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How would you split this?

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helbel34 · 05/05/2023 18:57

Theme park short break, 2 families sharing the same accommodation.

Family 1, 2 adults 1 child 11 year old.

Family 2, 2 adults 2 children 11 year old and 3 year old.

Tickets for the park included within the accommodation price. 4 adults and 2 children, 3 year olds goes free

How would you split the cost?

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Miscellaneousme · 05/05/2023 21:21

50/50 for sure.

Silentmama · 05/05/2023 21:18

ConsuelaHammock · 05/05/2023 20:23

Their way is fairer

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How is it fair if the 3 year old costs no money? They have a slightly better room - IMO not sharing with a child is better.. they are penny pinching.

50/50 split seems fairest IMO - and I would try and stick to it OP

If not i'd be wanting the 3 year old and 11 year olds to share

rookiemere · 05/05/2023 20:39

50/50 as the 3 yr old doesn't really count as sharing room with you and entrance ticket is free.
Bit worrying that they are proposing any different split.

TidyDancer · 05/05/2023 20:37

Did she give any reason for her thinking on this? Or perhaps she just hasn't done any thinking and that's how this has come about! It's quite obvious a 50/50 split is best so she's either misunderstood, a bit stupid or a total CF.

Bunnichick · 05/05/2023 20:36

Did they agree to pay half then?

I wouldn't worry about restaurant bills. If they want to split it by the Penny then let them and neither of you will be resentful about paying for the other.

Okunevo · 05/05/2023 20:31

Accommodation is easy 50/50 as the three year old is costing no extra.

I would, however, take the three year old's food off of restaurant bills before splitting, assuming you drink the same. If there's a big mismatch with drinks then I'd pay for my own. If it was the other way around you may be happy to pay for half a children's meal but I wouldn't want to cause issues there.

JudgeRudy · 05/05/2023 20:30

I think it should be split 50:50 as you each have 1.5 rooms. There was not cost for 3 year old pass however make sure meals out and snacks are split slightly in their favour as you have an extra mouth to feed.

Mum2jenny · 05/05/2023 20:25

The 3 yo costs nothing and has no separate bedroom, so anything other than 50/50 is due to cf friends

ConsuelaHammock · 05/05/2023 20:25

Ok I’ve just reread the op. 50/50 is fair . I thought you had the two 11 year olds.

LolaSmiles · 05/05/2023 20:23

Another vote for 50/50.

It's nice to see a unanimous AIBU

Mum2jenny · 05/05/2023 20:23

50/50 is the only sensible option

ConsuelaHammock · 05/05/2023 20:23

helbel34 · 05/05/2023 19:15

Thanks for everyone's responses, I'm in family 2 and have booked this break. Family 1 were under the impression that the accommodation would be split 7 ways as the number of people travelling. I was thinking 50/50 per family.

Their way is fairer

WGACA · 05/05/2023 20:22

50/50 here too. The 3 year old is free and sharing your room.

Okunevo · 05/05/2023 20:18

helbel34 · 05/05/2023 19:06

It is a 3 bedroom lodge.

Bedroom for each couple 2 11 year old girls share and 3 year old share with parents.

50/50 then

putalidonit · 05/05/2023 20:16

Is your room massive to accommodate your 3 year old and theirs small? Otherwise I can't fathom it

FairFuming · 05/05/2023 20:15

How on earth can they expect it to be anything other then a 50/50 split!? Make sure you get separate checks for everything else! I like the suggestion of suggesting their 11yo sleep with them for half the week if they try insist you split it per person

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helbel34 · 05/05/2023 20:11

SequinsandStilettos · 05/05/2023 20:03

50-50
If they insist on a 4-3 split then what chickbean said
They'll be scrutinising all restaurant bills, won't they?

This is what I'm now thinking 🤔 wish we were going alone now.

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SequinsandStilettos · 05/05/2023 20:03

50-50
If they insist on a 4-3 split then what chickbean said
They'll be scrutinising all restaurant bills, won't they?

Stuf · 05/05/2023 19:54

50/50

Merryoldgoat · 05/05/2023 19:52

50/50 for sure.

Orders76 · 05/05/2023 19:50

3 year old is free so no share to pay.
6 people left, 3 in each family.... Very clearly 50/50

chickbean · 05/05/2023 19:50

Say that, if they want you to pay for the 3 year old, their daughter will have to sleep in their room for half of the break, so that you can have some child-free time too.

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helbel34 · 05/05/2023 19:49

Bunnichick · 05/05/2023 19:42

They sound grabby. Was it by text?

id just say "As we are sharing the rooms equally and 3 yo is fee I think 50/50 is fair?"

No not a text, she came to see me and asked how much was left to be paid. When I worked it out she said oh remember that there are 4 of you and only 3 of us.

I had at the time of booking told her that 3 and under go free.

She actually seemed a bit put out when I said so it would be 50/50 as we are paying for 3 people each.

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viques · 05/05/2023 19:44

I think this is the easiest “how would you split the cost” post I have ever seen!

50/50.

HauntedPencil · 05/05/2023 19:43

helbel34 · 05/05/2023 19:15

Thanks for everyone's responses, I'm in family 2 and have booked this break. Family 1 were under the impression that the accommodation would be split 7 ways as the number of people travelling. I was thinking 50/50 per family.

I would be firm and say no, that's very cheeky.