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Holiday Essentials

How to get the best deals on holidays and flights

Find cheap flights with MoneySavingExpert

Book flights at the last minute and costs are often sky-high – but plan ahead and you can save significantly. We've lots of clever tricks to help you do just this, from booking flights at the right time to using flight comparison sites.

Looking for cheap travel insurance? We're here to help

Our Cheap travel insurance guide will help you get cover for less, with tips including:

Read the full guide for more info.

Hire a car for less

Car hire prices have sky-rocketed in recent years. And while you can usually keep costs down by booking early, sometimes last-minute bookings are the cheapest way forward. Either way, DON'T leave it till you get there. Our Cheap car hire guide has various tips for cutting car hire costs, including:

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