With cost of living on the up, travelling has fallen down the priority list for many of us.
If you are still hoping to travel this summer or head away on family ski holidays, here are some of the different ways you can reduce how much you spend when on the move. These will help to better stick to a budget and have more cash for activities and saving.
Season tickets
Whether it’s throughout the school terms or during the summer holidays, opting for season tickets or annual passes, while being a large expenditure upfront, can help you save money in the long run.
If you plan on travelling by one method of transport frequently or visiting the same attraction multiple times, it is well worth doing some research into whether there are savings to be made by purchasing this way.
Necessary car costs
If you have a long journey that perhaps isn’t accessible by public transport or travelling by car is more convenient for your family, then take a look at the ways you can reduce your car expenses to help keep spending to a minimum.
Firstly, look into multi-car insurance policies to see if you can make savings this way. Then you can plan out the most cost-effective route for your trip and check which garages currently have the cheapest fuel on offer. While the difference in fuel costs can seem minor, it can really add up, especially if you are going on a long trip.
Avoid the rush
Everything is more expensive during school holidays, and although it may feel impossible, finding ways to avoid paying rush hour price hikes can add up.
While travelling, is possible you should try to visit attractions at off-peak times to benefit from better rates. This all applies while you are at home too. If you can, make use of flexible working in order to make use of these better deals.
Not only will it be cheaper, but it will also likely be quieter and therefore more enjoyable too. Do not forget to take a pack up with you to avoid expensive cafes with long queues!
Cycle
One of the most cost-efficient ways to travel is cycling. Whether you are cycling up the coast to a campsite, or simply taking a day trip for some summer holiday fun, this is also an incredibly environmentally friendly way to get about.
Although buying bikes, especially for your full family, can be expensive, they can provide impressive cost savings in the long run. If you do not have the budget for new bikes, make sure to keep an eye out on second-hand sites such as Facebook Marketplace to snap up a deal. It could even be a fun family activity to restore these bikes together.
