Make a vacation plan in time
Especially if you are with several people, think about what kind of vacation you want, a box where the trip is going, and the budget. Simple and effective! Those who wait until the last minute run the risk of being forced to go on holiday during the most expensive period.
Go out of the box
The Spanish Costa, a Greek island, or the French Côte d’Azur are lovely holiday destinations but often very touristy and expensive. Once you get off the beaten track, this can make a big difference to your wallet. Especially in Eastern Europe, prices are lower, and there are still many ‘undiscovered’ gems. Two first steps: the coast of Montenegro and the mysterious Transylvania. And for winter sports enthusiasts: have you ever considered the Czech Republic or Turkey?
Have a holiday in your own country
A holiday in your own country saves a mountain of travel costs. Moreover, there are plenty of beautiful places in the Netherlands. There is plenty to see and do, from the rolling hills in the south to the mudflats in the north. On anwb.nl, you will find tips per province, which often offer excellent packages or discounts on days out. Or look at the holidays in your own country, ANWB. The following applies: the longer you are a member, the more extras you get.
Options for a journey by train
Although a little bit more expensive than the bus, it is often cheaper than the plane. Moreover, you can reach many European cities at lightning speed. Significant places in Belgium, France, and Germany are easily accessible by rail.
Rent a car for a week
Do you want to go out in a rental car for a few days? Please inquire about the weekly price. Remarkably, this is sometimes even cheaper than a three-day car rental. As a budget tourist, go for the smallest and most simple model. The temporary four-wheeler only serves to get you from A to B quickly, not to boost your ego. An additional advantage: the replacement car is an upgrade if that model is unavailable.
Book your plane ticket smartly: on Sunday!
Still by plane? You can save a lot—for example, book on Sunday. Expedia and Airlines Reporting Corporation analyzed the prices of a billion flights. This research shows that flights booked on Sundays are the cheapest.
Departure outside the weekend
You can also reach more hotels and campsites on a weekday. Perhaps you are used to booking a holiday with Saturday or Sunday as the arrival day. Sometimes, this saves a few tens, which is how to avoid Black Saturdays, especially in the high season.
Go all-inclusive
The perfect way to keep your holiday budget under control. You know in advance what the trip will cost and what you will lose on the spot.
Rent a house
Would you rather not have strangers in your own home? Then you can also choose to rent an apartment or holiday home. It is almost always cheaper than a hotel or guest house, especially if you are traveling with more than two people.
Go camping
Invest once in a tent or caravan, and you can enjoy your own ‘home’ on holiday for years to come. In addition, you can often rent sanitary facilities so that you do not walk to the toilet building with the toilet roll under your arm under the eye of the entire campsite.
Book your hotel last minute
Would you prefer a hotel? Then wait as long as possible. Research by REIZEN Magazine shows that last-minute booking is often cheaper than two months in advance. The offer just before departure is much more limited, so if you want a choice, you pay more. Although your hotel site is not always the cheapest, it is wise to do a price check there. Also, it is good to know when general hotel booking sites are no longer available. The hotels themselves often still offer rooms.
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