5 Tips to Cut Costs When Vacationing in Cornwall
Are you planning a holiday to Cornwall but are worried that it will strain your budget? The good news is that vacationing in Cornwall doesn’t have to be expensive at all – provided you know how to cut costs.
If you’re interested in doing that, there are a few tips that you should definitely try:
• Visit the south coast instead of the north
The north coast tends to be very popular among tourists, but it is also much more expensive. If you’re on a tight budget, exploring the south coast will definitely be much cheaper across the board.
Although you may miss out on some attractions and places of interests, the south coast is actually just as impressive as the north in terms of picturesque countryside, sun, and sand.
• Plan a trip during the off-peak season
Generally Cornwall’s peak season is between July and August due to the excellent summer weather and the fact that it coincides with school holidays. By planning a trip during the off-peak season, you should be able to cut your costs on everything from accommodation to admission fees, transportation, and more.
Ideally it would be best to plan a trip around mid to late April, or late September to early October. That way you’ll skip the peak season, but still be able to enjoy the summer weather.
• Try to find a working holiday
If your budget is really tight you may want to try to find a working holiday in Cornwall. It will provide you the opportunity to go on an interesting vacation at a fraction of the normal cost – and you may even pick up some useful skills along the way.
The best place to start if you’re interested in finding a working holiday is at the National Trust. Be sure to check it regularly however, as the opportunities may be limited.
• Look at cheaper types of accommodation
Accommodation can be expensive – which is why it is important that you choose the right type if you’re on a budget. Be sure to avoid hotels, and instead look for cheaper accommodation options such as hostels, campsites, and so on.
If you’re traveling in a group it may be a good idea to rent out affordable Cornwall holiday cottages and split the cost. Browsing through online listings on platforms such as Airbnb for room or apartment rentals can help too
• Enjoy cheap (or free) activities
Instead of forking out on expensive admission fees and activities, you should try to plan your vacation so that you can enjoy some that are cheap – or even free. To be honest there are a lot of options in Cornwall, ranging from walks to free attractions.
As far as possible you should make it a point to look up admission fees for attractions online. In many cases you’ll be able to get a better rate if you book in advance, or you could check out local papers for coupons and special offers.
Starting to see how these tips can help you to save quite a lot of cash during your vacation? Make no mistake there are lots of other ways to cut costs too – such as self-catering most of your food, taking public transportation, looking for discount apps, and so on.
With a bit of research and some careful planning on your part, you’d be surprised just how little you need to spend when you visit Cornwall – while still having a great time. All said and done you should definitely be able to go on a vacation that doesn’t strain your budget in the slightest.
