If you’re eyeing a getaway with Ryanair, there’s a savvy hack that could see you flying to your dream spot for a steal. The gurus over at moneysavingexpert.com (MSE), the brainchild of Martin Lewis, have a page dubbed ’20 Ryanair tips’ that suggests checking if paying for your return flight in euros might be lighter on your wallet. The MSE whizzes reckon this “nifty trick” involves making your booking in separate transactions and could be a real cost-cutter.
“It doesn’t always work, but it’s worth checking”, they advise. So, what’s the secret to snagging your seats in euros? Simply hunt down your outbound flight as a single ticket and then, in a new tab, chase up the return part of your trip as another one-way fare.
MSE clarifies that the return fare will show up in the currency of the departure country, so you’ll need to figure out the pound sterling equivalent. They suggest using TravelMoneyMax for the conversion. Then, it’s just a matter of comparing the combined price of both journeys to the usual Ryanair round trip cost.
But, watch out. MSE cautions against falling for “Ryanair’s guaranteed exchange rate”. After punching in your card details, keep your eyes peeled for a “sneaky message showing the cost of your ticket in pounds (using Ryanair’s exchange rate)” that pops up with the ticket price in pounds, courtesy of Ryanair’s own exchange rate.
To dodge this and potentially pocket more savings, you’ve got to hit ‘more information’. For a complete rundown of tips and tricks, have a look at their comprehensive list here.