It’s never been so easy to explore the world, with hundreds of flights leaving our local airports every day headed for exciting new destinations, but unfortunately having a sense of adventure comes at a cost. After flights, accommodation and spending money are accounted for your city break budget can soon spiral, unless you take some tips from savvy travellers that can keep the cost of your getaway under control!
Regular city breakers will tell you that timing is everything when it comes to city breaks, and the early bird really does catch the worm when it comes to finding the best deals. Package deal specialists Jet2holidays offer a wide variety of cheap city breaks to Rome, Split, Paris and many more European locations, and the cost includes your flights, accommodation and often some meals, although all the very best deals are snapped up fast. However, Jet2holidays have an extra incentive to book in advance as you can reserve your booking for just £60 per person, making the cost of your city break more manageable, and giving you plenty of time to plan.
Maximise Your Money
Part of your city break planning should also include keeping an eye on the currency exchange rate, and taking advantage of when the rate improves to ensure that you get the most out of your money. If you’re planning to take a credit or debit card to use abroad it’s essential that you check with your bank to find out if you might be charged – if you don’t, you could be stung when you get home!
Another great idea is to look up deals on dining and attractions at your destination, such as money-off vouchers, and lunch menus or happy hours at bars and restaurants near your accommodation, to stretch that budget as much as possible. Many major tourist cities also have a discount attraction pass scheme, which are often fantastic value for money.
For example, if you do decide to head off on a cheap city break to Rome, take advantage of the Roma Pass which includes free public transportation for three days, free admission to two museums or archaeological sites of your choice and discounted admissions to all those you visit afterwards. The Roma Pass costs just €30, but can make your Italian city break so much more affordable if you’re planning to do a lot of sightseeing and travelling around.