Cutting The Cost Of Your Trip To Perth

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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Perth is one of the most isolated capital cities in the world. Located at the heart of the state of Western Australia, it is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the west and Darling Scarp to the east. The nearest airport is Perth Airport, which is served by domestic and international flights.

The time of year at which you travel to Perth will affect the price of your flights and accommodation. As Perth is located in the southern hemisphere, the busy summer season falls between November and March and flights and accommodation during this period will be at their most expensive.

As well as being the most expensive time to travel to Perth, the summer months in Perth see temperatures soar so high that some may find it uncomfortable. The autumn season from March to May, and the spring from September to November are a little cooler and are far cheaper seasons too.

A great way to search for cheap flights and accommodation is to use online comparison sites. You can search several airlines at once, which saves you time, and cheap deals are far easier to spot too.

Being flexible with your travel schedule can really ...
... help you to make savings on the cost of your trip. Use the My Dates Are Flexible option available on a range of comparison sites to see if flights are cheaper a day or two before or after your ideal travel date. This works well with hotel bookings too.

Look out for package deals where you purchase your flights and accommodation and even your car rental altogether. Because travel agents have affiliations with hotel chains and car rental companies, by purchasing your entire holiday with one company you can access discounted room rates and car hire that are available exclusively to travel agents.

While you can get around Perth and the surrounding area by bus and train, the easiest, and often the cheapest way, especially if you are travelling with a family is to hire a car. Another popular option is to rent an inexpensive camper van. This way you can travel and stay where you want without having to worry about hotel fees.

If you are travelling as a group, you may be cheaper renting a holiday home or self-catering apartment rather than separate hotels rooms. As rates are charged weekly, you can share these costs out among your group and make savings. Our guide to cutting the cost of your holiday to Perth was written by Bonny Kominek, an experienced travel guide. They recommend checking the Octopus Travel website for the latest Perth hotels and accommodation deals all year round.