5 Ways To Guarantee An Epic Easter Staycation — Because Who Can Afford An Interstate Holiday In This Economy?

Skip the airport queues and financial bludgeoning — and enjoy a 10/10 Easter staycation with these savvy tips.

When it comes to god-tier public holidays, there's really no better contender than the Easter long weekend.

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Sure, Christmas and Boxing Day make for a nice little duo — but it's so expected. The dates never change. It feels, dare I say, a little basic? 

Whereas it feels like a tidy little reward each autumn when Easter comes along — a well-deserved participation medal for getting through the first quarter of the year.

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And good god, is she breathtaking. 

But if the oppressive chokehold of inflation has you skipping the interstate holiday this year, allow me to reassure you that an Easter ~staycation~ doesn't have to feel like a wasted opportunity.

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Here are five ways you can level-up the at-home experience this long weekend:

1. Trade in your road trip for a day trip, in style.

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Who needs the traffic-induced stress and financial burden of a weekend away? Consider making the most of the extra time at home by organising a spontaneous day trip with mates. 

Picture this: It's a crisp, sunny autumn day, you've got the top-down on a convertible and you're driving along the coast, feeling every bit the windswept main character that you were born to be.

But wait, are you a little short on convertibles? Or any car on wheels, full-stop? Never fear, Uber Carshare is here to save the day. You can choose from a huge range of available vehicles — including the aforementioned convertible, as well as SUVs, utes, vans and more — and rent 'em by the hour or day(s); in advance or at the very last minute. 

There’s seriously no subscriptions or monthly payment obligations, which makes it a smart choice for anyone looking to cut transport costs. Plus, you get to enjoy all that Uber convenience you know and love — meaning you can choose from cars nearby, instead of trekking it over to a car rental dealership!

2. Embrace nostalgia (and inflation-approved hosting) with an Easter-themed potluck with your mates.

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I'm calling it now: The '00s staple of a potluck dinner is about to return in a big way thanks to the cost of living crisis. Not only is it cost-efficient — each person rocks up with one dish — but it's also a great way to reconnect with friends over the pure joy of homemade food. 

So fire up the group chat with a last-minute invite and get everyone to pitch in with a different Easter-themed dish. There's four full days, which means you've got at least 12 different mealtimes up for grabs — just get voting on your preferred day and chuck it in the diary! 

3. Schedule in a little at-home indulgence and R&R.

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Just because you can't afford the day spa, doesn't mean you should rob yourself of a little TLC. I, for one, have lived in an apartment for five years which has a bathtub — but I can count on one hand the amount of times I've actually run myself a bubble bath. 

But NO MORE! Now that summer's humid stranglehold has lifted, it's time to book yourself in for some at-home treatments. A foamy, hot bath, a flute of champers, candles for ambience and a face-mask for radiance — what more could you ask for? Throw in a book or a well-placed laptop streaming your fave series and you've got yourself a very Good Friday.

Think this activity is "too girly" for you? Well, when your skin is glowing and you've stripped the last two years' worth of stress from your soul, perhaps you'll be ready to reexamine the shackles of gender stereotyping that's been holding you back.

4. Organise an elite Easter egg hunt that will put all your fondest childhood years to shame.

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Sure, it may sound obvious, but I can bet your ageing-millennial ass that you no longer enjoy Easter egg hunts the way you did as a kid. And for what reason? Think you're toO MaTuRe to enjoy a treasure hunt? Can't enjoy a bounty of chocolate at the end of your discovery? 

No, no, you just need to put some adult-sized effort in. I'm talking an Amazing Race-style hunt around your home, with hand-drawn maps, cryptic clues and time limits. Rope in your family, partner, roommates or friends — and make it an Easter Sunday that's brimming with whimsy and hilarity. 

5. And finally, organise a retro sports day or games night, where you can let your competitive edge truly flourish.

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If the weather's agreeable, make the most of a weekend of no work responsibilities and plenty of frivolity by organising a good old fashioned sports day. I'm talking a three-legged race, tug-of-war, egg and spoon, wheelbarrow race (but shotty not being the wheelbarrow...). 

If it's pissing down all weekend, consider a games night at home with friends or family instead. Break out the boardgames, Twister, charades — the whole, nostalgic games chest. 

It makes for a nice break from all that mindless scrolling and TV binging. 

No matter your staycation plans this Easter, Uber Carshare is here to help make them happen. Finding your perfect set of wheels has never been more flexible or convenient — check out vehicles near you here.