You are planning to go to South Corsica soon for your vacations? You are not the only one! Porto-Vecchio, Bonifacio

or Ajaccio are more and more popular destinations for vacationers. Between mountain and sea, it is really a magnificent landscape that awaits you, most often under the sun.

However, this growing popularity has a cost. With the increase in demand and limited capacity, prices are skyrocketing, especially in summer. Despite this, with a little organization and attention, spending an affordable vacation in South Corsica is still possible! We explain everything in this article.

We distinguish three main points of expenses to consider: your travel, your accommodation and your food expenses.

Save on your travel

expensesFirst

of

all, if you absolutely want the best price for your trip to Corsica, the best solution is to choose the boat

. Take the boatOn the

one hand, taking the boat is rarely more expensive than flying. It is difficult to establish an average price for the crossing, as it depends on many factors, including whether you take a cabin, whether you booked in advance, the size of your vehicle, your port of departure, etc. However, it remains an economical solution.

In addition to saving on the cost of your trip, taking the boat also allows you to come with your own vehicle and therefore guarantees that you will also save money on the spot. Indeed, getting around in South Corsica

without a car is very complicated, and a cab or a rental car is expensive.

The only disadvantage of the boat is that the journey is quite long. It will often take you a dozen hours to cross the island. Prefer a night trip and wake up in Corsica!

If

you don't feel like driving down to the south of France before embarking on a 12-hour crossing, flying is another option that can be affordable

.

In this case, to get a good price for your tickets, it is essential that you make your reservation in advance, as fares vary according to supply and demand. It is not uncommon to see price variations ranging from 1 to 5 times more expensive.

This is especially important if you are traveling to Corsica during the school vacations. If you have the opportunity to avoid these periods of high demand, we recommend that you leave a little before or a little after. You won't notice the difference in terms of things to see and do, but in terms of price, you will!

Please note that if you have decided to travel to South Corsica by plane, you should also consider two other expenses when booking your plane tickets: parking at the airport and car rental.

Parking at the

airportParking at the airport can be very expensive, especially if you have not booked in advance, or if the cheapest parking lots are full. To give you an idea, a parking with shuttle at Roissy

, like the P Eco, booked in advance will cost you only 112 € per week. On site, the price climbs to €185, while prices rise to €225 per week for premium parking. Your rental carIf

you fly, you'll need a means of transportation once you arrive on the island, as the public transportation network is not very well developed. The fleet of rental cars you'll find at Figari airport is often overcrowded during the vacations, and prices rise accordingly. Don't be surprised and remember to book your car in advance.

Make the right choice and save on accommodation

costsSouth Corsica is full of luxury hotels and villas for rent, often at high prices. However, it would be a mistake to think that cheap accommodation is impossible.

Camping is undoubtedly the cheapest accommodation solution. However, the demand is high, especially near the sea. Do not book at the last minute.

Alternatively, staying with a local (by taking an Airbnb, for example) is also possible. Keep in mind that moving away from the sea will allow you to save a lot of money without being too inconvenient. You won't see a big difference between having to drive 5 or 15 minutes to the beach. Your wallet, however, will thank you.

Enjoy local

productsCorsica's gastronomy is very famous, and it is often tempting to take advantage of the many restaurants and local specialties

.

However, if you're on a tight budget, you'll have no trouble finding a compromise that allows you to enjoy local products at an affordable price.

Local supermarkets and grocery stores are full of fresh local produce and will often be happy to advise you on how best to prepare it. Prefer to cook for yourself when you have the opportunity.

Avoid relying on the metropolitan products you are used to, especially if they have to be imported