Holidays 2018: Long haul holiday cheaper than short haul flights
Getty Summer holidays 2018: Long haul destinations found to be cheaper than short haul
Long haul holidays could beat short haul trips abroad in price when travelling this year. Holiday price comparison website TravelSupermarket has found savings of nearly £3,000 could be found when choosing a destination further afield. Families choosing Thailand over Santorini, in Greece, could make huge savings if travelling as a family of four for a fortnight. The study found families could make a whopping 47 per cent saving by picking Thailand - thanks to the cost of a three–course meal in the Asian country averaging at under £10, while other cities exceeded £25. Similarly, three-star accommodation for two weeks was approximately £700 less.
It is really worth comparing long haul and short haul to see how far you can go for a lot less Emma Coulthurst
Emma Coulthurst, travel expert for TravelSupermarket explained the findings for holidays this year when travelling the extra thousand miles. She said: “There are some fantastic savings to be made by swapping short haul for long haul and going thousands of miles further this summer. “It is really worth comparing long haul and short haul to see how far you can go for a lot less." The dates Britons choose to travel for a bargain price can also be during the summer holidays, surprisingly. “Normally, we’d say to avoid the school holiday dates if you haven’t got school-age children,” she explained. “But the best time, price wise, to take a holiday to long-haul destinations including Thailand and Barbados is May to August, during those countries’ low season, so there is nothing to stop couples and friends taking advantage of these savings too”.
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Getty Summer holidays 2018: Choosing Thailand over Greece could save thousands for families
Swapping Mykonos for New York could save holidaymakers £1,000 for a family of four, while a couple travelling to Thailand could save 23 per cent compared to a holiday in Ibiza. The savings are due to the cheaper “cost of living” in the alternative destinations. Of course, depending on what travellers want from a holiday can make a difference. Emma acknowledged: “Clearly, these holidays are different. One involves the beach, the other is to Brits’ most popular long-haul city destination.” However, for people wanting to explore a city over relaxing on a beach, the prices are not to be sniffed at.
Getty Summer holidays 2018: New York breaks could be much cheaper than Mykonos holidays