{"id":92,"date":"2024-08-07T17:14:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T16:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/looking4stg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=92"},"modified":"2026-07-17T09:07:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T08:07:02","slug":"preparing-for-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.looking4.com\/blog\/preparing-for-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for a Holiday? What to do &#038; How to Save"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Whether it\u2019s a city break, a summer beach retreat, or a far-flung escape on the other side of the world, once we\u2019ve booked a holiday, we all count down the days until we can jet off and explore a new part of the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/looking4stg.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/image-2.png\" alt=\"How long do Brits spend preparing for their holiday\" class=\"wp-image-93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.looking4.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-2.png 640w, https:\/\/www.looking4.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-2-192x300.png 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to booking a holiday, do you already have a destination in mind, or do you spend ages researching different cities and resorts? And how long do you take scouring the internet for the best deals once you\u2019ve narrowed it down to one area?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These were just a couple of questions we wanted answering, so we decided to survey Brits on their holiday prepping habits. From uncovering the most time-consuming activities when getting ready to jet off overseas, to discovering just how much is spent on those little extras; it\u2019s time to sit back, relax, and discover if your holiday habits are similar to the rest of the country\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding the best deal is the most time-consuming aspect of planning a holiday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It comes as no surprise that the most time-consuming task when deciding where to go on holiday, is searching for the best deal \u2013 something 43% of Brits agree with. Whether it\u2019s trawling through online travel agents to find a package deal, to seeing if booking flights with a budget airline, and your hotel separately is cheaper, it\u2019s something a lot of us dedicate extensive time to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, for 20% surveyed, it\u2019s booking travel arrangements that take the longest; and for one in 10, it\u2019s packing their suitcase (although admittedly, if you\u2019ve got a big wardrobe, it can be hard narrowing down which outfits to pack for that perfect Insta shot!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Results vary from city to city, with residents in Sheffield finding that packing their suitcase takes the longest, at 18%, whereas for one in 10 people in Leeds, shopping for new clothes is the most time-consuming of all holiday prep tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Nottingham, the biggest task they\u2019re faced with is looking at activities to do whilst they\u2019re away (23%), and one in three in Norwich find that booking holiday and travel arrangements takes the longest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 25% of us, we spend approximately a week preparing for a holiday, but for 23% of the nation, it can take a month or longer, from finding the right deal, to searching for activities, booking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.looking4.com\/uk\/airport-transfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">airport transfers<\/a>, and deciding which clothes to pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, those in Norwich are extremely prepared, with 24% saying they take more than a month to sort out all arrangements, and one in six in Leeds spending more than two months in total, preparing for their upcoming holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">34% of us spend up to \u00a3300 on holiday extras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The average one-week holiday costs \u00a3600pp, but for 34% of Brits, an additional \u00a3100-\u00a3300 is spent on holiday extras \u2013 whether that\u2019s on toiletries, beauty treatments, transfers, or new clothes. For one in 10 Brits, an extra 50% of their total holiday costs are spent on extras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gen Z spend the most on extras, whereas Baby Boomers spend the least on average, at just \u00a3107.69 per trip. When we compare cities, London spends the most, at \u00a3152.02, whereas Edinburgh spends the least, at just \u00a390 per trip (69% less than London).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top tips for saving money on your holiday extras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s easy to budget for your flights and accommodation, and you can work out how much money to take with you, ahead of time. But for all those little extras that you want to treat yourself to before you jet off, just how do you make sure you minimise your spending?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a look at these three tips to make sure you avoid overspending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Don\u2019t pay extra for miniatures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve got luggage in the haul, then you can take your regular toiletries, but if you\u2019re flying on a budget airline, you\u2019ll likely only have a cabin bag. If that\u2019s the case, you\u2019ll need to stick to the 100ml of liquids rule \u2013 but, resist heading to the shops to buy miniature bottles of toiletries, as they\u2019re often not good value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, purchase miniature reusable bottles which you can decant your toiletries into, for your trip. Then, when you get back home, wash and store away your bottles, so you can use them for your next short haul trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Check all options for your airport transfers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you haven\u2019t booked a package holiday, then chances are, once you\u2019ve reached your destination, you\u2019ll need to sort out your transport from the airport to the hotel. Make sure you do your research beforehand so you know exactly how much taxis will cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re travelling as a group, then don\u2019t assume that public transport is cheaper \u2013 it might be that a taxi costs less if it\u2019s split between you all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Look out for free activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re going on a city break, then don\u2019t carelessly rack up loads on activity fees. Most museums and galleries have a day a week where they offer free entry, so put together an itinerary based around that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, lots of cities will offer passes where you get discounts on major attractions, so if they include a view you want to visit, you can cut down on costs that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Book your parking in advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great way to save money when it comes to holiday extras is to organise your parking or transport to the airport in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pre-booking an airport car-park comes with the additional benefit of being located closer to the airport itself so you\u2019ll have less hassle when it comes to transporting your luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all look forward to our holidays, but it can become stressful if you\u2019re still booking things last minute. That\u2019s where we come in. Whether you\u2019re looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.looking4.com\/uk\/airport-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book airport parking<\/a>, or if you\u2019re travelling by ferry and you want <a href=\"https:\/\/www.looking4.com\/uk\/port-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">port parking<\/a>, we have access to more than 1,200 car parks across 200 airports, and can help you to find the cheapest deal. 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