Saving Money on Holidays During the Cost-of-Living Crisis

It’s no secret that the UK is currently undergoing a drastic cost-of-living crisis, in which energy, fuel, and food prices are increasing at an accelerated rate. The average household is set to see their energy bills increase by as much as £700 per year, motorists have seen fuel costs jump from 147.72 pence per litre in November to 185.98 today, and the cost of a weekly food shop has doubled. It’s safe to say that our wages simply aren’t stretching as far as they used to, making the prospect of an annual holiday rather slim for a multitude of families. Despite this, there are various steps that you can take to make the possibility of a holiday a little more realistic.

Caravan Holiday Homes for Sale in the UK

Although it may sound extravagant, one thing you can do to cut the costs of your holidays over the coming years is buy a holiday home in the UK. The average nightly rate for a hotel in the UK is £105.27, and a family would likely have to fork out for two rooms. As a result, a week’s break would set you back £1,473.78 on accommodation alone, and this is a cost that’s only set to increase.

Therefore, the purchase of a holiday home is one that will ultimately save you money when it comes to holidaying for years on end. Not only this, but you’ll be able to visit much more frequently than on an annual basis.

UK Static Holiday Homes with Cooking Facilities

The average price of a main course from a restaurant in the UK sits at around £16. When staying in a hotel, one doesn’t have much choice but to dine out, as hotel rooms aren’t equipped with cooking facilities. Consequently, if we assume that a family of four is eating three meals a day for a week, food costs will soon rack up to £1,344.

With the purchase of a holiday home, extortionate food costs can be swiftly avoided, thanks to all the necessary kitchen equipment. Fridges, ovens, microwaves, toasters, kettles, and other appliances are a given in a holiday home. As a result, families can stock up at the local supermarket and cut the cost of eating by as much as £1,236!

Conveniently Located Holiday Homes to Buy in the UK

From holiday homes for sale on the UK coast to the British countryside, each of our parks is situated in a stunning location that’s close to local amenities. Consequently, you can leave the car parked up and walk to where you need to be. Not only is walking good for your financial wellbeing amid rising fuel costs, but it’s also beneficial to both your physical and mental wellbeing.

UK Holiday Homes for Sale with Entertainment

Another expense that sets holiday-goers back is the cost of entertainment. For instance, if you wanted to go swimming at a local swimming pool, this would set you back at least £3 per head. In the instance that your little ones wanted to visit a soft play centre, you’re looking at a minimum of £10 per child. Similarly, pitch and putt fees can range anywhere from £5 to £10.

Keeping the family entertained on holiday can be far from affordable; however, this is a different story for a holiday park. Allens Caravans boasts parks that are filled with entertainment options, including fleet hire, clubhouses and bars, community halls, live entertainment, heated outdoor pools, indoor pools, cafes, restaurants, games rooms, soft play, football/basketball courts, playgrounds, pitch and putt, bowling greens, and more. Not only are such activities a mere stone’s throw away from your front door, but they’re completely free of charge! As a result, keeping the family entertained on a holiday park won’t put you out of pocket.

Save Money in Advance

There’s no denying that having a disposable income that can be saved is becoming harder and harder due to rising costs. Despite this, if you have a little money to spare each month, be sure to set it aside in anticipation of your holidays. A couple of pounds here and there may not feel like a lot; however, it soon adds up. You might have even saved a substantial amount of money over the course of a few months.

In addition to saving your money in advance, you might set yourself a daily allowance of what can be spent. This way, you can avoid splurging all your spending money on day one and feel much more secure for the remainder of the trip.

Browse Allens’ Static Holiday Homes for Sale in the UK

The cost-of-living crisis is only set to worsen, meaning that holidays are just going to get more expensive. Think ahead and purchase a holiday home from Allens to help keep your holiday costs as low as possible. Browse our available homes here, browse our hire parks here and be sure to contact us with any queries or concerns.