Is it Cheaper to Book a Holiday Last Minute?

Adele Grant

Sometimes, yes. But last-minute holidays are not automatically cheaper, and in some cases, waiting can actually cost you more. The two biggest factors are when you travel and how flexible you can be. If you can avoid peak school holiday periods and you’re open on destination, dates or airport, booking late can work really well. If your dates are fixed, especially during summer holidays, booking earlier can be the better-value option. read

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