Tips, advice & ideas to get you cheap ski chalet accommodation
Ski
accommodation is your biggest single expense during ski holiday.
Ski chalet accommodation represents the charm of the
Alps but tends to be more expensive than ski apartments. Read
out top 10 tips to reduce the cost of your ski chalet10 tips to get cheap ski chalet accommodation.
1. Book a ski apartment in a chalet. That way you get the chalet experience at lower cost. There are many chalets in the Alps which have been converted into two or three ski apartments. Remember ski apartments are always cheaper than chalets for comparable comfort levels and size.
2. The most expensive ski resorts are not always the best. The same applies for ski accommodation. Choose your chalet accommodation in a cheaper, less well known ski resort and save 40% - 50% of ski chalet costs. Ski Annecy lists large chalets close to La Clusaz, Grand Bonarnd and Megeve at low rates even during peak season.
3. As a rule of thumb, ski chalet prices correlate with the overall ski holiday cost of a particular country. France, Italy and Austria are the most expensive ski holiday destinations. Germany, Slovenia and Bulgaria are some of the lowest cost ski destinations, making ski chalet accommodation a lot cheaper.
4. When booking you ski chalet, make sure that costs for utilities, taxes, bed linen, towels and car parking are included. Some chalets charge extra for utilities such as electricity, gas, water which can make a large chalet rental substantially more expensive.
5. Go for a self-catering ski chalet rather than a catered one. You always pay a premium for a catered service, but you don't always get the value.
6. If you can, book you ski chalet last minute. Chalets are difficult to let last minute because they normally cater for larger groups. As a result they are often discounted very heavily shortly before the rental week.
7. Never do your shopping in the ski resort. If you are catering for groups of six people or more, shopping in a supermarket on the way to the ski resort will make all the difference to your budget.
8. Ski chalets outside ski resort centers are less expensive. It can also add to your ski holiday experience as there are many chalets situated on large mountain plots with great views.
9. Book you chalet directly with the owner and negotiate a discount or special terms. Ski accommodation finder can help you with your search.
10. Check with your ski accommodation provider to find out bed and room configurations. Many chalets have large living space, mezzanines and storage rooms. Adding a sofa bed or a travel bed helps you sleep more people and reduce the cost per head.
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Have fun skiing, we hope you find a cheap ski chalet for your ski chalet holidays. Also check ski accommodation Tignes for cheap ski apartment deals.
