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Australia has its fair share
of pricey options when it comes down to places to stay in the land Down Under.
However, when you know where to look or how to search, your options for
affordable places will dramatically increase.
There’s art in bargain hunting
and this article will point you in the right direction so you can end up saving
money in accommodation. This means you have more cash to flash for adventures
and the memories you create whilst you’re there. There’s plenty of options
for cheap accommodation Alice Springs can offer, so keep reading to find out all there is to
know.
Tricks To Find The Best Priced Accommodation Options
Prices will vary from month to
month and place to place. You want to be ahead of the curve when it comes to
your research so you can bag the best deals and save the most money. Here are
some great tips:
1. Choose to stay midweek.
If possible,
mid-week prices drop big time as this seems to be the off-peak time for most
hotels. If you want to alternate between luxury and budget, choose to stay at
the hotel during the week and the hostels on weekends. It’s wise to stay clear
of bigger city centres during weekends. This tip goes for all accommodation
types too, like caravan parks.
2. Use your bargaining power.
You wouldn’t normally think
you can negotiate for accommodation but there are certain questions you can ask
to pave the way for better deals.
As everyone in the travel
market is in competition, a hotel will often try their best to please customers
once they show interest.
Try asking some of the
following to try your luck and possibly save some pennies:
1.
Is that the
best cost you have currently?
2.
What could
the price be if we were to choose to book a longer stay?
3.
Are there any
deals for children?
4.
Would it be
possible to get an upgrade? Is breakfast included with that price?
Even the
little add-ons can end up saving you money from your overall holiday cost.
3. Book ahostel.
Hostels are a
great way to save money and
are perfect if you are staying somewhere short term. If you are staying a
little longer, look into flat shares. Hunt online to find the best prices
around and compare different places based on reviews.
As for flat
shares, you can look at spending anywhere between $150-250 weekly. If there are
several of you or even two then this might be the most cost-effective way to spend
your money.
4. Try special student accommodation.
Student
housing can be much cheaper and can bring down your weekly spend. Check
accommodation options and websites aimed at students like unilodge. You will
also find them great for offering a range of facilities and being in central
locations.
Now you know a trick or two, start putting them into
action to save the cash whilst you travel.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing them :)
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