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Tips to make your travel dollars go further

Holidays don’t need to be expensive. These eight tips will help you save money on your next travel adventure.

Book early

Did you know that flights departing after 9am are more likely to be delayed? So set your alarm and take off early—these flights can often be cheaper, too. Prices are also more expensive the closer you get to the departure date so plan your trip as far ahead as possible. Want to keep your plan flexible? Travel Booking via the CommBank app has a Flex It option that, for a small fee, enables customers to cancel their flight prior to the first scheduled flight time for any reason and receive a full or partial refund.

Pack light 

We all want to look our best for those social snaps and be prepared for any occasion but there are benefits to packing a minimalist wardrobe when travelling. Next time, load up your carry-on and leave your check-in luggage behind. You’ll save on paying for baggage—and time spent waiting at luggage carousels.

Tip

Book $500 worth of travel at once on your CommBank Ultimate Awards card for access to complimentary international travel insurance.1

Sleep tight

While five-star luxury resorts might be out of your price range, you don’t have to rough it in a hygienically challenged lodging to save cash. Travelling to Europe? Zedwell Picadilly Circus is in the heart of London; Staycity Aparthotels’ Gare de l’Est offering in Paris is a short train ride from the Louvre; and Barcelona’s vibrant Barceló Raval all offer great-value deals.

Closer to home, check out the Atlantic Byron Bay, The Lost Camel Hotel near Uluru and The Benson Hotel in Cairns for accommodation that’s easy on the eye—and your budget. Book through Travel Booking via the CommBank app.

Book longer stays

Many rentals and hostels offer discounts for extended stays of a week or more, letting you save while settling into a new place.

Plan ahead

Knowing your budget can make all the difference in keeping your holiday fun. When you have a set trip spend, there’s no late panic over how much is left or what exchange rates are doing. With a CommBank Travel Money Card, you can lock in exchange rates ahead of time so your money goes exactly as far as you planned. Load up to 16 currencies on your card and pay no load or reload fees as well as no international transaction fees on your purchases. Happy travels!

Know your options

Travel Booking’s Price Prediction tool analyses billions of data points to recommend whether you should book now for a great price or wait. And the Price Watch feature can notify you when your selected flight is at a great price.

 

Trip savings

To find the best deals on hundreds of flights and thousands of hotels across the globe, use Travel Booking via the CommBank app.

There’s a Best Price Guarantee on all flight bookings plus you’ll automatically receive travel credits of up to $50 if you book a flight at a time recommended to be a great price and it then drops in price within 10 days.

Find out more about Travel Booking via the CommBank app

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