Guidebooks ‘can Keep Cost of Holidays Down’

When consumers are heading abroad, they are often keen to keep their spending within controlled limits. This is true whether they are staying in holiday villas or any other type of accommodation while on their travels.

And one expert has recommended a way in which this can be made easier. According to a report on LateRooms.com, Bob Atkinson from Travelsupermarket.com suggested using guidebooks as an aid to people's money saving endeavours.

According to the expert, such resources can prevent the cost of staying in villas in Spain or elsewhere in the world from spiralling out of control. He noted that books such as Rough Guides often have a section in telling readers how much they can expect to spend on a typical day.

This can be handy for many people, particularly those who are heading to a location they have never visited before. By relying on such sources of information, those staying in holiday villas can feel more assured they will not come back to the UK with financial concerns, meaning they will be able to relax while they are away.

Mr Atkinson suggested that it is important for people to pick a budget and stick to it. Meanwhile, he also noted it can be useful to make a list of all the items they are likely to spend cash on while they are in their foreign destination. He went on to point out that the cost of staying in different cities can vary considerably.

For example, buying a coffee in one part of Spain can be significantly more than it is elsewhere in the country. Often, areas that are renowned for their cheapness become increasingly popular with tourists from the UK and elsewhere, gradually causing their prices to rise. One example of this is the city of Prague, which is now a hotspot for stag and hen parties keen to sample the local beverages.