Cheap Package Holidays – How to Get Away For Less

Cheap package holidays are still a popular way for millions of people to get away every year.

Whether you're looking for a long weekend city break, last minute holidays or all inclusive holidays for your family, there are a number of savvy ways you can reduce the cost of cheap package holidays even further.

Double check your booking details
Most airlines will charge you if your details are not 100% correct on your flight tickets. Having to pay extra to get a name change can be a terrible start to cheap holidays as it's immediately cost you more than you thought it would.

Last minute holidays in particular are at risk from this as you don't often get much time to check everything properly if you're flying out in a few days.

Weigh your suitcase
Different airlines have their own charges for excess baggage so it pays to check what these are and weigh your suitcase before you leave for the airport.

If there are lots of people travelling on city breaks or last minute holidays in your group, the total cost for having luggage that's too heavy can put a real dent in your holiday spending fund.

Check your mobile phone costs
Before you head abroad on package holidays you should always phone your mobile phone network to ask what their charges are.

If you really need to phone home while you're abroad, you can always buy a phone card which provides cheap rates to the UK from the country you're in.

Speak to your bank about card use abroad
Last minute package holidays may not leave you much time to arrange things. However, if you can, ask your bank about charges for using your credit or debit card abroad. There are companies who will not charge a penny for letting you take out your own money abroad which will make for a happier cheap package holiday and a healthier bank balance on your return.

Pre-book airport parking
Package and last minute holidays can be relatively cheap nowadays but you should think about those little extras too. For example, if you always go on all inclusive holidays, you can save money before you depart by pre-booking airport parking.

Generally speaking the car parks away from the airport are cheaper than those right next to it, so you can save money for the sake of a bus ride lasting a few minutes to transfer you to the terminal.