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Princes Drive Household Waste Recycling Centre

Princes Drive tip is owned and operated by Warwickshire county council, Princes Drive Recycling Centre allows you to dispose of the following items here:

• Batteries, Car batteries, Cardboard
• Carpet, Cartons, Clothes, Cooking oil
• Electrical goods, Foil, food tins and drink cans
• Fridges and freezers, Furniture, Garden waste
• Glass, Household waste, Mattresses
• Mobile phones, Paper, Plastic (mixed)
• Scrap metal, Shoes, Telephone directories
• TVs and monitors, Wood and timber

Items that are not accepted:

• Ammunition/explosives
• Clinical waste
• Gas bottles

Items that are restricted:

• Fluorescent tubes
• Hardcore, rubble and soil
• Hazardous/restricted waste
• Plasterboard
• Used engine oil

For restricted waste see:  https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/waste-recycling/restricted-waste

For commercial waste see:  https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/commercialwaste

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Householders can now book a slot to use Warwickshire's tips just minutes before they arrive.

The ‘live’ bookings can be made up to minutes before arrival at all nine recycling centres across the county.

Previously, people could only do that up to 7.30am for appointments on the same day.

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Warwickshire County Council says that the move to 'live' bookings will make it easier for residents to book a slot at the centre of their choice at a time that suits.

However, it has been stressed that numbers on site are still being managed carefully to allow for safe practices and avoid queuing, so booking on the day will depend on availability.

'Efficient visit, reduced queues'

Councillor Heather Timms, cabinet member for environment, climate and culture at Shire Hall, said: "We are pleased to offer householders an even more flexible and convenient way to book at visit to their local recycling centre. I want to thank householders in Warwickshire, who continue to separate out recycling at home and increase recycling rates.

"Information about recycling will be kept up to date on the web this autumn, including how to book an appointment to a recycling centre.

"The appointments lead to an efficient visit, with much-reduced queues. Recycling all that you can at home and at the recycling centre is one easy way for householders to cut their carbon emissions and help the environment."

Booking is required for a 15 minute slot for a car and there are also 30-minute slots for a car and small trailer on certain days at Lower House Farm near Atherstone, Cherry Orchard in Kenilworth and Burton Farm in Stratford.

Reuse shops at all recycling centres except Stockton are open.

The move to live bookings also comes on the heels of the news that thousands of extra slots were made available to people.

As we reported in our newsletter , online booking was introduced in May last year and there were initially teething problems with the booking system, most notably at Judkins in Nuneaton.

In fact, demand for appointments was so high that all of the slots for the Tuttle Hill-based facility were booked in just over 24 hours when it first re-opened.

But moves were made to ensure that more slots were released.

For more information about booking slots and what can be recycled, visit the website here

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The Household Waste Recycling Centres are managed by Warwickshire County Council. For opening times and details about what you can recycle at the recycling centres located in Warwick District please visit:

• Cherry Orchard recycling centre - Kenilworth
• Princes Drive recycling centre - Leamington  

Visit Warwickshire County Council's website for details on all other  household waste recycling centres .

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What can be recycled and where  (Warwickshire County Council website) 

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• Address: Princes Drive, Leamington Spa CV31 3PH
• GPS: 52.2862056,-1.5482017
• Phone: 01926 410410
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/princes-drive-recycling-centre

Opening Times

• Monday 9:30am-3:15pm
• Tuesday 9:30am-3:15pm
• Wednesday 9:30am-3:15pm
• Thursday 9:30am-3:15pm
• Friday 9:30am-3:15pm
• Saturday 8:30am-4:14pm
• Sunday 8:30am-4:14pm

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Princes Drive Recycling Centre specializes in recycling and waste management. It can be found at Princes Drive, Leamington Spa CV31 3PH.

Materials accepted

It accepts the following types of waste and recyclable items here:

• Car Battery
• Electrical Appliance
• Fluorescent Tube
• Garden Chemical
• Garden Waste
• Household Battery
• Mobile Phone
• Scrap Metal
• Vegetable Oil

Residents who want to dispose of waste not listed here must contact the nearest tip to clarify if that type of waste is acceptable.

Princes Drive Farm Dump is controlled by Warwickshire County Council waste management disposal services. The recycling centre is only for use by local residents.

Princes Drive Recycling Centre is closed on public holidays irrespective of the day of the week the date falls upon. It is usually open at the following times:

• Monday: 9:30am-3:15pm
• Tuesday: 9:30am-3:15pm
• Wednesday: 9:30am-3:15pm
• Thursday: 9:30am-3:15pm
• Friday: 9:30am-3:15pm
• Saturday: 8:30am-4:14pm
• Sunday: 8:30am-4:14pm

Residents who wish to access the site with a large vehicle, such as a van or trailer, must contact the recycling centre to book an appointment and obtain a permit before their visit. Permits are free. It can be contacted via phone, email or online booking form.

Princes Drive Recycling Centre can be contacted on 01926 410410 for any queries residents may have on the service offered by the site.

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Frequently asked questions about princes drive recycling centre.

Recycling symbols are those images that appear on all kinds of products, articles and packaging so that consumers know what type of waste they are (recyclable or non-recyclable) and what material they are made of.

Recycling symbols are important because they guide us to manage our waste well. However, there are some products and packaging that have not been properly labeled and do not contain a recycling label.

If you have waste that you don’t know how to classify, contact your nearest recycling center.

Brown bins are not that common in the UK. However, if the town hall to which you belong has them, this is what you can deposit in these containers:

The brown containers are for mixed recycling in most of the country’s municipalities where this color is issued. These mixed recycling materials include:

• Plastic bottles
• Beverage cans
• Aerosol sprays
• Aluminum foil (including trays)
• Glass bottles and jars

However, you must make sure what type of materials you should deposit in your brown container by contacting your nearest recycling center directly, since in some municipalities the brown containers are intended for organic waste from the garden and food waste.

If you have recently cleaned out your closet and you have clothes that you no longer use and you are thinking of throwing them away, you can check on our website which is the nearest recycling center where you can leave clothes, textiles and shoes that you no longer use.

You can find this information by choosing the category Cloth & Fabrics. There you will see the list of recycling centers with contact information: addresses, phones, e-mails.

You just have to and put your postal code or address.

To visit a household waste recycling center you need to book an appointment in advance. To book an appointment at your nearest recycling center, you can visit their website and book your appointment online.

If the website of your tip does not have this function enabled, you can contact your nearest tip by phone to schedule your visit to the recycling center. In any of the cases, after your booking, you should receive a confirmation email.

The UK recyclable waste service is a municipal service. However, it is only for materials generated in homes.

The cost of commercial materials is variable and depends on many factors:

• Location: in more frequented industrial estates, costs are usually lower than in rural places that are more difficult to access.
• The type of waste: some materials, such as toxic waste, need special treatment so they use more resources to manage them, and therefore their price is high.
• Volumes: the greater volume of waste you generate, the higher the price you have to pay for it. However, if the amounts produced are tons, you may get a reduction in the payment for handling your waste.

It is better to contact your nearest recycling center by phone or email to check the final cost.

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Household Waste Recycling Centres (tips)

For opening times and details about what you can recycle visit

• Cherry Orchard recycling centre - Kenilworth
• Princes Drive recycling centre - Leamington  

Visit the county council website for details of other  household waste recycling centres .

Mixed recycling bins around the district

There are a number of recycling centres across the district located at supermarkets, shopping precincts, car parks, community buildings, etc.

Mixed recycling bins are provided at these sites. There is no need to separate your recycling, it is sent to a facility where they sort it for you. Please just make sure that your recycling is clean.

• Find your  nearest recycling centre . 

What goes in the mixed recycling bins? 

Tetrapaks (juice cartons) can be recycled at all of these sites.

Most sites also have separate recycling bins for clothes and shoes.

Unfortunately, all electrical recycling banks have now been removed due to numerous break-ins and general under-use.

Mixed recycling bin locations

• Map of all recycling centres in the district

Leamington Spa

• Asda, Chesterton Dr, Sydenham, Leamington Spa - CV31 1YD (includes clothes/shoes)
• Kennedy Square, Leamington Spa - CV32 4SY
• Morrisons, Old Warwick Road, Leamington Spa -  CV31 3NT
• Sikh Temple, Tachbrook Park Drive, Leamington Spa - CV31 3LZ (includes clothes/shoes)
• Chandos Street Car Park, Leamington Spa - CV32 4RT (Please note: the recycling bins have moved to the opposite corner of the car park near to Lotus Moon Thai Restaurant)
• Covent Garden Car Park, Tavistock St, Leamington Spa - CV32 5QB (includes clothes/shoes)
• Rugby Rd Shopping Precinct, Leamington Spa - CV32 6DS (includes clothes/shoes)

Bishops Tachbrook

• Bishops Tachbrook Sports & Social Club, Kingsley Rd - CV33 9RR

Warwick 

• St John’s Shopping Precinct, Coten End, Warwick - CV34 4NE
• Tesco, Emscote Rd, Warwick - CV34 5QJ (includes clothes/shoes)
• Reardon Court Shopping Precinct, Woodloes Avenue South, Warwick - CV34 5RN (includes clothes/shoes)
• The Hod Carrier, Coppice Rd, Whitnash - CV31 2LT
• St Margaret’s Rd, Whitnash - CV31 2NT  (includes clothes/shoes) 
• Castle Farm Leisure Centre,  Fishponds Rd, Kenilworth -  CV8 1EY (includes clothes/shoes)

Baginton 

• Royal British Legion Club, Kimberley Rd, Baginton - CV8 3AQ
• Cubbington Sports & Social Club, Windmill Hill - CV32 7LN (includes clothes/shoes)

Light bulbs 

Light bulbs can be recycled at either Princes Drive or Cherry Orchard Recycling Centres - along with fluorescent tubes.

If you are unable to get to these sites then bulbs can be disposed of in the grey rubbish bins. However fluorescent tubes are classed as hazardous waste and must be taken to Princes Drive or Cherry Orchard Recycling Centres for disposal.

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What can be recycled and where  (Warwickshire County Council website) 

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Click & Tip Services

‘click & tip’ recycling centre booking system is open for re3 residents only..

To access the site, you need to book a slot.

How the click & tip service works?

• You can book up to 7 days in advance.
• If your circumstances change, please remember to reschedule or cancel your booking – please click the cancellation link that can be found in your email booking confirmation.
• Please ensure your email address is typed correctly as this is how you will receive a confirmation and a reminder.
• Check your spam folder if no email arrives (you should also get a reminder before your visit)  
• Do not visit without making a booking.  Access will be denied if your name isn’t on our list.  You will need a separate booking for every visit.

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Access for residents that are unable to make an online booking.

• We accept bookings that are made on someone else’s behalf.
• Bookings can be made by calling the Customer Service Team and your local Council.

Access for visitors using a commercial vehicle

• The commercial vehicle permit is incorporated within the Click & Tip service, please follow instruction during the booking process. Please use  this guideline  to check what type of vehicles are classed as commercial type.
• Bring proof of residency with you i.e. driving licence, a council tax or utility bill dated within the last 4 months. We also recommend that you bring your booking confirmation where possible.
• Sort your waste before leaving home to make your trip more efficient

Accepted waste

• Waste Acceptance Protocol provides information on types of waste you may bring to one of the re3 Recycling Centres, applicable Charges and also on the types of vehicle you might use to deliver waste.
• Check more information about the  site facilities and what you can bring to the sites.
• Chargeable items apply

Recycling Centre Booking System - FAQs

Do i need to book before i come to site.

Yes. Staff will only grant access to residents who have a valid booking. Bookings should be made online using our Click and Tip service.

You will need one booking for each visit to the Recycling Centre. Bookings are only valid for a single trip.

Why do I need to book to visit the Recycling Centre?

The booking system has been introduced during the Covid pandemic but since then it brought other benefits.  This includes reduced queues, leading to less idling cars on the approaching roads, more efficient journeys and better recycling habits thanks to the advance planning.

What should I bring with me when I visit?

• Booking confirmation (recommended)
• Valid proof of residence (Please see our Waste Acceptance Protocol Waste Acceptance Protocol  for full details).
• Gloves (Recommended)

Are there any restrictions on the type of vehicle I can bring to site?

Details about accepted vehicle types , as well as a list of vehicles that will need a commercial or commercial-type vehicle permit, can be found within our Waste Acceptance Protocol

Can I bring children to the Recycling Centre?

We appreciate that a trip to the recycling centre could be educational for children, but please note that children must remain in your vehicle at all times.

How should I pack my vehicle?

Please pack your vehicle so that each waste type is separate. This will help to make your visit as efficient as possible and allows us to recycle as much as we can.  Anything disposed in black bags will not be recycled.

When should I arrive at the recycling centre?

Your booking is valid for a 30-minute period. Please arrive within this time bracket.

Will I have to queue to access the site?

Our booking system is designed to minimise queueing but please be prepared to wait to access the site.

How will my booking be checked?

Staff will check your name or booking reference number against the list of bookings for the relevant time-slot.

What happens if I am running late?

If you arrive after your slot, you may be asked to go home to rebook. Access will be at the discretion of the staff.

Will staff still be checking proof of residency?

Yes. Only residents of Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham can use the re3 recycling centres and valid proof of address will be required before you enter the sites. A full list of acceptable documents can be found in our Waste Acceptance Protocol Waste Acceptance Protocol Waste Acceptance Protocol

How will my chargeable waste be assessed?

You will be asked to open your boot (or equivalent) so that staff can assess the quantity of chargeable waste present and calculate the applicable charges . Please ensure that each type of waste has been bagged separately so that this can be easily assessed.

Who is JRNI?

JRNI is currently hosting the booking form for the re3 recycling centres. Your data will be stored by JRNI in line with their privacy notice. JNRI does not conduct any operations with Users’ data, including personal data, with the exception of storing them on JNRI servers.

Why are there errors within the translations on the booking form?

re3 offers translations of the booking form content through Google Translate. Google Translate is an external website and re3 does not control the quality or accuracy of translated content. Translations may result in unexpected and unpredictable degradation of portions of text, images and the general appearance on translated pages.

The Google Translate feature is provided for informational purposes only and users should consult the original English content if there are any questions about the translated content.

“How far is the Cotswolds from Leamington Spa?”

Want to know how far is the Cotswolds from Leamington Spa? This is a question we get asked a lot – and the answer is: it depends where in the Cotswolds you want to go, and how you’re going to get there!

Royal Leamington Spa

Royal Leamington Spa, or “Leam” (pronounced “Lem”) to its friends, is a wonderful Regency town in south Warwickshire. It has great shops, parks, dining options and nightlife. With a vibrant student population and a thriving ex-pat community, it’s one of the most diverse towns in the Shakespeare’s England region. We love it!

If you’ve arrived in Leamington Spa and are wondering how to visit some of the other beautiful places on your doorstep, like the Cotswolds, then stick with us and we’ll tell you everything you need to know.

Ways to get to the Cotswolds from Leamington Spa

For independent exploration of the Cotswolds, you’re going to need your own wheels. The Cotswolds is a vast rural area covering around 800 square miles, with over 150 small towns and villages to explore.

The north-eastern tip of the Cotswolds is closest to Leamington Spa. Within 25-30 minutes, you’ll find the lesser visited villages of Arlescote, Radway, Ratley and Edgehill. You’ll also find lovely Upton House in this area, which is well worth a visit, especially if you’re a National Trust member.

But to visit many of the best-loved villages of the Cotswolds, you’ll need to drive further afield. Broadway is around 50 minutes from Leamington, Bourton-on-the-Water is approximately 1 hour away, and Bibury around 1 hour 20 minutes away.

By public transport

If you don’t have a car, or don’t want to drive, can you get to the Cotswolds from Leamington Spa by public transport? Yes – but be warned, it’s not straightforward!

Very few towns in the Cotswolds have a train station, so if you want to travel to the Cotswolds by train from Leamington Spa, you’ll need to go via Oxford. It’s around 40 minutes to an hour from Leamington Spa to Oxford, then another 20 minutes to the Cotswolds station of Charlbury, 35 minutes to Kingham, or 45 minutes to Moreton-in-Marsh.

If you choose one of these routes by train, consider how you’re going to get around after that. These are small towns that you can walk around quite quickly, so you could make all that effort just to turn around and go home again. There are a few bus services to other Cotswold villages, but you’ll need to study the timetables carefully – buses are infrequent and do not run late into the evening.

By guided tour

As a small, local, family run company based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Go Cotswolds has a solution for you! To explore the Cotswolds from Leamington Spa, then on Mondays through Saturdays you can take a train to Stratford-upon-Avon train station, or the X18 bus to Bridge Street in Stratford-upon-Avon.

It’s just a short 5-10 minute from the train station or bus stop to our pick-up point. This is the Shakespeare’s Birthplace Coach Terminal on Windsor Street. We will pick you up there at 9.00AM and take you on a beautiful guided tour of the Cotswolds !

You’ll spend the day with one of our friendly local guides , who will tell you all about the Cotswolds and take you to the best villages in the area. Some of these villages are inaccessible by public transport, so you wouldn’t be able to see them unless you have a car or want to hire an expensive taxi.

On Sundays, take a taxi to Stratford-upon-Avon

Trains and buses are (annoyingly) less frequent on Sundays. But you can take a taxi from Leamington Spa to Stratford-upon-Avon. Uber is widely available in Leamington, too.

Choose from our two fantastic tours for a day trip to the Cotswolds from Leamington to remember!

Start with our Cotswolds in a Day tour to get an overview of the best spots in the Cotswolds. Then, get out of the minibus and off the beaten track with our Cotswolds Walks & Villages tour .

Ready to book your tour of the Cotswolds from Leamington Spa? Click here!

Prefer a private tour or need group transport? We offer private tours as well, but because we have 17-seater minibuses, they’re ideal for larger groups. For private tours, we can pick you up from Leamington Spa or wherever you are based! Check out our private tours and minibus hire options.

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You must be a resident in the statutory area of Essex County Council to use this site. Thurrock residents are not permitted to use this site. Staff may ask for proof of residency from visitors (such as a council tax bill or driving licence). If you are unsure of your local council area you can check here . You can find out the best way to dispose of your unwanted items locally by using our search tool .

You will need to book a slot to visit this recycling centre. For further information read our bookings page .

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Opening hours

During busy periods a temporary diversion may be in place to allow free access to members of the public visiting the Wat Tyler Country Park.   Traffic management controls and appropriate signage will be displayed so please follow the diverted route where indicated.    Thank you in advance for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.  

16 October to end of February

9am to 4pm every day.

1 March to 15 October

9am to 5pm every day.

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve closed from 1pm.

Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

You need to to book in advance to visit in a car, van, pick-up or vehicle towing a large trailer.*

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*Blue Badge holders are not required to make a booking.

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How to cancel a booking

To cancel a booking, please follow the link in your booking confirmation.

What you cannot bring to recycling centres

The following items cannot be taken to any ECC recycling centre. You must arrange a separate collection or disposal of these items. 

• Business waste
• Chemical waste 
• Clinical waste
• Dead animals
• Fireworks, ammunition and explosives
• Gas cylinders
• Japanese knotweed

Find out how to correctly dispose of household hazardous waste in Essex . 

Vehicle and site restrictions

Light commercial vehicles (under 3,500kg / 3.5 tonnes) will be accepted with a valid booking if they are carrying your own household waste. You are required to make a booking in advance if visiting a site in a van, pick-up or vehicle towing a large trailer . Site staff may stop you at the gate to ensure the waste you are carrying has come from the household. 

Pitsea Recycling Centre accept small quantities of some DIY and construction waste, providing you have completed the work yourself and it is from your own household.

In any single visit you may not exceed each of the following:

• three wheelbarrow loads (one car boot) of soil, hardcore or gypsum-based products including plasterboard and dry wall lining
• one wheelbarrow load of tiles
• three large ceramic items (such as a toilet or wash basin)
• one uPVC or wooden window frame
• one uPVC or wooden door
• three wooden internal doors
• any element of a built-in kitchen

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Households will be limited to one trip a week

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More details have been released about a new booking system at recycling centres across Hampshire which has been introduced to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The new system is being brought in to limit the number of people travelling to the household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) and causing large queues.

The system goes live this Thursday (June 11) and will allow users to book a 30-minute slot at their local centre.

Cllr Rob Humby, deputy leader and executive member for economy, transport and environment at Hampshire County Council , said: “From next week, a new booking system will be up and running, and we’ll also be operating normal summer hours.

"The system offers more than 30,000 bookings each week, and sites will be open 9am-6pm every day. Therefore, I’m confident that from Monday onwards, with access only allowed by booking for a specific time, we’ll see an end to the lengthy and disruptive traffic queues outside HWRCs.

“We’ve had to set up this system in response to the severe traffic queues we’ve seen at some of the HWRCs since they reopened in May with new social distancing measures in place. The queues at some sites were causing significant problems for nearby businesses or to the safety of others on the roads.”

From Monday all recycling centres in Hampshire will revert to their normal summer opening hours of 9am to 6pm, seven days a week.

Bookings on the new system must be made 48 hours in advance. Those booking will need to provide their name, car registration and email address.

Bookings can be made online here or over the phone on 023 8017 9949.

Households are limited to one booking per week.

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Opening hours

• Monday to Saturday: 8am to 4:30pm
• Sunday and bank holidays: 9am to 4pm.

Restrictions

• Check what items you can bring to our site and what's chargeable.
• Residents who do not pay Council Tax to a Kent council must pay £10 to visit.  Learn more about our cross-border policy .
• The height barrier of this site is 2 metres (6 foot 6 inches). Find out if your vehicle is allowed .
• You cannot bring business waste. See where to dispose of business and commercial waste .

Your safety

• You cannot carry waste into the site on foot.
• You must wear suitable clothes and footwear and keep children in your car.

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Get in touch with your  local district council if you have any questions about your weekly bin collection. Including any missed bins, complaints or strikes.

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Fares can change as many as 49 times between the first published price and the departure date!

• Jennifer Graham Kizer
• April 16, 2024

Let’s just say it: Buying airline tickets can be maddening. The same seat on the same flight often costs a different price on Tuesday than it does on Wednesday. Both prices will change depending on the month or season. And if you add in a few other factors (like how many stops and what class you’re flying), the prices change yet again.

Most frustrating of all? The cost varies based on when you buy the ticket. It’s not unusual for fares to seesaw up and down from the moment a price is first published until your departure date, changing as many as 49 times . How can you know which day the airline will offer the lowest price?

You can’t know for sure. But you can keep up with the latest airfare studies — in which travel experts crunch the numbers from past flights, looking for trends and patterns. Read on for some tips on when to purchase tickets this year.

Best day to book domestic flights

About 10 years ago, when online flight booking was still new, airlines would post their latest fares and special deals at the end of the day on Tuesday. In many cases, airlines would match one another’s discount fares. Travel experts passed this information on to consumers, and people came to think of late Tuesday and early Wednesday as the best times to buy tickets.

These days, airlines update their fares all the time, and price matching is less prevalent. So the traditional advice to purchase tickets midweek no longer applies .

Research from Expedia shows that nowadays, Sunday is the best day to book a flight, while fares are most expensive on Friday. The data suggests that if you book on Sunday instead of Friday, you can save around 5% on an economy class ticket and 7% on a business class ticket.

Best day to book international flights

Sunday is also the best day to book international flights. If you choose to buy tickets on Sunday instead of Friday, you can save around 5% on an economy class ticket and 24% for a business class ticket. While the amount of savings has varied, Expedia found that Sunday has been the low price winner for the last three years running .

Cheapest days to fly domestically

In a study by CheapAir.com , travel experts found that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly domestically, and Sunday is the most expensive. Choosing Wednesday to travel will save you an average of $102 versus traveling on Sunday. The next cheapest option is Tuesday, which will save you an average of $99 versus traveling on Sunday.

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Cheapest days to fly internationally

If you’re flying overseas, aim to travel mid-week. “For international trips, depart on a Thursday to save as much as 6%, or $60, per round trip ticket,” Hayley Berg, lead economist for travel deals app Hopper, told “Reader’s Digest. ”

Meanwhile, CheapAir.com found that the best days to travel internationally were Tuesday or Wednesday , depending on the continent.

Best months to fly

Lots of people take vacations in the summer, which drives the prices up in May, June and July. And the fall and winter holidays lead to higher prices in November and December. So, if you have a bit of flexibility in your travel dates, you can save money by flying in January, February, September or October.

Berg told “Reader’s Digest” that air passengers can get a discount of over $100 off domestic airfare by traveling during less popular months.

Best time of day to fly

Because fewer people want to take early morning flights, they tend to be a bit cheaper. According to Trip.com , if you opt for a flight that leaves before 9 a.m., the price could be as much as 15% less expensive. You’ll also get a cleaner, possibly less-crowded plane.

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How far in advance to book flights

Buying your airline tickets as early as possible doesn’t mean you’ll get the best deal. “Booking more than six months ahead can cost you, since airlines set their initial prices conservatively,” Hopper’s Chief Data Scientist Patrick Surry told Travel & Leisure . But if you wait too long, you might end up paying an inflated price.

According to CheapAir.com, the best day to buy a plane ticket this year is 42 days before your departure. The prime booking window to buy a cheap flight is 74 to 21 days in advance. Outside of that window, the rates will probably be higher. But seasonal changes and holidays can alter the pricing, and where you’re flying comes into play, too.

To be better informed about your specific pricing window, you can use CheapAir’s tool to find the best time to buy flights, based on data compiled from over 8,000 markets and over 1.3 billion airfares. You can plug in departure and arrival cities, hit “Get Info,” and this tool will tell you the prime booking window for your flight. For example, if you’re flying from Atlanta to San Diego this year, CheapAir.com suggests you book between 29 and 72 days in advance.

Buying plane tickets would be a lot less stressful if the prices didn’t change so frequently. But the task is easier when you have these basic tips in your back pocket!

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Regarding purchasing a plane ticket, a study from Expedia states that international travel's sweet spot is at least six months in advance.

According to Expedia, travelers who book six months in advance save an average of 10% more than travelers booking within two months or less.

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