Add value to your Travel Tuesday bargain with car parking and hotel deals
While shoppers may be scouring the internet for holiday deals on Travel Tuesday, savvy travellers know that there are other deals to be had on this most prestigious of all online holiday shopping days.
While your wanderlust can be cured by booking any of the hundreds of great deals on holidays, flights and city breaks we've seen popping up online today, there are also lots of additional extras going for a song. From airport parking and car hire to lounges and hotels you could be saving money to give you extra cash to enjoy while you are away.
While Travel Tuesday may signal the end of the seasonal Thanksgiving shopping frenzy, we've found some top tips to help you save money all year round.
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Taking your own vehicle to the airport means it will be there ready for you when you return. Without having to worry about pricey taxi charges if your flight is delayed or missed trains or coaches, paying to park at the airport is an additional expense that could actually be worth its weight in gold.
With different options to choose from depending on the size and location of your departure airport, finding good value airport parking can be a challenge.
If you have booked your next adventure on Travel Tuesday, follow these top tips to save money on parking:
- Book in advance - early birds could save big money booking their parking at the same time as purchasing their holiday
- Look for combo deals - sometimes it can be cheaper or better value to stay for one night at the airport and leave the car there while you are away.
- Shop around - never just settle for the price you find on the airport website, use sites like Airport Parking and Hotels (APH), BookingFHR.com and Holiday Extras to see what, if any, deals they are offering.
- Sign up and save - getting on your local airport's mailing list means that deals will drop into your inbox all year round
Before you book, check that the parking facility you have chosen displays the Park Mark symbol. This is awarded to parking facilities that have been risk assessed and approved by police.
Airport Hotels
Early-morning flights or late-night arrivals can be made more comfortable if you are able to stay close to the airport. With the likes of Travelodge, Marriot and Premier Inn all offering hotel options within close proximity to UK airports, there are usually deals to be found all year round.
On Travel Tuesday, some online hotel sites are offering deals across their airport hotels that could see you save big.
- Booking.com is offering at least 30% off selected hotel stays on bookings made before November, 29.
- Expedia is offering money off members deals with 30% or more to be saved on selected hotels on bookings made before November, 29.
- Hotels.com is offering 30% off many hotels on its site if you book by November, 29.
- Travelodge is offering 10% off selected 1-night stays or 30% off the cheapest night when booking 2 or more selected consecutive nights. Be quick though as the offer ends at 5pm today, November 28.
- Hilton Hotels are giving guests up to 17% off their Best Available Rate* when booking at least seven days in advance.
- Premier Inn - keep your eyes peeled for cheap room deals at any time of the year
Airport Lounges
Avoid the crowds and ease yourself into your next adventure by booking into an airport lounge ahead of your departure.
Available to suit a range of budgets, these private areas of the airport usually offer food, drink and access to their own facilities. Most importantly though, they are limited in numbers meaning you should be able to find a seat and relax a little ahead of your journey.
With different airports offering different lounges depending on size and demand, you can find good deals on comparison sites such as You can buy passes through general holiday sites such as Lounge Pass, Holiday Extras or Lounge Buddy to book into airport lounges worldwide.
You can also book directly with operators such as No1 Lounges or Executive Lounges by Swissport. Always look out for special codes and airport lounge discounts too.
Looking for car hire deals?
If you are taking advantage of some of the cheap flight deals that Travel Tuesday has to offer, you may want to be able to explore more by booking your own car hire.
By organising your rental before your trip, you can save money and be sure that your vehicle will be ready and waiting for you when you touch down.
To find the best deals available today, try these websites:
Auto Europe - the continental car hire company is offering up to 25% off for drivers who sign up as members
Booking.com - the holiday site promises to offer great deals on car hire across Europe and beyond
Kayak.co.uk - has car hire deals from as little as £11 per day
Holiday Autos - offering up to 40% off car hire prices
You could also subscribe to the mailing list of some of the UK's best-loved car hire companies including Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Avis, Thrifty and Enterprise and wait for deals to drop directly into your inbox.
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