Save thousands with House Swapping! Take advantage of huge savings on accommodation, transport & eating out costs
We are all hearing about the cost of living increases, mortgage rate hikes and the expense of taking your family on holiday. When costs go up and incomes are squeezed then we all have to get clever in order to keep travelling and enjoying holidays. We believe a holiday is a necessity, not a luxury!
When you house swap you cut out all the costs of holiday accommodation. New Zealand is full of beautiful locations to explore – by yourself, with your partner or with your kids. You don’t even have to get on a plane, just pack the car and enjoy a road trip with the chance to stay in a great property, in a new location, while living like a local.
Save $$$ on Accommodation: Holiday accommodation can cost thousands, especially if you are staying in a popular location such as Queenstown. School holidays are a peak time which sees rates rise even further. This means a holiday is out of reach for many families in New Zealand.
Even if you do find budget accommodation you may find you all have to squeeze into 1 room together which is not conducive to a relaxing getaway!
When you house swap you stay for free! That means no accommodation costs, no peak season rises, no tiny hotel rooms and no need to pay a house or dog sitter when you are away.
Save on Transport: Some house swappers offer to exchange vehicles too as part of the swap. This cuts out expensive hire car costs and families can swap larger vehicles (and carseats) that are suitable for their needs.
It might even work that you both leave your vehicles at the airport before travelling. This means you can arrive to your house swap location and jump straight into the car!
All insurance obligations are solely your responsibility so we recommend you check out this option with your insurance company first.
Save on Eating Out: Enjoying a meal out at a restaurant is one of the joys of being on holiday. However having to constantly eat out for every meal becomes extremely expensive when you travel.
House swapping gives you the option to cook for yourself whenever you want. This is such a great option when travelling with young children. Plus you spend no more on food than you would at home!
Enjoy breakfast outside on the deck, take a packed lunch for the day, then cook up some steaks on the BBQ for the evening while the kids play in the garden.