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<\/p>\nWe\u2019ve all been at home a lot lately. And if you\u2019re anything like us, you\u2019ve been dreaming of fiiiiinally taking a cheeky holiday soon.<\/p>\n
The good news is, travelling can be done on a budget and you don\u2019t have to miss out on a thing. In fact, your next trip can be as thrifty as it is fun, using our seven must-know hacks for saving cash on your next holiday.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve booked at a hotel with an included breakfast, this can really save on food costs while you\u2019re away. A big, hearty, well-timed meal can keep you full for breakfast and lunch, leaving both your belly and your wallet full.<\/p>\n
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Flexibility can often help you nab a great deal. Sure, the early bird catches the worm (and locks in a rate), but booking at the last-minute can also save you $$ with hotels keen to fill empty rooms. If your plans are flexible, you can often find plenty of opportunities to save.<\/p>\n
The best deals go to those in the know, and you can only be in the know by becoming a member of exclusive clubs and apps. Here at Wotif, we have secret (shhh! \ud83e\udd2b) Mates Rates available when you log into your Wotif account or search on the Wotif app (on both iPhone<\/a> and Android<\/a>). If you don\u2019t have an account, you can easily create one here<\/a>. Make sure you sign up for Wotif emails<\/a> too to get a heads-up on all our best sales and deals.<\/p>\n Sure, hotels can be great, but choosing a serviced apartment with a kitchen means you can cook at home, saving valuable dollars for adventure and activities. This can be particularly helpful when travelling as a family or in larger groups.<\/p>\n We tend to waste a lot of food in Australia but handy apps like Y Waste<\/a> and Bring Me Home<\/a> allow users to buy meals from cafes and restaurants on the cheap that would otherwise get thrown out at the end of the day. Saving waste AND money? It\u2019s a win-win for us.<\/p>\n If at all possible, book your next trip outside of peak times like school holidays, long weekends or other national holidays. Not only will you avoid the long lines and extra tourists, you\u2019ll likely save that little bit more on your booking too.<\/p>\n Walking tours are a great way to get to know a new city but can be a little pricey, not to mention crowded. Try using an app like GPS My City<\/a>, or head to your destination\u2019s local Information Desk and find out if they have any free walking tours on offer.<\/p>\n How are you going to budget hack your next getaway?<\/p>\n Heads up!<\/strong> Due to COVID-19, government restrictions are in constant review and travel guidelines may change. We strongly recommend that all travellers seek further information about destinations and attractions before scheduling trips or making bookings, take extra care and follow all rules.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/i> PLAN YOUR NEXT GETAWAY <\/a>\n![\"Wotif.com](\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-www-wotif-com\/2020\/06\/5ea3412f-app-giph.gif\")
<\/p>\n4. Choose kitted-out accommodation<\/h2>\n
5. Tackle food waste<\/h2>\n
6. Book out of season<\/h2>\n
7. Take yourself walking<\/h2>\n
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