Family holidays: one big shared house, the costs split between you
Travelling as a family — or as several families together — adds up fast when you book hotel rooms. The smart move: rent a big house or a villa and share the cost. More space, a kitchen, and a much lower price per household.
Why it works out cheaper
A villa for 12 (3 families) often works out at half the price per household compared with separate hotel rooms — and everyone is under the same roof.
The stay that fits you
Large holiday house, multi-bedroom villa, family-friendly cottage (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking).
Your specific needs
- Several bedrooms and shared space for the kids
- A kitchen to cut the food budget
- A clear split of costs between households (who pays for what)
- The option to team up across 2 or 3 families
How to organise and split the costs
- Paste the link to your rental (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo) — the listing is generated automatically.
- Invite the group to join the trip and vote on the options.
- Add the expenses: the app works out who owes what to whom, at real cost.
- Enjoy — without fronting money for the others or keeping an Excel sheet.
Frequently asked questions
How do several families holiday together without falling out over money?
Set a shared budget, keep the group expenses (the house, the groceries) separate from each family’s own spending, and let SharingTrip work out automatically who owes what to whom.
Is it cheaper than a holiday resort?
Often yes, especially with several families: a big shared house with a kitchen avoids packages and add-on charges, for a far lower price per household.
How do you choose the house when several families are involved?
Each family suggests options, everyone votes in the app, and the organiser confirms. No more endless threads of links.