Best value for money and restriction-free holiday…

Best value for money and restriction-free holiday spots for Irish tourists looking to get away this summer

Thousands of passengers will be jetting off on their summer holidays in just a few weeks' time.

However, as resorts enter into their busiest season of the year, the cost of travelling is sure to skyrocket.

But there are some useful tips and tricks to ensure that Irish tourists get the best value for money and have a restriction-free holiday.

According to a recent study by travel money specialist FairFX, Turkey is the best choice for Irish holidaymakers, as the euro is up on the Turkish lira.

This means €1000 will get you ₺16071.

A Tripadvisor user who recently visited Turkey recommended Fethiye, a very popular spot on the Turquoise Coast, saying: "Steep cliffs and wonderful landscapes".

Based on currency rates, Sri Lanka comes in second, closely followed by Egypt, Costa Rica and Mauritius, all offering good value for money.

According to the study, Costa Rica and Hungary are the best destinations for those looking to get away from Covid restrictions.

These two countries offer great value for money, and no vaccination or testing is required to enter.

Travel money specialist at FairFX also shared their best tips for making the most of the holiday money.

Experts at FairFX told Express.co.uk: "Keep a close eye on currency movements to help you buy at the optimum time. Set up a currency tracker such as the FairFX Rate Alert, which will notify you when rates are on the rise, so you can take advantage."

The expert recommended travellers make sure they plan ahead.

"Load a prepaid currency card ahead of time to lock in rates and protect yourself from any potential future decline. If you're happy with the current rate on offer, buy your currency now to guarantee that rate," they explained.

FairFX advised against leaving "changing your travel money until the last minute", as exchange rates at airports can be over 20 per cent more expensive.

Debit and credit cards are good backups, but holidaymakers should be aware of ATM and transaction fees as well as the exchange rate they will be forced to use.

Instead, an international card for overseas spending guarantees the lowest transaction fees.

The travel money experts also advised tourists to always use local currency.

They said: "This allows the other party to decide the exchange rate, a process known as Dynamic Currency Conversion, and it's unlikely the rate they decide on will be in your favour."