Money matters

Q I’ve heard you can get cheap car hire deals if you agree to drive a car one way to a destination. Will it save me money? A Some car rental relocation firms will let you drive a car, campervan or mot

Q I often end up spending more than I’ve planned to on holidays, once all the costs are factored in. How can I avoid this? A The key is to make a budget for the whole trip, not just the travel and acc

Q Can you save on package holidays by booking them at the last minute? A Potentially. You may find prices drop the closer you get to the departure date, although the later you leave it, the more flexi

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