Appy travels

by Sammi Taylor
7th February 2016

Whether it’s a weekend away with the girls or a road trip across the country with your family, travelling often isn’t a cheap task. But with these web based apps and sites, your summer holiday can be easy, breezy and affordable. The Diary’s SAMMI TAYLOR hit the internet to dig up some rippers.

DriveNow

(cheap car & campervan rentals)

DriveNow allows you to compare and select cars and campervans from leading rental companies. DriveNow has a wide range of locations and vehicles, ensuring you get quality service from trusted organisations like Budget, Thrifty and RedSpot.

Best of all, there’s no middle man, so you can book direct from your chosen provider with no booking fees, no hidden fees, and there are no nasty surprises as can often be the case.

With a brand new redesigned website that’s seamless and easy to use, it’s even breezier to search and book your transport from A to B. Whether you need a convertible for a girls’ weekend on the Great Ocean Road, or you want to pick up a campervan in Melbourne and drop it off in Brisbane for a family holiday, DriveNow has you covered. Don’t forget to check out the unbelievably good value relocation deals, too, which can start from $5 a day for campers and include fuel.

DriveNow also has international options, so you can hire a car in New Zealand, the US, France, UK and more without hassle.

Visit www.drivenow.com.au

 

Airbnb

(cheap accommodation)

Airbnb is the big one in the world of travel hitting the spot for locals. This site allows you to rent unique places to stay in throughout 190 countries. With cheap prices, local hosts and amazing locations, you’ll never have to worry about accommodation again. Whether you’re after a spare room in someone’s humble abode, a private high rise apartment or a secluded beachfront villa, airbnb has you covered. Prices start incredibly low and you can discuss your accommodation options directly with your local host.

Visit www.airbnb.com

 

Webjet

(cheap flights)

With Webjet you get the flights you need quickly for an affordable price. Webjet compares all the available flights to and from your destination, so that you can find the cheapest alternative to get you from A to B. With added features such as hotel bookings and cruises, Webjet makes summer travel easy and affordable.

Visit www.webjet.com.au

 

Zomato

(cheap eats)

Want to find the best places to eat in that new city you’re busy exploring? Zomato, formerly Urbanspoon, has you covered. With over a million restaurants listed from all around the world, you can hear from real customers about their dining expe- rience and compare prices. Urban Spoon helps you to find a great meal out at an affordable price, which will keep the family happy or satisfy a late night craving.

Visit www.zomato.com

 

Scoopon

(cheap everything)

Scoopon lets you browse great deals on accommodation, food, activities and everything in between for heavily discounted prices. You can pick up a week’s accommodation in Bali, or an Italian meal for two with a bottle of wine at home in Melbourne.

Visit www.scoopon.com.au