Holiday toiletries tips to help you save money from Which?

The airport liquid allowance can be a real headache for travellers with many forced to make unthinkable choices between which essential products make the cut. 

The consumer experts at Which? have shared their top tips to help holidaymakers save on their summer holidays this year.

From getting your toiletries delivered to the airport to using solid alternatives, here are eight ways you could cut the costs on your holiday liquids this year.

What the airport liquid allowance is and tips to help you save on toiletries. ( Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images)

Which? shares 8 ways to save on holiday toiletries 

Here are eight ways for you to save on your holiday toiletries.

For a full breakdown of these tips, visit the Which? website.

1. Decant regular toiletries into small bottles

2. Have your toiletries delivered to the airport

3. Buy abroad and share

4. Use shampoo bars and solid toothpaste

5. Earn or spend loyalty points

6. Check if your hotel provided toiletries

7. Use cashback sites and reward cards

8. Recycle your toiletries and get rewarded for it

What is the liquids limit on planes and what is considered a 'liquid'?

When it comes to planes, 'liquids' include everything from sprays and aerosols to cosmetics and drinks.

The most important rule that you need to remember is that you can not take any more than 100ml of a restricted liquid into the cabin of a plane.

Liquids that are more than 100ml need to go into your hold luggage

Your liquids should all fit in a clear polythene bag no larger than 20cm by 20cm in order to be taken through security.

For full guidance and hang luggage restrictions, visit the UK government website.

It's important to note though that the government has set a June 2024 deadline for most UK airports to scrap the 100ml liquid limit by introducing high-tech scanners. 

This has already been scrapped at some UK airports including London City and Teeside.

If you're travelling from one of these places, you can now carry up to two litres of liquid.

Toiletries also no longer have to be put in separate bags for these sites.

Should I buy mini toiletries to go on holiday?

Major brands have made it easier than ever to take your favourite products abroad with you by selling miniature alternatives - but are they worth the money?

Which? has crunched the numbers - comparing the mini versions with their full-sized counterparts.

The consumer choice brand revealed that for all the products that they analysed, customers would need up paying more per 100ml for the mini product.

You can view the full research on Which?'s website, but it does note that in many cases shoppers won't pay the full price for the miniatures that they buy due to the various multibuy offers available.