Thinking of traveling abroad in 2024, but the expenses seem way too high? You don’t need to drain your savings to have a great trip. Here are 12 tips on how to travel without breaking the bank this year.
Pack Smart and Light
Packing smart is one of the most important things that can make or break your trip. Make sure you save some money by packing all your essentials so you don’t have to spend money on them during your trip.
In addition, pack light to avoid extra costs at the airport. Do you really need 12 cloth changes for a two-day trip?
Pick a Budget and Stick To It
This can be very tricky to do, but it’s not impossible. Do your research before embarking on a trip. This way, you understand the average cost of things like food, accommodations, travel, activities, etc.
Therefore, you can use this knowledge to create a realistic budget. Make sure to add miscellaneous expenses and stick to your budget during your trip.
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Minimize Eating Out
One of the best parts of traveling is trying new food and eating out. However, do you really need to eat out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every single day?
Go grocery shopping at a local store and make some of your own meals while also trying the local cuisine at different times. You will find that it saves a lot of money.
Free Activities Are a Steal!
As a tourist, most people will make you pay for your activities. However, researching properly can show you many fun and free activities in the area.
Parks, museums, and beaches are usually free of charge, and you can enjoy yourself without spending a dime! You’ll also meet new people and discover fun places by yourself this way.
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Consider Staying with Friends or Family
If you are traveling to a place where a family or friend lives, this may be a great tip for you. Hotel costs take up about 50% of a regular travel budget.
By staying with a friend or relative go free, you get to save that money and use it for other things during your trip. Isn’t that better?
Travel Through The Night
Traveling overnight is one of the smartest ways to start your trip. It saves you both time and money, so you can get the most out of your trip.
Furthermore, it helps you to avoid paying for accommodation. If you complete your travel at night, you will have your daytime to explore and enjoy your trip fully.
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Use Skyscanner for Cheapest Flights
Skyscanner is a great app/website for people who are traveling on a budget. It allows you to plug in your travel dates and arrival/destination airports, and it will provide you with the cheapest flights available.
Another great tip is to avoid traveling on weekends as flights cost a lot more on those days. Tuesday through Thursday are the best days with the cheapest flights.
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Travel Off-Season
Traveling off-season is one of the smartest things you can do. It’s a great way to save money as both flights and hotels are relatively cheaper at that time. The demand is lower, so the prices drop significantly.
However, you have to be mindful of the pros and cons of traveling off-season. For example, some places are off-season because of terrible weather conditions.
Book Your Flights Early
This is another smart tip to save costs. If you book your flights early, you get the cheapest rates and save more. However, if you book very close to your flight, the prices are considerably higher.
Pro tip: be mindful not to book too early or immediately tickets drop. Book your flight 100 to 21 days before your trip.
Use Public Transportation
Taxis and Ubers can be ridiculously expensive in some areas. Therefore, it’s better to use public transportation. Learn how to get around while doing your research for the trip.
It will help you save a lot of money. If you’d prefer to use taxis, make sure you take safety precautions as it may be unsafe in some places.
Bring Your Own Water Bottle
This may seem somewhat irrelevant, but it is quite important. You may be surprised at the cost of drinking water in some areas. Therefore, it’s better for you to have your own water bottle handy.
This way, you can fill up at water fountains or the nearest Starbucks. You also don’t have to buy water for your entire trip, and the environment will be grateful to you for reducing your plastic waste.
Travel in a Group
Traveling in a group reduces costs drastically. You get group deals and exciting offers, and you end up paying small amounts of money for different stuff.
You can also split the bills on things like accommodation, car rentals and even tourist activities, which usually give discounts. Plus, wouldn’t it be more fun to have people you know around to make memories?
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