Ten travel hacks you don't already know

Savvy travellers know that booking your flight and hotel together, checking in to accommodation outside the city centre and dressing smart to bag a flight upgrade can save you lots of money on holiday and mean a few freebies, but what about the travel tips tourists don't already know?

While Brits might be thrifty spenders and bargain hunters at the supermarket, lastminute.com has found that almost half of us are totally oblivious when it comes to making our money go further and enjoying perks, discounts and upgrades on holiday.

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Travel industry experts estimate that Brits could save on average 17 per cent of their holiday spend if they just knew more tricks of the trade.

For example, the early bird really does catch the worm (or the flight) - as one o'clock in the morning is a great time to grab a cheap flight. Or grabbing an amazing hotel deal in a city is easiest on a Sunday night. And did you know, you could save £££s by starting your long haul holiday in a European city?

See also: Ten top travel secrets from frequent flyers

Take a look at these top ten travel hacks from lastminute.com and don't forget to get in touch to let us know how they have worked for you.

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