Going on holiday is expensive, especially when you have the whole family in tow. So news that flights across the half-term school holidays are around 42% more expensive than they were before the pandemic will not be welcome.

For many families, getting away on holiday is a welcome break and a time for rest and relaxation. But with the cost of living crisis and prices continuing to rise, everyone is feeling the pinch.

But for those who still dream of getting away on a budget, Andrea Knowles, the budgeting expert at , has some clever hacks to cutting costs.. Here, she shares her top eight hacks for getting away on a budget.

1. Book your accommodation first – then your flights

If you’re looking for the cheapest deal and you want to cut out the fees and commission involved with a travel agency, then DIY your getaway yourself. Andrea says that searching for and booking the cheapest flights first is not always the best practice.

She says: “As your accommodation is likely to be your most…

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