Experts reveal the 2025 Friday date that will be cheaper to book flights this year
TRAVEL experts have revealed the exact dates that will save holidaymakers hundreds in 2025.
For Brits struggling with the January blues, many may be looking to book a trip to warmer climates.
Whizzes at Kayak have shared some of the best times to jet away.
It turns out flyers could save up to a whopping 21 per cent if they choose to travel on Friday the 13th, in comparison to all other Fridays in the year.
The flight comparison website discovered holidaymakers who book on Friday the 13th in September in 2025 could save nearly £100 travelling to a European destination.
This stems from the deep rooted superstition we share as a nation that the date is unlucky.
But those willing to brave it could take a nice chunk out of their final bill.
Round trip tickets to tourist hotpots including Paris, Prague and Krakow are less than £100.
Meanwhile flyers who booked a journey the day before could also bag significant savings.
Return flights from Stanstead to Nantes in France are going for only £57.
And, a return trip from Luton to Edinburgh would set holidaymakers back just £88.
Even tickets form London Southend to Paris, and back, came to just under £100.
Those fancying a trip to Austria could get round trips to Salzburg, Austria for £187 if they book on September 13.
France lovers can jet away to Nantes for £113, while passengers looking to visit Oviedo in Spain only need to fork out £148.
And, despite being close to the Christmas festive season, flights on December 13 are also considerably cheaper.
Trips to major cosmopolitan cities such as Milan and Barcelona were both under £50.
This comes as another travel expert shared a “rookie” mistake people make with money abroad – and it catches everyone out at restaurants abroad.
Budgeting abroad can be tricky, especially if you aren’t familiar with the currency.
It might seem convenient to accept conversion rates from ATM’s to save yourself hassle, but in the long-run, your bank account will suffer.
Instead, Mark Wolters, of Champaign, Illinois, USA, has compiled a list of the biggest budget mistakes travellers make and how to avoid them.
Meanwhile, one travel expert revealed the pricey mistake holidaymakers often make that sees them paying too much for their luggage.
Kyle Potter, executive editor of the website Thrifty Traveler, has given travellers his advice on the best time to add luggage to your basket to make sure it is as affordable as possible.
Plus, one holiday guru explained the mistakes she would never make while booking a trip.
From using a desktop computer to plan vacations to overspending on plane seats, Lauren Bell outlined the five mistakes you should never do when booking your next trip.
Options for holiday spending if you don't want to exchange currency
THERE are several specialist cards that can give you a great exchange rate.
These cards include travel credit cards and pre-paid cards which can let you pay abroad without fees or at a set exchange rate.
Travel credit cards: Travel credit cards allow you to spend money abroad without being hit by any fees or hidden charges.
But, they may still charge you for taking cash out.
We recommend the Halifax’s Clarity Card as it won’t charge you for using it abroad, nor are there any fees for withdrawing cash.
But you will be charged interest if you don’t repay your balance in full at a rate of 19.9 per cent.
And you will be charged interest on cash withdrawals until your balance is paid off too, at a rate of between 19.9 and 27.95 per cent depending on your credit score.
In other words, just because you are using plastic abroad doesn’t mean you don’t have to pay these credit cards off like you normally would.
Always pay off your balance before the end of the month with these cards to make sure that any money you saved isn’t wiped away by paying interest.
For more on travel credit cards you can read our guide here.
Pre-paid cards: An alternative to carrying cash around is to get a pre-paid card.
These cards allow you to put a set amount of cash on the card at a fixed exchange rate.
So if the rate is good at the moment, you can put money on your card and it will stay that rate when you are on holiday.
Just keep in mind that these cards can sometimes have hidden costs and charges so be sure to read the small print.