Resources, Guides & Tools

Payday Wanderlust | Sarah Bridge

After the winter months end, it’s no wonder that many of us are itching to get out there once again... Travel has so many benefits that it’s a shame not to make the most of opportunities when we can, but it doesn’t have to be all about splashing the cash for those once-in-a-lifetime trips!

by Sarah Bridge | 11/7/2024

How to Find Cheap Flowers this Mother's Day

We know how important Mother's Day flowers are, but they shouldn't break the bank either! Take a look at our money-saving tips and tricks so that you can find cheap Mother's Day flowers.

by Matt Piqué | 1/3/2024

Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2024

by Matt Piqué | 5/2/2024

Valentine’s Ideas for Every Budget

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 1/2/2024

How to Maximise your 2024 Holiday

Bank holidays in 2024: when are they, and do we get any extra? Savoo investigates the best way to maximise the length of your holiday this year.

by John Connellan | 2/1/2024

Best Value Christmas Getaways

Festive holidays have had a big surge in popularity over the last few years. But what is the ultimate festive location that won’t break the bank?

by John Connellan | 15/11/2023

How to Save Money on your Hotel Booking

The BAR, loyalty schemes & package deals: Savoo reveals the best way to save money on a hotel as well as what not to do when looking for a cheap hotel room.

by John Connellan | 17/10/2023

The Most Popular Advent Calendars in the UK

With the festive season fast approaching, Savoo uncovers the beauty advent calendars with the best value for money.

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 6/10/2023

Savoo's Loyalty Card Index

We analysed 50 of the biggest retail brands in the UK to determine the most popular loyalty card schemes, the most popular supermarket loyalty card schemes, and the most in-demand loyalty cards for clothing retailers in the UK.

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 20/9/2023

The cheapest cities around the world for hybrid workers

Since the pandemic, hybrid working has become the new norm for many workers around the world. But, which cities in the world are the cheapest for hybrid workers? Savoo has analysed 50 of the world’s most popular cities to determine the total cost per month of being a hybrid worker.

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 14/8/2023

The best budget UK locations for a holiday or day out

The ‘mini-break staycation’, which has soared in popularity in the past three years, but with high inflation even the cost of a short holiday within the UK can blow a tight budget. We’ve conducted thorough research to reveal the most affordable, popular, destinations for a UK city break. We’ve also pinpointed the most affordable picturesque towns to visit.

by John Connellan | 24/7/2023

The Best UK Cities for Thrifty Shopping

With thrifting becoming ever more popular, and the cost of living crisis seeing people want their money to go further than ever before, we found out which cities in the UK are best for this style of shopping.

by Bianca Mitchell | 5/7/2023

2023’s Best Value Locations For An All Inclusive Holiday

With reports revealing package holidays are up to 30% more expensive than they were in 2022, where can people in the UK find the best deals for getting away this summer for an all inclusive? Savoo has looked at 41 of the most popular holiday destinations, the cost of an all-inclusive holiday, the number of resorts and the average review score to determine the best value places to visit this summer. We also added the best family-friendly destinations to our study, which looked at the best value and cheapest destinations for a family of four as well as the best locations for an adult-only getaway.

by John Connellan | 15/6/2023

The future of the UK's high streets

The UK’s high streets are changing at a rapid rate, with big-name brands shutting shop and a reported nearly 8% drop in footfall across the UK’s high streets since pre-pandemic levels. Now with the cost of living crisis, people are constantly looking for the best deals they can find, and with the quickest and most convenient way to shop for many being online - what does this mean for the future of our high streets?

by Ryan Broadfoot | 24/5/2023

Best value for money music festivals 2023

With so many festivals to choose from at varying price points, music lovers are left wondering, which ones offer the best value for money? To help answer this question, our team analysed a seedlist of 15 of the UK’s most popular music festivals and 12 of the most popular European music festivals, to get an estimated value of how much money festival-goers can save by attending each festival.

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 28/4/2023

The UK’s favourite takeaway

Using monthly Google search volume for takeaway-related terms, we’ve revealed what the UK’s favourite takeaway meal is and which cities in the UK are home to the most passionate takeaway lovers.

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 10/1/2023

The UK’s Most Googled Money Queries

From inflation to rising interest rates, the state of the economy is continually filling the media each day with terminology that can be both challenging to understand and hard to keep up with. With a third of Brits feeling uncomfortable talking about money with friends and family, it has meant that many of us are turning to Google to answer our most burning financial questions. But what exactly are the UK’s biggest money queries?

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 15/11/2022

Top 5 Back to School Money-saving Tips

Essential back-to-school supplies don’t need to break the bank. With some savvy tips, it’s possible to keep costs low. You may even find you’ve got some cash left to treat yourself after waving your child off in September to start their new year at school!

by Ruth Emery | 12/8/2022

The cost to attend a wedding | Savoo

It might cost an arm and a leg to get married, but it’s also becoming increasingly expensive to attend weddings, both on home soil and overseas. To find out just how much wedding guests are spending, Savoo has surveyed 504 Brits who have been part of a bridal or groom party in the last two years to reveal the most common expenses, the cities spending the most and how the cost to attend can result in stress, debt, and even family rifts.

by Ryan Broadfoot | 28/6/2022

Want to know how to pack the ultimate holiday wardrobe?

Once you’ve booked a break away, the next question is - what will you wear? Whether taking hand luggage only or checking-in your whole wardrobe, these hacks will make holiday packing a breeze.

by Alexandra Fullerton | 7/6/2022

How to cut your travel costs in an easy way

Record high inflation means that everything is getting more expensive, and travel is no exception. Fuel prices are soaring, train fares in England and Wales have seen their highest rise in 9 years (3.8%), and flight prices are also expected to climb this summer. But whether you regularly commute or you’re finally planning a holiday abroad this year, there are plenty of ways to cut travel costs and save money, as we explain.

by Rachel Wait | 26/5/2022

The Price of Pet Ownership

Having a pet is a popular choice for many across the world, with over 88 million households in Europe owning a furry friend. Before making the commitment to get your own, it’s important to consider all of the financial costs involved across their lifetime, and how much more you could be paying for certain breeds.

by Persia-Lili Moharerr | 19/5/2022

This is why building a capsule wardrobe will save you money and make your outfits more stylish

Clothes strewn across the floor… the clock is ticking… but still you have nothing to wear! Sounds familiar? If you want to avoid early morning wardrobe rage it’s time to curate a capsule wardrobe.

by Alexandra Fullerton | 17/5/2022

The most affordable destinations for an all-inclusive holiday

Agadir, Costa Brava and Sorrento crowned as the cheapest destinations for an all-inclusive this summer. Also looking into the number of all-inclusive offers in the area, and the average review score of each hotel in these destinations, we’ve considered the destinations that gave you the best value for money.

by John Connellan | 9/5/2022

10 money saving tips to help you save during the cost of living crisis

Household budgets are being squeezed from every direction thanks to rising energy bills, record high fuel prices and soaring inflation. As a result, it’s more important than ever to find ways to manage your money more effectively, slash bills and save cash.

by Rachel Wait | 6/4/2022

The Best Cities for Retail Therapy

To crown the retail therapy capital of the world, we've looked at the number and range of shops in each location, the cost of refreshments including beer, cocktails and coffee, average temperatures and the Instagramability of each city. Read more to find out which city is the winner.

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 17/8/2021

Charity shopping: Where are the biggest charity hubs?

We've determined which UK cities and countries are the most charitable, where are the highest rated charity shops and which tips we can follow when it comes to bargain hunting and charity shopping.

by Bianca Mitchell | 10/5/2021

Seaside Staycation: The Best Value Hotels by the Beach

Staycations are the perfect excuse to head down to the British coast and visit some of the best beaches the UK has to offer. We've looked at the perfect distance for 7 of the UK’s best beaches so you can find that sweet spot between the beach and your hotel for the best value.

by John Connellan | 12/8/2020

Europe’s Most Sustainable Shoppers

From shopping second hand to avoiding plastic packaging where possible, shoppers are increasingly adopting more eco-friendly habits. As interest continues to grow and more cities adapt to a more sustainable lifestyle, where is the best place for eco-conscious consumers? To reveal which European shoppers are leading the way with sustainability, we’ve ranked Europe’s 30 most populous countries...

by Bianca Mitchell | 2/11/2022

Zero Waste Capitals: The World’s Best Zero Waste Cities

It’s estimated that between 4.8 to 12.7 million tons of plastic enter the ocean every year. Plastic bottles, bags, packaging – the mountain of rubbish with which we poison our landscape and the oceans are constantly growing in the face of increasing prosperity. Many countries and cities are trying to change course. But which ones are leading the way by reducing their usage of plastic? We looked into which major cities are leading the zero waste charge by reducing their usage of plastic. We also have taken a look at how much it costs to shop for everyday household items at a plastic-free store compared to a supermarket to see how much more you could be saving or spending.

by Bianca Mitchell | 28/2/2022

The Disposable Income Analysis: How has our income and cost of living changed over the last three decades?

Our parents and grandparents often mention the cost of goods back in their day, so we’ve delved into historical data to find out how disposable income has evolved over the decades compared with the cost of living and inflation rates to show if we really are better or worse off. In addition, we have teamed up with experts to share our top tips to help you increase your disposable income in today’s climate.

by Ed Fleming | 14/12/2021

Future of Retail Report

Our spending habits have changed over the last 18 months as the world of retail has been forced online as a result of the global pandemic. Alongside the ever-growing takeover of the digital world, the retail sector has transformed significantly to appeal to a new kind of consumer, with high-street shops and the way we purchase goods set to never be the same. But what is the current state of retail across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world?

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 27/9/2021

The World’s Savviest Spenders

Which countries have the most frugal spenders? We look at household spending and saving, the number of flea markets, Etsy listings, and the number of Google searches for discount codes to determine where in the world the savviest spenders live.

by Ed Fleming | 18/3/2021

Europe's Most Popular Hobby According to Google

We've explored the most searched for hobbies across Europe to see how people around the world like to spend their free time.

by Matt Jones | 8/6/2020

Net Worth Calculator

Use this calculator to determine your personal or household net worth.

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 15/12/2023

Household Budget Calculator

Use this calculator to create a quick and easy household budget.

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 14/12/2023

Emergency Fund Calculator

Use this calculator to find out how much money you need to save in case of an emergency.

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 11/12/2023

Savings Calculator

Use this calculator to find out how much to save per month and how long it will take you to reach your saving goal.

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 6/12/2023

Inflation Calculator

Use this calculator to work out the impact of current and historical inflation on your salary and savings.

by Ruby Lizon-Walker | 22/11/2023