WITH holiday prices dropping following the summer frenzy, September is a popular month to book a solo trip.
So if you’re planning on going it alone, follow these tips to spend less . . .
TOP DESTINATION: Berlin was recently voted the No1 European city for solo trips by travel search engine Kayak.
Helping it rank high were its many free activities, low-cost museum entry and affordable dining, with meals averaging £23 per person.
For even more savings, pick your destination based on someone else’s travel plans.
For example, try housesitting through trustedhouse-sitters.com, where you can score free accommodation in exchange for caring for a home or pets.
SKIP SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Hotels often charge more for solo travellers.
Avoid this by booking a room in a local’s home through Airbnb Rooms. Your hosts can also offer insider tips.
For those who prefer company, group tours for solo travellers, like those offered by intrepidtravel.com, allow you to explore cities and resorts with others while skipping the single supplement.
Check out solotravelerworld.com for unique trips with included activities, from food-tasting to photography.
RIDE-SHARING: Public transport is a solo traveller’s friend, but ride-sharing can be even better for your wallet.
In Europe, Bolt is a popular option, letting you share taxi rides with others heading in the same direction, so you essentially split the fare.
FIND FREEBIES: For budget-friendly activities, check out meetup.com, where you can join local events and connect with fellow solo travellers.
Options include walking tours, group dinners and free entry to exhibitions.
Just set the location as your holiday destination to see what’s going on.
DINE IT RIGHT: Eating early can help you avoid crowds and often comes with cheaper, early evening menus.
Or try a lunchtime buffet at a high-end restaurant for a luxurious experience at a far lower cost.
SIT down to dine at the Coberg dining table with two benches included, previously £110, now £93.50 at B&M.
SAVE: £16.50
L’OREAL Men Expert Carbon Protect Set with anti-perspirant and shower gel, usually £8.50, is now £3.99 at Home Bargains.
SAVE: £4.51
IF you want some luxury beauty gear for less, pick up the new M&S Beauty Discovery Edit, worth £95, for only £30.
The box includes top skin and haircare from L’Occitane, Living Proof and more.
LOVE the scent of the luxury francis kurkdjian.com Baccarat Rouge 540 eau de parfum, 70ml, but hate the £245 price tag?
Get the F&F Home Rouge Hearts scented candle for £8.50 at Tesco, instead. It smells incredible!
SAVE: £236.50
WAIT until the weekend to order from Pizza Hut.
Each weekend until midnight on September 15, it is offering 50 per cent off pizzas – with no minimum spend for takeaway or collection pizzas.
TAKE advantage of Asda’s latest Back To Uni offers.
The George compact airfryer was £28 but is now £20.
SAVE: £8
NEW customers can get a free three-month trial of ad-free Spotify Premium. Returning customers can enjoy the same three-month deal for £11.99 – usually it’s £11.99 per month.
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