidays?
New Year is a time of long weekends and peak tourist season in different parts of the world, when you can enjoy both beach holidays and winter sports.
Many Russians start planning their New Year trips in the summer, but the cost of tourist trips during this period increases significantly, and prices rise as the end of December approaches.
How to save on vacation without reducing its quality?
For those planning a winter vacation, time really matters and it is important to make decisions as quickly as possible.
How can you save on basic expenses while traveling?
The first step is choosing a route and buying tickets.
To avoid high airfare costs, you should pay attention to less busy dates.
Departures on January 6-7 with return in early January may be cheaper than flights from December 29-30 to the end of the holiday weekend. If there is an opportunity to slightly change the dates of vacation and go on a trip after the New Year holidays, this will take advantage of the reduced demand and buy tickets at a better price.
Another way to save money is to consider alternative modes of transportation. For example, train tickets are usually cheaper and don’t go up as much on holidays.
Also, if you drive a car with friends and split your gas costs, it will help you avoid being tied to specific dates.
If you can not do without air travel, it is recommended to choose baggage-free fares and look for special offers from airlines. For example, during the ski season, some carriers may include the possibility of transporting sports equipment in the ticket price.
According to experts, the best time to buy tickets for international flights is Tuesday or Wednesday, as it depends on the exchange rate, which is set on Monday. On Wednesday night, the International Air Transport Association updates exchange rates for airlines, which can lead to both higher and lower prices depending on current values.
Choosing and booking accommodation
According to experts, in order to book accommodation as profitable as possible, it is worth paying attention to tourist aggregators and booking services. Don’t forget to watch for promotions and discounts.
If you haven’t found suitable options, consider renting apartments instead of hotels – they tend to be cheaper. Accommodation in apartments is especially beneficial for large companies or families with children, as in this case you do not have to book several rooms.
In addition, apartments are usually equipped with kitchens, which allows you to cook yourself, and this saves costs compared to meals in a cafe.
As for food and entertainment, you can save on food in local establishments, if you study in advance reviews on forums and travel bloggers about inexpensive places popular with locals. There you can also find out how it is more convenient to move around an unfamiliar city - by public transport, taxi or rented car.
Another important expense is entertainment. On holidays, many city events with free entry become more accessible, and there are usually plenty of them.
Explore where similar performances, festivals, fairs and skating rinks take place with free entry to get an impression without spending extra money.
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