1. Consider the Holidays
Especially during the school holiday periods in Germany, prices for flights and hotels rise. Many destinations also increase their prices during the peak seasons in summer and winter. Therefore, if possible, these times should be avoided. Southern destinations, in particular, are also pleasantly temperate in the months of May and September.
2. Compare Flight Prices
A good flight can be found with the help of comparison portals. The most popular sites for this are Checkfelix and Skyscanner. Both allow you to compare the offers of different airlines in terms of price, duration and date. Checkfelix also recommends booking or waiting, as the price may still fall. With Skyscanner, a price alert can be set. After searching for a flight, it is best to book it directly through the airline’s website, as this provides the best protection in the event of delays and possible cancellations.
In general, the rules for flights also apply that a certain flexibility must be given for the arrival and departure date. In addition, flights are always a little cheaper if you book them during the week. In metropolitan areas with many airports, it may also be the case that the neighboring airport can offer a significantly cheaper deal.
3. Use Bargain Portals
A.) Urlaubspiraten
The Berlin-based start-up Urlaubspiraten offers exclusive combinations of flights, hotels and rental cars. The bargain portal is also particularly recommended for more exotic vacation destinations. They earn their money with commissions or fixed cooperation fees from the offered airlines, hotels and tour operators. This allows the prices to be passed directly on to the customers. The existing offers are summarized by the employees of Urlaubspiraten and enriched and prepared with information. After that, they are accessible to the customers.
B.) Urlaubsguru
The Urlaubsguru platform has deals available on its website, especially for destinations within Germany and neighboring countries, as well as classic European city destinations.
The success and popularity of the portal also stems from the ideal complement between the two German founders. One as an IT expert and the other as a passionate bargain hunter and frequent traveler formed the right basis for this site. To be found abroad under the name Holidayguru, the platform now also has a seat on the sunny island of Mallorca.
4. Start Planning your Vacation Early
Between nine and six months before the start of the trip, early bird discounts can be expected, which will relieve the wallet. The amount of the discounts are selected by the respective tour operator, so it is worth comparing to other tour operators in this case as well. Not only the price should be compared, but also the scope of the offer. Possibly the airport transfer or all-inclusive is included in the price with one provider.
5. Adjust Accommodation
Depending on the number of fellow travelers and the type of vacation, different accommodations are recommended. Especially in a larger group, Airbnbs or vacation apartments are often more affordable than several hotel rooms. In addition to the market for vacation apartments, there are also many vacation homes with private pools or parking spaces and gardens. Depending on your budget, a hostel is also recommended. These are increasingly offering double rooms.
6. Become Individually Active Yourself
Many roads lead to Rome – and to a cheap trip. The tips are generally valid hints but do not lead to a price reduction across the board in every case. It is best to look for your vacation independently and taking into account the tips and to make further comparisons on your own.
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