{"id":636,"date":"2024-03-13T15:02:22","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T15:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drafty.co.uk\/blog\/?p=636"},"modified":"2024-03-13T15:02:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T15:02:24","slug":"ways-to-save-money-for-your-summer-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drafty.co.uk\/blog\/ways-to-save-money-for-your-summer-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"6 ways to save money for your summer holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic put a dampener on many people\u2019s holiday plans. With flights getting cancelled and the price of a UK staycation skyrocketing, many of us haven\u2019t been able to get a much-needed break. However, now the UK has started adapting to its new normal \u2013 we can holiday once again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for many people, the pandemic brought financial uncertainty. Businesses closed, people were furloughed and many lost their jobs, meaning money has been tight ever since. So, we must find a way to get that summer sun while being cash conscious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll discuss the ways you can save money, helping you prepare for your summer holidays. Our tips should help in both the short and long term, so you\u2019ll be on that flight in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drafty.co.uk\/blog\/ways-to-save-money-for-your-summer-holidays\/#set_a_budget\" >Set a budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drafty.co.uk\/blog\/ways-to-save-money-for-your-summer-holidays\/#look_for_a_bargain\" >Look for a bargain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drafty.co.uk\/blog\/ways-to-save-money-for-your-summer-holidays\/#cut_down_unnecessary_costs\" >Cut down unnecessary costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drafty.co.uk\/blog\/ways-to-save-money-for-your-summer-holidays\/#be_held_accountable\" >Be held accountable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drafty.co.uk\/blog\/ways-to-save-money-for-your-summer-holidays\/#stash_your_change\" >Stash your change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drafty.co.uk\/blog\/ways-to-save-money-for-your-summer-holidays\/#expect_the_unexpected\" >Expect the unexpected<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drafty.co.uk\/blog\/ways-to-save-money-for-your-summer-holidays\/#get_ready_for_your_summer_holiday_with_drafty\" >Get ready for your summer holiday with Drafty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"set_a_budget\"><\/span><strong>Set a budget<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s often the case that you get carried away when planning your holiday. Paying for little extras here and there always adds up, leaving you in a vulnerable financial position. Setting a budget before you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/topics\/c5rzdre1k8qt\/holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">plan your holiday<\/a> is vital. By assessing your finances you get a clearer idea of what you can afford before you commit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A budget will highlight what you already have and show what you need to save before jetting off. What\u2019s more, limiting your spending will avoid wasting money that you can\u2019t afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"look_for_a_bargain\"><\/span><strong>Look for a bargain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last minute summer holidays are great value for money &#8211; and there are plenty to choose from. Why not pick a date, book it off work and plan your holiday just before you go? Many hotels and airlines offer cheap deals to fill seats and rooms, so bagging a bargain is one of the best ways to save money for your summer holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cut_down_unnecessary_costs\"><\/span><strong>Cut down unnecessary costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That extra takeaway might seem tempting, but make sure you put things into perspective. Cutting down on one \u00a330 takeaway a week for a year could save you over \u00a31,500 \u2013 that\u2019s big holiday money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might seem overwhelming, but take a closer look at your bank account. Be ruthless and identify what are necessities and where you\u2019ve spent money flippantly. Whether you make a change for life or just until your summer holiday, it\u2019s worth saving all the cash you can to have a well-deserved break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"be_held_accountable\"><\/span><strong>Be held accountable<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for clever ways to save money but trying to do it on your own, consider getting some help from a close friend. Keeping promises we\u2019ve made to ourselves can often be hard as it\u2019s easy to slip without consequences. However, letting a friend or family member know about your money-saving plans will help you stay accountable for your actions. Whether you let them see your receipts or just ask them to check on your progress, you\u2019ll be surprised how much accountability can be an easy way to save money for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/travel\/summer-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">summer break<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"stash_your_change\"><\/span><strong>Stash your change<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gone are the days of carrying cash around, most of our payments are done online, by card or on our phones. However, sometimes cash is your only option and you\u2019re left wondering what to do with the change. Well, a great way to save more money is to stash your loose change. Alone, you might deem a few pounds as a pain to carry about, but when you add it up, you could get a great cash boost for your summer holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"expect_the_unexpected\"><\/span><strong>Expect the unexpected<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you like it or not, unexpected costs catch you out every month. Whether it\u2019s an issue with your car or your boiler breaks down, we all need some extra cash to cover the costs. While it\u2019s not good to be pessimistic, it&#8217;s good to be realistic and cover your back in case of any unwanted surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting money aside for unexpected costs will stop you from having to dip into your holiday funds. And, if you\u2019re lucky enough to sail through the month with no issues, you can use the extra cash boost for your holiday spending money \u2013 win-win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re caught off-guard by an unexpected payment and you\u2019re looking for a short-term loan lender to cover the costs, consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drafty.co.uk\/about\/aboutus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drafty line of credit<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"get_ready_for_your_summer_holiday_with_drafty\"><\/span><strong>Get ready for your summer holiday with Drafty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you\u2019ve assessed your finances and want a quick and easy short-term personal loan alternative to cover any unexpected costs this summer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drafty.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit Drafty today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> We are not providing financial advice, these are just tips for informational purposes. Also, we are not affiliated to any of the external parties, these links are provided for reference only.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The COVID-19 pandemic put a dampener on many people\u2019s holiday plans. With flights getting cancelled and the price of a UK staycation skyrocketing, many of us haven\u2019t been able to get a much-needed break. However, now the UK has started adapting to its new normal \u2013 we can holiday once again! 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