If you’re looking for a holiday, you may be spoilt for choice, but headline prices are not always what they appears to be. Take time to check for hidden extras.

Some of the costliest add-ons include:

1. Visas, if required.

2. Inoculations and anti-malarial tablets, if required.

3. Excess baggage costs – stay within the weight/size limits.

4. Any additional costs of travel insurance.

5. Transfers to and from the airport.

6. Gratuities at your resort, hotel or aboard ship.

7. Charged-for Wi-Fi.

8. Airport car parking – the price varies enormously.

9. Accident waiver insurance on a rental car – buy before you go.

10. Budget airline meals – taking your own food, but not drinks, on your flight is allowed.

Spring clean your finances

And here are a few tips on how to get a fantastic holiday without paying for unnecessary extras.

1. Book room only and eat out. You get to try lots of local restaurants and meet local people. This is ideal for resorts, towns and cities, it doesn’t work in remote areas!

2. Book accommodation near the sea rather than accommodation with a pool, it’s usually cheaper.

3. Buy foreign currency in advance, the airport exchange rates are usually very poor.

4. Check your debit and credit cards and take the one which is cheapest to use overseas.

5. Book your own excursions online and in advance. You may save money, be able to spread the cost and you get a guide and car all to yourself – try toursbylocals.com.

6. Travel off-peak or overnight and avoid school holidays if possible.

7. Negotiate – you may snaffle some extras, such as free transfers or Wi-Fi, it’s worth a try.

8. Buy a local SIM for local phone calls.

9. Check what is included at the bar on all-inclusive deals before you imbibe.

10. Buy bottled water at the local supermarket, not your hotel.

Bon Voyage!