Cheapest flights you can book right now - plus more ways to save money on your next holiday
By Zara Zadro|
Travel can feel like a luxury with other living expenses, and most of us are always searching for cheaper ways to do it.
Use these strategies to get the best for your money and maximise your travel experience without creating unnecessary financial pressure.
Here are some of the best (and worst) destinations to visit at the moment for the Aussie dollar, as well as the cheapest flight deals to snatch up before they're gone.
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Where will the Aussie dollar go the furthest?
New Zealand and Indonesia are the best budget destinations for the Aussie dollar right now, according to new research from finance company MoneyMe
Travellers can expect better value for their money when exploring the natural wonders of Aotearoa, or unwinding on Indonesia's beaches.
The AUD relative to Indonesia's rupiah has seen a slight year-on-year increase of 0.68 per cent, and the highest year-to-date gain of 3.26 per cent, while the AUD relative to the NZD has increased by 0.89 per cent.
Japan and Thailand were once cheap for Aussies, but no longer.
The AUD has weakened against the previously cheap Japanese yen, dropping by 4.40 per cent year-on-year, the greatest decline against all currencies analysed.
Thailand has also become more expensive for Australians, with the Australian dollar dropping by 10.29 per cent year-on-year against the Thai baht.
For those who searching for alternatives, India and Vietnam may be good budget destinations.
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While the value of the AUD has fallen against the rupee and the dong year-on-year, it has recovered against both of these currencies since the start of the year, offering slightly better value for travellers compared to previous months.
Finally, the US, UK, and China have all become more expensive for Australians. In particular, the US and UK's currencies are worse against the AUD than a year ago.
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Cheapest flights to book right now
While Aussies can't hope to save in every destination they visit right now, you can save on flights and enjoy what you've saved at your destination.
Skyscanner has revealed the best bargains on flights at the moment for both domestic and international destinations:
- Melbourne to Sydney for $191, return
- Melbourne to Adelaide for $248 return
- Brisbane to Wellington, New Zealand for $574 return
- Perth to Krabi, Thailand for $1,224, return
- Gold Coast to Auckland, New Zealand for $536, return
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