When organizing a holiday, searching for the best offers is a priority for most travellers. The goal is to reduce transport costs to have more resources to invest during your stay. Usually the choice falls on the most convenient airport, with trips that vary from a simple weekend up to a maximum of two weeks, all fairly consolidated habits which however cause a disproportionate increase in costs. The trend of “strange trips” is gaining popularity on social networks, a strategy that promises to drastically reduce holiday prices.
Because traditional reservations cost more
The data collected by the English tour operator First Choice, the result of the “Wonky Holidays Savings Report 2026” (Savings for extravagant holidays), reveal that 70% of tourists always book “traditional” trips. Translated: people choose the airport closest to home, leave on weekends and opt for 2, 7 or 14 day holidays. An apparently logical approach, which actually unconsciously increases costs.
The new trend of “unusual trips” offers a radical solution: thinking “outside the box” to save over 1,000 euros per trip. The key is to revolutionize some booking parameters. Necessary changes include flying mid-week, choosing an alternate airport and planning stays with an “odd” number of nights, such as 3, 5 or 11 nights rather than the typical full weeks.
Tuesday and Thursday: the best days to fly
Saturday is the most popular day for departures, so it should be avoided at all costs. Preferring Tuesday or Thursday allows you to save the first few hundred euros. Let’s remember how the difference in the price of airline tickets between weekdays and weekends can be substantial.
Low season: the secret to cutting costs by 16%
Focusing on the low season proves essential to contain expenses. The ideal periods are the end of March and mid-September, which have always been the most convenient months from an economic point of view. Choosing these periods allows you to save at least 16% compared to the high season, while still maintaining favorable climatic conditions in most destinations.
Flexibility as the key to savings
The trend of “strange trips” requires a certain basic flexibility, which will then flow into the organization of holidays. All it takes is a little open-mindedness to take at least two holidays for the price of one. Let’s remember that an excellent quality-price ratio does not necessarily have to compromise the quality of the travel experience: it is a simple expedient to avoid, after the longed-for holidays, finding yourself with a completely drained bank account.
We leave you with the complete report “Wonky Holidays Savings Report 2026” by First Choice.
