If you like to travel as much as I do, then this top 7 travelling budget tips and tricks will help you do that much often with the budget you have!
Going away on holiday can sometimes be an expensive endeavor and can turn any getaway into a real financial stress. But luckily enough, there are a ton of hacks you can turn to in order to avoid spending too much on your holiday. Following, we would like to present you with a list we have compiled of the top 9 travelling budget tips and tricks. But before we present you with our list, for all true travel enthusiasts we have prepared another treat – 10 Jobs that will allow me to travel the world. Thus, if you are that crazy about traveling that you are actually thinking changing carriers, mentioned article is perfect for you.
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Getting back on our main topic for today; to find out what are the best ways to save some money while traveling we took a look at the similar lists like, Budget Travel Tips, Top Tips For Budget Travel and Budget Travel Tips You Haven’t Heard Before, and picked the most common and easy to follow tips. We hope we’ve succeeded in finding the most practical tricks you can use on your next trip to save some money. Let’s take a look at the countdown.
9. Look For Budget Friendly Destinations
If you live in the US, travelling to areas where the local currency is above the dollar can prove very costly. Thankfully, there are a lot of places where the US dollar is still going strong, such as Canada or countries in South America. Also, there are so many cheap destinations in different corners of the world, so be sure to carefully research prices, before picking your next destination.
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8. Follow Your Flight Prices
It is not that rare that the tickets you have already purchased dropped in price, right? Did you know that you can ask to get the difference back? That’s why you need to follow your flight prices until you get board on that plane. It is one of the sweetest ways to save more money, since you were already willing to spend more on those tickets, but now you don’t have to. You don’t have to change plans just ask for a refund. Sweet, right?
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7. Call To Ask
Even though online booking is more popular than ever, because it is one of the easiest ways to do it, it doesn’t prove to be the most efficient one too. How is that, when it is known that the best offers are almost immediately updated on the web? Well, immediately seems to be the strong word for this context, since many people found special offers and new deals by calling. Once the simplest way – a phone call, turns out to be the best, even today. And, don’t forget your charm that you can use in the conversation to get that special offer. You can never know until you try!
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6. Eat Like The Locals
Most of us, when going on holiday, will end up hitting all the touristy restaurants, but this practice can really damage your budget. Instead of looking for all the popular choices listed in travel guides or even recommended by your hotel, try to look for more neighborhood-like dining places. Restaurants that are intended to serve tourists are far more expensive than your typical neighborhood pubs.
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5. Disaster Hunt
The 5th tip on our list of top 9 travelling budget tips and tricks probably sounds strange, but it is indeed a very useful one. The trick is not to avoid destinations that have been touched by some kind of natural disaster or political issue. Of course, we are not suggestion you to go somewhere in the middle of the crisis (of any kind, health, political, etc.), but when the crisis is over, and it is safe to travel there. If the country was affected by any big issue, chances are it won’t be a favorite travel destination anymore, so it would have to lower all tourism-related price, to help tourism blossom again.
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4. Consider Alternative Accommodation Options
If you’re used to booking a room at a hotel whenever you go away on holiday, it might be time to reconsider your choice, as hotels seldom offer your budget a break. If you’re travelling with friends and are not shy about sharing a room, a great and cheap option is to check into a hostel. If not, renting a room or an apartment in your destination city is usually a cheaper option than a hotel.
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3. Book Your Flight In Advance, But Not Too Early
It is generally known that waiting until the very last minute to book your flight can make you spend a lot more on your trip than you might want to. However, it is also important not to book it too early. Air travels operate under the principles of supply and demand, just like any other business, so they aren’t very likely to offer any deals 4 months prior to a departure date. The best time to start looking for airplane tickets is 3 to 2 months before your holiday.
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2. Book Your Holiday Off-Season
The one thing that can really spike up your holiday expenses is going during high tourist season. While it is understandable that you want to hit the slopes in the middle of winter or the beach in the middle summer, there are other times of the year when you can go and still enjoy yourself. Booking your holiday off-season will not only drastically cut back on your spending, but you’ll also avoid long queues and crowded places.
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1. Search For Repositioning Flights Or Cruises
The number one tip on our list of top 9 travelling budget tips and tricks is a search for repositioning flights. If you didn’t know, repositioning flights are flights that airlines use in order to move their crew to another location that is needed at the moment. They are known to be more budget-friendly than the regular flights and cruises, but you need to have much luck to catch them. So, once again, calling and asking about it is the best possible way to find the cheapest deals and save on your trip.
We hope that this list of top travelling budget tips and trick was helpful and wish you happy, safe and, of course, budget-friendly travelling!
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