The insiders’ guide to finding a cheaper holiday in 2016

Travel experts reveal how to track down the best-value flights and accommodation, and where to look for the best online deals

• Savvy travellers know to delete their browser history because prices can increase based on the number of times you re-enter a particular website, says Phil Bloomfield, spokesperson at Cheapflights.co.uk. The company’s data shows that the cheapest days to book are Tuesdays, generally about 50 days ahead of departure, he adds. “Another hack is to travel between 6pm and midnight when flights are typically cheaper than those early in the morning. Air fares tend to be at their most expensive three days before travel and Friday is consistently the most expensive day to fly, so if possible, try to avoid those if you can.”