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Leave it till the last minute and flight costs are often sky-high – but plan ahead and book the right way and savings can soar.
Easyjet is one of the UK's biggest airlines – and if you know what you're doing, its booking complexity means there are a host of clever tricks to help bring down costs.
Car insurance costs may have dropped slightly in the past year, but many are still overpaying by £100s. Now's an ideal time to check out our key tricks, including never auto-renewing and how hitting the sweet spot can bag the cheapest policy.
Too many people auto-renew breakdown cover and pay over the odds. Know where to look and you can often get a cheap basic AA or RAC policy without paying the full price, or comprehensive cover for less than £50 a year.
Anyone who's ever hit a pothole will have heard that horrible sudden clunk. Your car's been crocked and you know it's going to cost.
The EHIC, or European Health Insurance Card, is free and gets free or discounted medical care in all 28 EU countries, plus others. Over half of people in the UK don't have one, and almost 5.4m will expire this year and an MSE investigation found almost 3m cards actually ran out in 2017- so check yours.
If you're planning a trip overseas, don't just wing it. Whether chilling in Chile or roaming in Rome, there are loads of hidden tricks to save cash and ensure you're Havana great holiday.
Heading to Rome? We've legions of MoneySaving tips to make sure your finances aren't Roman ruined. And as the pound now buys fewer euros, it's more important than ever to get Maximus value for your money.
The annual cost of driving can easily run into the £1,000s. Even if you've a good little runner, insurance, MOTs, breakdown cover, parking and fuel can all quickly clock up the pounds. Yet it's possible to save on all of these.
It's a hideous moment. You return to your car, van or motorbike to find a parking ticket on it and are faced with the worry of a hefty fine.
RAC figures show drivers are facing some of the highest fuel prices we've seen in over four years, with the average price of petrol revved up to 131.2p/litre. Yet it's possible to drive down costs if you buy in the right place, in the right way.
It's not the test fee but repairing 'fails' that can cost a fortune. But did you know you can get MOTs done by local councils? They generally don't do repairs, so there's no vested interest to fail you in the hope you'll spend. Thousands report a huge difference.
Train delays are an occupational hazard for millions – and it's been worse in the past few months for many, due to widespread delays and cancellations caused by a major timetable shake-up.
Is your driveway paved with gold? If you live in a big city, near an airport or a train station, it might be.
Airports can make more from parking and shopping than planes. Leave your car there while you're on holiday and it can cost a fortune.
Budget airlines' prices miss out costly 'extras' such as taking baggage and even checking in. Even so, learn to get over these hurdles and you can pay £30ish per return.
Ryanair calls itself a low-cost carrier, but you can only bag dirt-cheap deals if you know the tricks of the trade to avoid sky-high charges. This guide is packed full of tips to help keep costs firmly on the ground.
Avios points can be your golden ticket to cheap flights. Plus, if you get really creative, there are a host of ways to boost your points stash so you can watch your savings really take off.
New York, New York – so good they named it twice. But if you're not careful, a trip to the Big Apple can cost a fistful of dollars at every turn – and with the pound now buying fewer bucks, it's more important than ever to stretch your budget.
Book the right way and holiday rental sites let you snap up five-star private accommodation for two-star hotel prices.
Viva Barcelona! Spain's second biggest city is a magnet for sightseers and sunbathers alike, and there are lots of ways to enjoy yourself while keeping down the costa.
If you're not careful, you can rack up a bill of £100s or even £1,000s using your mobile abroad. Receiving a call can cost as much as £3/min, while in some places you'll pay £7/MB to surf the web – yet there are simple ways to slash the cost.
Few cities compete with Paris for sheer romance, beauty – and the beating a trip gives your wallet. Yet vast savings are possible for those in the know, whether you plan to go or have already booked.
Travelling within the UK can often beat going overseas for a break. And whether you're summering in Southend, eloping to Edinburgh or just working in Walsall, there are specific tips and tricks you can use to slash the cost of your hotel bill.
Heading to the Costa del Sol? Think sun, sea, sand and... savings with the help of our banquet of MoneySaving pinchos.
If you want to stay in a first-rate hotel but pay far less, you can opt for an unnamed hotel at a super-hot discount price. A host of sites including Lastminute.com, Hotwire and Priceline let you book 'secret hotels' – the catch being that you won't know exactly where you're staying till you've paid.
Almost one in five Brits jet off without travel insurance, risking £1,000s in medical bills. If you've booked a trip but not insurance, do it NOW – it can cost as little as £9 for annual cover.
There are almost 1.4 billion journeys on the tube each year. Yet if you're a regular commuter, you'll know travelling on the London Underground is often fraught with delays and cancellations. If that happens, you may be entitled to a refund. Here's how to claim one – plus a free tool that can now claim on your behalf.
Spend the wrong way abroad, and you could be wasting ££s every time you shop. Recent volatility due to Brexit talks means it's more important than ever to bag top rates. Specialist cards help you do that by allowing you to get near-perfect rates every time you spend overseas.
Amsterdam is awash with art, canals and a vibrant nightlife – and with so much to do the cost of your trip can soon creep up. Yet it is possible to enjoy the city on a budget, and you won't even need to go Dutch...
Booking a package holiday can slash the cost of going away, particularly if you're heading to a popular beach destination. There are serious discounts to be had - and booking ahead for this summer could bag you a bargain.
In 2017 Transport for London charged passengers a total of £67 million after they failed to tap their card and paid the maximum fare - on average, there were more than 36,000 such 'incomplete journeys' every day last year.
The train ticketing system is a farce. To keep your spending away from the buffers, you need to learn how to play the system with hidden tricks.
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