5 Ways to Get Cheap Accommodation in Oz
Looking to start your journey in Australia or visit the country for longer than a few days? YouâEUR(TM)ll be looking at keeping costs down so you can get more days for your money.
ThereâEUR(TM)s a few ways you can do this: You could cut your budget per day, giving you more days; fly at out-of-season times, looking for cheap flights; or slash your activity funds, reducing what it is you do on top of just the basics.
Other than the flight, itâEUR(TM)s the accommodation thatâEUR(TM)s going to prove most costly, so thatâEUR(TM)s where weâEUR(TM)d start if we wanted to make savings.
Book before Everyone Else
The thought is often to book as early as possible to get better deals. This sometimes works, but canâEUR(TM)t be guaranteed. Some operators are happy to fill their books as early as possible, others hold to the very end trusting theyâEUR(TM)ll be saved by the special deals on travel websites.
Book after Every One
Recently there's been an increase in the number of last minute sites. Now, as good as they are, they are not perfect and youâEUR(TM)ll very much have to make do with what you get. Now if you are flying across the world, it might be best rather to have the accommodation in order as soon as possible.
Book Hostel Accommodation
Youth hostels offer a range of accommodation options. Yes there are dorms and rooms that are shared with 3/4 others, but there are private rooms too. Take a room as a family and youâEUR(TM)ll get all the privacy youâEUR(TM)ll need at a heavily discounted rate. If youâEUR(TM)re going to be one of the legions of Sydney backpackers as you start your travels, youâEUR(TM)ll be best to book into one of the cityâEUR(TM)s hostels, massively cutting your accommodation costs.
Search Private Rentals
There are lots of people who offer rooms and flats on short-term rents. If you are planning on staying in one place for more than a month take a look - much, much cheaper than paying premium hotel rates
Search House Sharing Sites
The biggest move in travel accommodation is house sharing or sites link you to the private accommodation owners. YouâEUR(TM)ll need to coordinate picking up keys and administration, and you should research and check reviews before you decide on a place.
You could also look into home exchange schemes if you'd be happy to do a 1-for-1 swap, youâEUR(TM)ll get free accommodation at the other end and your costs should still get covered when you go away.
ThereâEUR(TM)s a few ways you can do this: You could cut your budget per day, giving you more days; fly at out-of-season times, looking for cheap flights; or slash your activity funds, reducing what it is you do on top of just the basics.
Other than the flight, itâEUR(TM)s the accommodation thatâEUR(TM)s going to prove most costly, so thatâEUR(TM)s where weâEUR(TM)d start if we wanted to make savings.
Book before Everyone Else
The thought is often to book as early as possible to get better deals. This sometimes works, but canâEUR(TM)t be guaranteed. Some operators are happy to fill their books as early as possible, others hold to the very end trusting theyâEUR(TM)ll be saved by the special deals on travel websites.
Book after Every One
Recently there's been an increase in the number of last minute sites. Now, as good as they are, they are not perfect and youâEUR(TM)ll very much have to make do with what you get. Now if you are flying across the world, it might be best rather to have the accommodation in order as soon as possible.
Book Hostel Accommodation
Youth hostels offer a range of accommodation options. Yes there are dorms and rooms that are shared with 3/4 others, but there are private rooms too. Take a room as a family and youâEUR(TM)ll get all the privacy youâEUR(TM)ll need at a heavily discounted rate. If youâEUR(TM)re going to be one of the legions of Sydney backpackers as you start your travels, youâEUR(TM)ll be best to book into one of the cityâEUR(TM)s hostels, massively cutting your accommodation costs.
Search Private Rentals
There are lots of people who offer rooms and flats on short-term rents. If you are planning on staying in one place for more than a month take a look - much, much cheaper than paying premium hotel rates
Search House Sharing Sites
The biggest move in travel accommodation is house sharing or sites link you to the private accommodation owners. YouâEUR(TM)ll need to coordinate picking up keys and administration, and you should research and check reviews before you decide on a place.
You could also look into home exchange schemes if you'd be happy to do a 1-for-1 swap, youâEUR(TM)ll get free accommodation at the other end and your costs should still get covered when you go away.