Here are five steps to make your next holiday more enjoyable – and more affordable.

1. Budget for your trip

Holidays are a lot of fun, but they have a habit of costing more than anticipated.

Maybe it’s the must-have souvenirs, the unplanned day tours, or just the live-and-let-live attitude we embrace on holidays. Whatever the case, many of us find ourselves dipping into our wallet more than expected.

That’s where the savings tracker on the Easy Street app is so handy.

It helps you track your progress against your savings goal of saving for the holiday. And by allowing a little extra wiggle room, you can maintain control of your holiday finances so you don’t arrive home strapped for cash.

2. Tap into exclusive discounts

Here’s an exciting tip! Your Easy Street VISA credit card can stretch your holiday budget further with savings on accommodation, activities and car rentals.

At the time of writing, some of the generous discounts up for grabs include 10% off accommodation via Booking.com and Agoda, 10% off Hertz car rentals plus many more. Simply use your Easy Street Visa Card to book your next holiday and save thanks to Visa. Click here to see the current offers. 

Check it out, and get more bang for your holiday buck.

3. Convert your currency ahead of time

It always pays to have local currency on hand when you’re travelling internationally.

It’s not just about being able to haggle for a discount. Travellers can be surprised to discover that cash can be the preferred way to pay even in some advanced economies.

But don’t leave foreign exchange to the last minute. Changing your Aussie dollars for foreign currency at the airport, or your destination, could mean copping a low exchange rate.

Drive your Aussie dollars further by converting your currency ahead of time.

Choose from over 50 different currencies, and convert unused foreign banknotes into Australian dollars when you return.

4. Insure your trip

No matter whether you’re travelling domestically or overseas, it’s simply good financial sense to insure your trip.

You can even personalise your cover so you're only paying for what you really need.

It’s important to take out insurance once you book it, not just before you go. Insurance can cover you for events that may prevent you from travelling when you intended to, along with all the usual mishaps such as lost luggage and other valuables. Always be sure to check what you’re covered for before you go, particularly if you’re relying on insurance offered ‘free’ with your credit card.

5. Let us know before you go

When you advise Easy Street that you’ll be travelling – especially internationally, we can be confident that the transactions made on your account are the result of you enjoying your holiday – and are not the work of a fraudster.

You can either call or visit us to let us know where you’ll be going and when. It’s a great way for us to work together to protect your money.

For more handy hints on managing your money while you’re on holidays, talk to our friendly team.

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