6 apps that could save you money on your travels

Times are tough, and putting some dosh aside every month can be difficult. If you need a helping hand to get into the habit of saving, these six nifty apps will get you going. They make penny-pinching and budgeting… well, if not fun, at least convenient!

1. Trainline – SplitSave Tickets

In a nutshell, SplitSave is a quirk of the UK ticketing system. Ticket prices are based on the journey duration, time of travel, and fare flexibility. SplitSave finds the cheapest combo of tickets to make your overall journey more affordable. Trainline’s latest mobile app feature makes split ticketing easy and saves money on train travel by ‘splitting’ your trip into multiple tickets. There’s a common misconception that split ticketing is about changing trains, but that’s not the case, and it’s the same journey, just more tickets than usual. This clever combination of tickets saves you money on thousands of trips across the UK – all you have to do is show different tickets along your journey.

2. 1/3 off travel with a Railcard and Group Save

A GroupSave discounted ticket can be applied when three and nine people travel together. It gives you 1/3 off your Off-Peak train ticket for any journey across our network. It helps you save up to 34% on your train journey, adults and children can make up the group, and it’s a free way to get discounted train travel. An easy way to get access to this is via the App.

3. Parkopedia – find free parking

Parkopedia allows drivers to find the nearest parking to their destination and tells them the price and whether the space is free…. which means no more driving around looking for parking! Other features include a pre-booking service which enables drivers to reserve parking online through a mobile app, real-time parking availability, and the ability to pay for parking online, through an app and in the car.

4. Compare petrol and diesel prices in any town or city

PetrolPrices is a service enabling members to save fuel money. According to their data, an average user saves £200 annually by regularly locating the cheapest petrol stations. PetrolPrices also add in reviews and allow customers to choose the best station, not just the most competitive. Best of all, this service is entirely free! All the major service stations are covered, including BP, Shell, and Texaco, smaller chains and hundreds of independent stations.

5. Money-saving Taxi App

Ola, the ride-hailing App, offers top levels of safety to all its riders and drivers. It’s easy to book a ride with Ola. You enter the destination to check fares, see all available travel options near you, pick your choice of ride, get instant confirmation with trip details and track your car in real-time. Plus, you get a little discount when you refer your friends – win-win!

6. App to track your spending

Spending Tracker is the most accessible and user-friendly Personal Finance App available on the Apple and Google Play stores. And best of all, it’s free. The simple fact is that by keeping track of your spending, you will be able to stick to a budget and therefore save money. Plus, unlike many similar apps, this one is entirely free! And with thousands of positive reviews, it’s a no-brainer!