Travel with confidence: Your guides to holiday budgets and travel during the cost of living crisis

Last updated on August 22nd, 2023 at 11:36 am

Are you one of the 93%¹ of people planning to travel at least once in 2023? Despite the ongoing cost of living crisis, travel is still a priority for many of us.

We’ve gathered some of our most helpful tips together to help you make the most of your money when it comes to your holidays.

We’ll be updating this page with new content frequently, so be sure to check back often.

Download and read our special report on holiday spending

Our report into how holiday spending has changed in 2023 amid the cost of living crisis is a must-read. You can see how the way we save and spend on holidays is changing. The report breaks down how holidaymakers like you save for their trips and how they spend when abroad.

Fly for less: Find the cheapest days to travel

Choosing the right day to travel can help you maximize your holiday budget. Find out when you fly to make the biggest savings.

7 ways to save money when travelling

Who doesn’t love to save money? Using our 7 top tips, you can enjoy a fantastic holiday and take care of the pennies.

How far in advance should I book a cruise for the best price?

It’s an age-old question when arranging a holiday; is it better to book early or try to snap up a last-minute bargain? We’ve looked into this for cruises and reviewed both approaches’ pros and cons.

Safety considerations fall as vulnerable travellers focus on the price of holidays

New research suggests that many holidaymakers are re-focusing on price more than safety when planning a holiday. Alarmingly, this was particularly the case for those with an underlying health condition.

Martin Lewis’ advice for planning a holiday

Martin Lewis, who founded MoneySavingExpert.com, shared his advice for booking a trip away. Mr Lewis gave the top tips on his podcast, and they cover everything from passports and overseas debit cards.

Money expert Martin Lewis tells travellers to buy insurance as soon as they book their trip

Martin Lewis warned travellers that they were risking their holidays by delaying buying Travel Insurance.

One in four holidaymakers give false information to get cheaper Travel Insurance

British holidaymakers could invalidate their Travel Insurance cover. How? By being economical with the truth when buying their policy, according to new research.

What happens if you don’t declare medical conditions for Travel Insurance?

About 15 million people in England alone have a long-term medical condition. Many travellers don’t know they must declare their pre-existing medical condition.

1 – AllClear Annual Survey Jan-Feb 2023 3,901 responses