1. If you can, go for 7 days Sat - Sat or Sun - Sun and get yourself an all inclusive package ski deal including flight, ski transfers, ski accommodation and ski pass where possible. Package deals are up to 30% cheaper than the sum of individual travel components and often come with half board, free wine and other extras. You can't beat a basic ski package price, organising your own ski trip and it is a lot less hassle.

2. If you make your own travel arrangements, make sure you really book the cheapest flight. Many no thrills airlines charge for baggage, ski equipment, check in and become ever more creative in adding hidden fees. Check out SnowJet as a ski flights alternative, also Opodo is a good resource to compare prices of scheduled ski flights.

3. Shop around for ski transfers, don't just book an airport transfer with the first airport transfer provider you come across on the Internet. Avoid using real-time airport transfer booking engines as they are middle men and airport transfer providers pay often hefty commissions.

4. Most UK ski holiday makers tend to go to Val D'isere, Meribelle and Chamonix. these are some of the most expensive ski resorts in the French Alps. Choose one of the less popular ski resorts. Costs for ski accommodation, ski lift passes, food and drink tend to be a lot less. For example the weekly ski lift pass for La Clusaz is about £100 compared to Val D'isere / Tignes where the weekly ski passes are around £200+.

5. Ski accommodation costs vary greatly depending on ski resort, ski accommodation location in the ski resort and the period during the ski season. Check out ski accommodation finder website.

6. If you have booked self-catering, try to buy all your groceries in a large supermarket on the way to the ski resort. Most ski resorts have smaller supermarkets but food and drinks are sold at a premium and can be up to 30% more expensive.

7. Car rental is a lower cost option for groups of four or less people compared to airport taxi transfers. It is worth shopping around for the best car rental deal. Make sure your care rental provider includes all fees, insurance and taxes. Also check out the additional cost for snow chains, ski rack and other extras. Both CarHire3000 and Auto Europe normally offer very good flexible deals, no cancellation charges and all inclusive prices. Read our top 10 tips on cheap ski car rentals.

8. Don't buy ski or boards, hire them unless you go on multiple ski trips. Even than the cost of taking your skis on the plane will probably be as expensive as ski hire. Sort out you ski and board hire before you you arrive at the ski resort. There are many online ski rental sites such as SkiSet.

9. Ski travel insurance can be expensive. Make sure you understand what insurance you really need and what cover is included, otherwise it might get very expensive in case of an accident. Read our top 10 tips on cheap ski travel insurance.

10. Have a good breakfast before you go skiing, take a sandwich and some water onto the slopes. Eating out in mountain refuges and ski restaurants during the day is very expensive.

Have fun skiing, we hope you find a cheap ski trip.