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SOMETIMES GOING ABROAD CAN BE CHEAPER THAN A 'STAYCATION' IN THE UK, AND THIS IS THE CASE WHEN YOU CAN GET FLIGHTS TO FRANCE FOR LESS THAN THE PRICE OF A TRAIN TICKET 09:27, 20 May

2025Updated 09:29, 20 May 2025 Are you trying to pick a cheap getaway for yourself, a loved one or maybe even the entire family? Well, with the price of absolutely everything increasing

thanks to inflation and the cost-of-living, one thing seems to be dropping in price. Flights abroad have been fluctuating in price ever since the Covid-19 pandemic, and

"staycations" became the new it thing. Although, why would you stay in the UK when it can actually be cheaper to go abroad. Ryanair now has return flights to Toulouse in the south

of France for just £30 from Bristol. When trains to London from Cardiff can sometimes set you back around £60 for an open return, why wouldn't you go to the country of wine, bread and

cheese instead?_ __From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What’s On in Wales by signing up to our __newsletter here_ Toulouse is also called "La Ville Rose", or in English,

"The Pink City", due to the terracotta bricks used in many of its buildings. It's located roughly three hours from the border with Andorra, and around two and half hours from

Bordeaux. The city is on the banks of the River Garonne and the Canal du Midi, but don't let its serene and beautiful nature fool you as it is also the fourth largest city in France,

and a home to a population of roughly 511,684 people. Its old town, also known as the Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) includes colourful shopfronts and churches. Throughout June, you can get

flights from Bristol to Toulouse for £15 each way. Despite not including luggage, speedy boarding or seat allocation, this still works out as an absolute bargain to get away to start the

Summer. Article continues below It does include a small carry-on (40cm x 20cm x 25cm) which will fit under the seat in front of you, which is enough room if you are just heading over for a

couple of days. If you are heading for a week or longer, we recommend taking a bigger bag (10kg) which costs £26.99 each way to put in the hold, which still make your flights only £83.98

When weighing up whether or not to book a caravan in West Wales for a family of four or a trip to Toulouse, the holiday abroad actually works out a lot cheaper. Hotels and Airbnbs in the

city can range from £70 a night for four people (making it £17.50 per person, per night). Toulouse is also a city with great public transport, meaning you can easily travel from the airport

by tram, bus or if you are a nervous traveller, taxis don't seem to be priced too highly either. The flights are a little more expensive in July and August, which can be expected as

they near the school holidays but they can still cost as little as £41 in July and £95 in August. You can find more information about the flights on the Ryanair website here. Article

continues below If you were to fly with EasyJet from Bristol to Toulouse, the cheapest return journey (from June 6 to June 13) will cost £162.17. This also doesn't include luggage,

speedy boarding or seat allocation. However, companies like EasyJet do offer holiday packages for two people for as low as £398 per person, these include flights and a hotel for a week in

the southern French city.