For Immediate Release
TOP TEN MONEY SAVING HOLIDAY HACKS
- 1 IN 5 BOOK ‘SURPRISE' TRIP, RISING TO 1 IN 3 AGED 18 - 27 YEARS
- ALMOST HALF TRAVEL MIDWEEK OR TRAVEL OUT OF PEAK HOLIDAY SEASONS
- 3 IN 10 FLY AT ANTI SOCIAL TIMES
From wonky weekends and flying at anti-social times, to out of peak travel, nine in ten holidaymakers (89%) have taken steps to save money on their holiday, according to an Opinium survey* of 1,000 holidaymakers, by Multitrip.com, a specialist travel insurance provider.
The top ten money saving holiday hacks
- Travel out of peak holiday seasons (60%)
- Travel midweek (46%)
- Holiday during school termtime (32%)
- Go self-catering (32%)
- Fly at anti-social times (30%)
- A wonky weekend - e.g. Saturday to Tuesday (29%)
- Use loyalty points / programmes (29%)
- Book last-minute (28%)
- Choose holiday destination based only on the best flight and accommodation price (25%)
- Wait for flight sales (23%)
Another popular hack (20%) is booking a surprise trip where the destination is unknown when you book. Incredibly a third (32%) of 18-27-year-olds are planning to do this. One in five (21%) are also planning to stay in cheaper accommodation than usual to get the destination they want.
Christian Bennett of Multitrip.com said: "Holidays remain a top priority for many and when budgets are tight there are some creative ways to cut the cost. However, it's risky to cut corners and travel without sufficient cover in place''. He continues, "We also urge holidaymakers to arrange their travel insurance as soon as they book. This is to ensure your holiday is covered from the outset."
Annual Multitrip.com travel insurance policies start from £19.99**.
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*Opinium online survey conducted with 1,000 nationally representative UK adults from 13 - 16 February 2024, who holiday abroad at least once a year.
**£19.99. Online price for Essential European Cover for person under 40 years. Price excludes £3.95 handling fee.
For more information please contact:
- Frances Knox, Frankly PR T: 07850 470123 or email frances@frankly-pr.co.uk
- Catherine Roan, Roan Media T: 07801 817 451 or email cath@roanmedia.co.uk
Notes to Editors
Cover-More Blue Insurance Services Limited trading as Multitrip.com is a private limited company incorporated in Ireland, with company number 345681 and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Cover-More Blue Insurance Services Limited's UK Branch is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, Firm Reference Number 984290 and its registered address is Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX.
Cover-More Blue Insurance Services Limited, previously known as Blue Insurance ("Blue"), is one of Ireland's leading travel insurance providers. Covering holidaymakers for over 15 years, Multitrip.com ranks 4.6 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot from over 28,000 customer reviews.
Multitrip.com's travel insurance cover levels are extensive, covering cancellation or curtailment, emergency medical expenses, baggage, personal liability and more, protecting holidaymakers against unforeseen circumstances when travelling abroad.
