{"id":2002,"date":"2017-09-19T15:25:24","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T15:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/?p=2002"},"modified":"2020-01-22T08:11:26","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T08:11:26","slug":"ski-hire-money-saving-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/ski-hire-money-saving-hacks","title":{"rendered":"10 Ski Hire Money Saving Hacks Your Rental Shop Won\u2019t Tell You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2186 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/STF-blog-v2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/STF-blog-v2.jpg 768w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/STF-blog-v2-300x107.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/275;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/STF-blog-v2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/STF-blog-v2.jpg 768w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/STF-blog-v2-300x107.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>There are a few universally acknowledged truths about ski holidays. First, the Alps are the best place to go. Second, it\u2019s not cheap. Third, your ski hire shop is taking you for a fool. Oh, you didn\u2019t know about the third? Well, it\u2019s time to get clued up. <strong>Here are<\/strong> <strong>10 ski hire money-saving hacks your rental shop won\u2019t tell you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Don\u2019t Pay Full Price<\/h4>\n<p>Don\u2019t be the only person who pays full price for their skis at the resort. You\u2019re better than that. Check out ski equipment rental options before you travel. If you fancy a tasty discount, have a look at booking or reserving your equipment before your trip. This could save you up to 50%!<\/p>\n<p>If you do find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing to rent skis at the resort, don\u2019t panic. Put on your best \u2018hard-nosed Apprentice contestant\u2019 face and haggle to your heart\u2019s content. If you negotiate with the rental store, you will get a deal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-Hire-Money-Saving-Hacks.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2003 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-Hire-Money-Saving-Hacks-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Skis hired at a cut price\" width=\"785\" height=\"589\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-Hire-Money-Saving-Hacks-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-Hire-Money-Saving-Hacks-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-Hire-Money-Saving-Hacks-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-Hire-Money-Saving-Hacks.jpg 1124w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 785px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 785\/589;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-Hire-Money-Saving-Hacks-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Skis hired at a cut price\" width=\"785\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-Hire-Money-Saving-Hacks-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-Hire-Money-Saving-Hacks-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-Hire-Money-Saving-Hacks-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-Hire-Money-Saving-Hacks.jpg 1124w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>All the Gear and No Idea<\/h4>\n<p>So you\u2019ve got a membership card at Milton Keynes\u2019 ski centre and you\u2019re ready to tear the Alps up. There\u2019s no chance you\u2019re renting that beginner gear \u2013 you\u2019re an intermediate!<\/p>\n<p>Wrong!<\/p>\n<p>The difference in quality between beginner and intermediate ski equipment really isn\u2019t that noticeable. You\u2019re paying a premium just for bragging rights.<\/p>\n<p>Also, do you really need the latest ski\/snowboard model? Save some money and hire last year\u2019s gear. Differences are usually minor and pretty superficial. If you\u2019re unsure about this one, ask a few questions in the shop.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #dc143c;\">You may also like: <\/span><a class=\"color-button red\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-best-ski-apps\/\">The Ultimate Guide to the Best Ski Apps<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Ski Insurance \u2013 What\u2019s That All About?<\/h4>\n<p>Do you really need ski insurance when renting? It\u2019s one of life\u2019s greatest mysteries.<\/p>\n<p>We think not!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s pretty vital to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysupermarket.com\/travel-insurance\/ski-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">specialised ski travel insurance for your trip<\/a>. This is important because the chances of injuring yourself are that much higher than standard holidays. Now, it\u2019s worthwhile checking the small print because most plans will actually come with ski insurance as standard. Your credit card may also offer this protection too!<\/p>\n<p>If your plan doesn\u2019t include ski insurance, should you get it at the rental store?<\/p>\n<p>Well, how hard do you actually ski\/snowboard? If you\u2019re hitting beginner slopes for a couple of runs each day, you\u2019re probably not going to damage your skis. If you don\u2019t venture off-piste and snow conditions are generally good, do you really need it?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-rental-group-discounts.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2004 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-rental-group-discounts-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Ski rental group discount\" width=\"785\" height=\"589\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-rental-group-discounts-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-rental-group-discounts-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-rental-group-discounts-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-rental-group-discounts.jpg 1040w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 785px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 785\/589;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2004\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-rental-group-discounts-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Ski rental group discount\" width=\"785\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-rental-group-discounts-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-rental-group-discounts-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-rental-group-discounts-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ski-rental-group-discounts.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Group Discounts<\/h4>\n<p>The more the merrier! If you\u2019re travelling as a group, rent your skis together. A lot of ski hire stores will offer a \u2018the more you rent, the less you pay\u2019 type of offer.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t just settle for the first offer (some stores offer 5% or 10% off for groups as standard) \u2013 drive a hard bargain. If you\u2019ve exhausted your group discount negotiations, try to haggle some free rental days. If you\u2019re staying for more than a week, use this as a bargaining tool.<\/p>\n<h4>All Inclusive<\/h4>\n<p>If you don\u2019t ask, you don\u2019t get.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re booking an all-inclusive chalet or catered stay, ask whether ski equipment hire is included. At the very least, ask about getting a \u2018seasonaire\u2019 discount from your ski accommodation provider. If you\u2019re booking through an agent or tour operator, discuss the possibility of deals on rentals. You never know who\u2019s capable of pulling a few strings.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #dc143c;\">You may also like: <\/span><a class=\"color-button red\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/best-family-ski-resorts-articles\/\">The Best Family Ski Resorts<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Kids Ski Free<\/h4>\n<p>We can hear the cheers of parents echo across the Alps as they read this. Yes, plenty of rental companies offer family deals. This often includes kids ski rental coming free with a full paying adult. Who doesn\u2019t love a freebie?<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t mean to blow our own trumpet but if you\u2019re looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/ski-rental\">free ski hire for kids<\/a>, we\u2019ve got your back!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/ski-rental\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2008 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/banner-kids-for-free-1024x244.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Ski Free with Alps to Slps\" width=\"785\" height=\"187\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/banner-kids-for-free-1024x244.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/banner-kids-for-free-300x71.jpg 300w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/banner-kids-for-free-768x183.jpg 768w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/banner-kids-for-free.jpg 1134w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 785px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 785\/187;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/banner-kids-for-free-1024x244.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Ski Free with Alps to Slps\" width=\"785\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/banner-kids-for-free-1024x244.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/banner-kids-for-free-300x71.jpg 300w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/banner-kids-for-free-768x183.jpg 768w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/banner-kids-for-free.jpg 1134w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Ask For Free Stuff<\/h4>\n<p>No, really! Everyone loves free stuff \u2013 so try your luck. Think about the additional gear you\u2019ll need. This can be anything from gloves to poles, clothing, helmets, goggles or even a tube of sun cream. Be sickly sweet to the store staff and ask them to throw extra gear in with your ski\/snowboard hire. You\u2019d be surprised what you can get when you try your luck!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kids-Ski-Free.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2005 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kids-Ski-Free.jpg\" alt=\"Child skiing for free\" width=\"1000\" height=\"670\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kids-Ski-Free.jpg 1000w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kids-Ski-Free-300x201.jpg 300w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kids-Ski-Free-768x515.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/670;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kids-Ski-Free.jpg\" alt=\"Child skiing for free\" width=\"1000\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kids-Ski-Free.jpg 1000w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kids-Ski-Free-300x201.jpg 300w, http:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kids-Ski-Free-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Borrow From a Friend<\/h4>\n<p>Know a ski fanatic who would be willing to let your borrow their equipment? Give it a try. The more you bring with you, the less you\u2019ll need to hire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/hiring-skis-flying-whats-cheaper\/\">Be sure to check the costs of flying with skis vs hiring them<\/a>. This will vary from airline to airline and you might find it\u2019s cheaper to rent anyway.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #dc143c;\">You may also like: <\/span><a class=\"color-button red\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/hiring-skis-flying-whats-cheaper\/\">Hiring Skis Vs Flying With Your Own &#8211; What&#8217;s Cheaper?<\/a><\/h3>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Offer Something Other Than Cash<\/h4>\n<p>You\u2019re probably wondering where we\u2019re heading with this one. It\u2019s actually really simple and effective. Offering to write a positive review on sites like TripAdvisor can sway your ski hire negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone and their dog has a blog these days. If you have a blog with a level of influence, use this to your advantage. Ask for free or discounted equipment in return for a positive mention in an article.<\/p>\n<h4>Time Is Money Too<\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s not just about saving as much money as possible. We\u2019d all rather be on the slopes than wasting time bartering with ski hire staff.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to maximise your time on the slopes, there are plenty of options to help you. From pre-booking your skis, having them delivered to your accommodation the night before or picking them up as part of your transfer. We all want to get out on the snow as soon as possible, so plan in advance.<\/p>\n<h3>Hire Your Skis with Alps 2 Alps<\/h3>\n<p>At Alps 2 Alps, we don\u2019t just offer low-cost transfers \u2013 we offer cut-price ski hire too. You can book your skis in advance with us online and pick them up from our store (just fifteen minutes from Geneva airport) as part of your transfer. Take the stress and inflated costs out of ski hire, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/ski-rental\">find out more about our ski rental here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a few universally acknowledged truths about ski holidays. First, the Alps are the best place to go. Second, it\u2019s not cheap. Third, your ski hire shop is taking you for a fool. Oh, you didn\u2019t know about the third? Well, it\u2019s time to get clued up. Here are 10 ski hire money-saving hacks your rental shop won\u2019t tell you. 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