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Four simple switches to boost your holiday budget by over €500 this summer

IRISH holidaymakers can boost their holiday budget by over €500 this summer with four simple switches. Holiday costs are rising for Irish 1 Planning holidays often leaves jetsetters going over their budget Due to EU consumer protections like Roam Like at Home and the Single Euro Payments Area, you can travel within Europe without paying extra mobile roaming fees. However, heading to destinations like the United States, Canada or Research from price comparison experts One of the biggest drains on your budget is mobile roaming charges, especially if you frequently use data for maps, music streaming or sharing videos on social media while away. READ MORE IN TRAVEL Irish mobile data passes tend to offer limited data at high prices, with the average cost for a 10GB roaming pass at about €153. Switch to an E-SIM The first tip is to switch to an eSIM which allows you to purchase cheaper data plans from providers like Airalo, Halofly, Nomad or This simple change can save you up to €133, freeing up cash that you can put towards other holiday essentials. Travel insurance is another area where costs can vary and financial experts say it is worthwhile shopping around to find the best deal for the coverage you need. Most read in News Travel SHOP AROUND For example, a couple travelling to the US for two weeks might pay around €100 for a single-trip insurance policy, but prices can differ by as much as €91 between providers. Discounts of around 10 percent are common if you book your policy online and looking at a multi-trip policy could save you even more if you have several Ryanair launches new flights to cheap holiday hotspot Using your debit or credit card abroad also comes with fees and many Irish banks charge around 2 percent per foreign transaction and high fees for ATM withdrawals. TRANSACTION FEES If you use your card multiple times a day over two weeks, these charges can add up to around €56 on transactions and up to €87 on cash withdrawals. Prepaid travel cards from companies like Wise, Revolut or N26 get rid of these fees entirely and offer better exchange rates which helps you to stretch your If you prefer to carry cash, you can also compare exchange rates beforehand because airport currency kiosks usually offer poor rates and higher fees. Up next, flights often end up the biggest single expense on a holiday, but being flexible with your travel plans can lead to major savings for families. FLEXIBLE FLIGHTS For example, a direct return flight to Using websites like Skyscanner to set up price alerts, browsing in incognito mode to avoid dynamic pricing and considering alternative airports or midweek flights can also help reduce costs. He said: 'Holiday costs can spiral quickly, especially outside the EU, but with a few simple switches, you can keep more money in your pocket without cutting back on the holiday fun. 'Whether it's avoiding eye-watering roaming charges with an eSIM, swapping your bank card for a prepaid one, or shopping around for travel insurance, these small changes can add up to big savings. 'A little bit of planning can go a long way, and the more you save on the basics, the more you have to spend on the things that make your holiday memorable."