How to enjoy a day trip on a budget

Many people will be looking forward to making day trip plans this summer, and there is a huge variety of places to go and things to see across the UK. However, the cost of a big day out can mount up and become a worry, especially when you have a whole family or group to organise. With some savvy planning, a day trip needn’t be full of unexpected costs though, letting you have fun without overspending. To this end, we have put together some top tips to help you keep your day trips purse-friendly.

Plan ahead

Not only can good forward planning make your day trip less stressful, it can also make it significantly cheaper too. If you do your research, you can often find deals or vouchers online for reduced tickets, or even freebies. Promotions with supermarket loyalty cards or on products like cereal boxes are another money-saving source. Even without a promotion, advance online bookings are nearly always cheaper than on the door prices. Also be on the lookout for special events at your destination – sometimes attractions put on free entry weekends or other such deals themselves.

Group trips

Another way you can often save on ticket prices is to go in a large group. Lots of major attractions offer discounted ticket prices when you book for groups of around 10 or more people. So, gathering your friends or family together for a group day trip can save you some money as well as being all the more fun!

Pack food

Generally, one of the biggest on-the-day costs for an excursion is food. A lot of destinations charge high prices for food on site to make a better profit, but you can dodge this money drain simply by bringing your own. Picnics can be an enjoyable addition to your day and will work out a lot cheaper than buying meals. Remember to bring snacks along too if you want to completely cut out the cost of food from your day.

Pack the ‘just in case’ items

Try and prepare for some pretty common scenarios when deciding what to take with you on your day out. Plasters for shoes that hurt, an umbrella, sun cream, paracetamol and baby wipes are just some items which often come in handy when out and about. These items can be unnecessary costs in your day if you don’t come prepared, as well as a hassle to find when you are already at your destination.

Transport savvy

Transport to and from your destination can be a big chunk of the day’s overall cost. Especially if you are planning to travel by train, you’ll likely find the cost for a group to be quite a hefty sum. Furthermore, with the frequent stops of a bus, you can often find the journey taking twice as long as it should! A savvy solution is to hire a minibus service – this can easily accommodate groups and at a reasonable price. When you split the fee between everyone, you’ll find this is a very cost effective, not to mention stress-free, way to travel.

Wyatt Coaches have a wide selection of comfortable, clean and reliable mini buses for hire. Our coaches are driven by friendly and experienced drivers who can help take the stress out of travelling. From our base in South Yorkshire, we can transport customers across the UK, making us a perfect choice for day trips, as well as hire for weddings, airport runs and sports teams. For more information about our vehicles, service or for a competitive journey quote, get in touch today.