Holidays: the latest tips to enjoy lower prices this summer

There are only a few weeks left before the start of the summer. For the French who have not yet reserved their vacation, there are still some good plans. Here are our tips to avoid paying the high price.

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55% of French people have planned to go on vacation this summer According to an OpinionWay survey published last May. This year, the budget allocated to vacation decreased by 6%. Almost half of them save all year round to afford a few days of rest. For latecomers who have not yet reserved a stay, there are still some good deals provided you remain flexible regarding dates and destination.

The most economical remains to avoid the period of school holidays To leave as Kayak indicates according to which the week of September 9 offers “Moderate prices and fewer tourists”. September 5 is the least sought -after departure day on the travel comparator, leaving to hope for opportunities at lower prices. Indoor flights also see their prices decrease at the start of the school year going from an average of 261 euros in July to 147 euros on average in September.

Avoid the coast to benefit from lower rates

The week of June 17 also allows you to have access to lower prices. June 18 is the least sought after day during this period. Kayak confirms this: the months of July and August have the highest prices with a peak for July 28, a day that he is “Preferable to avoid to benefit from better value for money at the airport”.

For those who cannot avoid leaving during school periods, Expedia says that flights are 35% cheaper on average from August 18. Conversely, they are more expensive from July 21 to August 3. Likewise, hotels are more expensive during the week of August 11 to 17 and cheaper the last week of school holidays, from August 25 to 31 as well as the week of July 14 to 20 provides the platform.

For fans of vacation rentals, be reassured, in mid-May there were still almost 50% of houses available on Abritel for the first two weeks of school holidays and in very popular destinations such as Var, Charente-Maritime, Corse-du-Sud or even Landes. The rate decreases to only 20 to 30% for the first two weeks of August for these same destinations. For the Awisian faithful, it is better in this case to reserve in Calvados, in the Alps or in the Gard to take advantage of attractive prices. In general, Expedia claims that it is preferable to move away from the coast to find lower means of rental.