According to Love Home Swap, people who use home exchange can save £1,065 on a seven night break. But it can be nerve-wracking letting strangers into your home.
On a home swap holiday, tourists swap houses with an exchange partner. While house swap websites have members all over the globe, Britons can even swap within the UK.
From mansions, to penthouse flats or a houseboat, there’s endless choice for home swappers.
Each exchange partner needs to agree on holiday dates and decide whether they’re going to swap cars as well.
Some home swappers exchange gym memberships, National Trust cards or even trade pets for the break.
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Sarah, 61, has swapped her house with exchange partners in the USA, South Africa and Singapore.
She said she’s never had concerns about anyone stealing anything during a swap but would put away some precious items.
She told Express.co.uk: “If I’m swapping with a family with kids, I tend to put away any valuables or breakable items.
“I’ve never thought anyone would steal from me, but…
