Revealed: THESE are the cheapest two days before the end of the year to book a family getaway with Airbnb

Avid British travelers on a budget, take note: the cheapest two dates for booking Airbnb family getaways at home and abroad before the end of the year have been revealed.

New Airbnb Data has shown that October 20 is the cheapest day to book a family holiday for this year or next year (departing on any date), while November 4 is the cheapest day to book a family holiday abroad.

The data shows that for families booking trips in winter 2023, October 18, 19 and 20 were all in the top five cheapest days to book, suggesting that families looking for a bargain will be in need to book this period.

Amanda Cupples, managing director of Airbnb for Northern Europe and mother of two, says: ‘Budget is a top priority for parents, with more than a third (38 percent) admitting it is their main concern when planning a trip .’

And booking on a specific date isn’t the only way to save money, she reveals.

New data from Airbnb shows that October 20 is the cheapest day to book a family holiday for this year or next year (departing on any date), while November 4 is the cheapest day to book a family holiday in the abroad

The manager continues: ‘Thousands of UK hosts are offering an evergreen last-minute discount on stays, and guests can also manage budgets with the Pay Over Time feature.’

Amanda also shares some smart ways to make vacation planning easier, like using family-oriented search hacks to find the best home for your needs.

She says: ‘To find peace of mind when heading to new destinations, search reviews using keywords like ‘family’ and ‘kids’ by clicking ‘search reviews’ to get an idea of ​​what other parents are saying about it say.

‘Filtering accommodation searches by amenities such as high chairs, cots and washing machines will also help narrow down more than eight million listings to find the perfect home away from home.’

For families booking trips in winter 2023, October 18, 19 and 20 were all in the top five cheapest booking days

If travelers are booking as part of a larger group – perhaps as a couple, with grandparents or even with wayward teenagers – there’s another feature on Airbnb that may come in handy.

Amanda says: ‘Families can say goodbye to holiday admin and endless spreadsheets as guests can now share them Airbnb wishlist with the whole group. All guests can add their favorite properties, make notes and vote for their favorite properties.’

Top picks for families include this luxury penthouse in Albania; this mansion in Carcassonne; and this hot tub lodge in Herefordshire.