Did you think about travel? You thought about money, right? But it’s not all about money, it’s about organization.
For many people, the ability to travel can seem like an unattainable luxury, especially for college students and recent graduates.
Whatever be the case, with a little planning and tweaking, you can have real adventures even on the tightest of budgets.
Tips For Traveling Without Breaking The Budget!
Many people believe that it is necessary to save a lot of money before taking a trip and end up putting off the dream by prioritizing other expenses.
Especially if it’s an international trip. In fact, considering the values of the dollar and the euro, traveling abroad is not that cheap.
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But there are some tips to follow on any trip – whether in Nigeria or abroad – to save money and still enjoy the destination.
Below are some of our tips to travel on a budget and organize an incredible vacation.
Nine Tips For Traveling On A Budget
Here are some tips to organize your budget and have a smooth trip:
First Step
Planning a trip to save money should start long before searching for airfare or accommodation.
The definition of details must be done jointly by those involved, whether family or friends.
It is at this point that priorities must be defined and, based on them, a budget made.
Those who focus on getting to know as many tourist attractions as possible in the city may have to save more on accommodation.
Those who prefer maximum comfort in the hotel may also have to choose to travel somewhere closer to home.
With all the details agreed between those who are going to travel, it’s time to budget how much should be spent on each expense, including transportation at the city, food and access to tourist attractions.
It is also important to set aside a sum of money to take with you for possible unforeseen circumstances.
Don’t Travel By Plane, Travel By Bus!
One of the biggest expenses of the trip is certainly the means of transport used to reach the destination.
If you’re not going too far and there are buses that ply the route, you don’t need to book a flight.
It’s much cheaper! Did you know that you can travel from Madrid to Lisbon for €22 by bus?
In comparison, air tickets in high season do not usually go below €90.
If you want to visit Paris, you can travel from Barcelona by bus for €38, by plane for €140 or by train for €170!
Book Your Flight At The Right Time
A little calculation can go a long way when booking your flights.
If you know well in advance when you want to travel, taking the initiative to search for flights several months in advance can be the key to finding the best deals.
Knowing the visitor peaks of the place you’d like to go can not only help you avoid the masses, but also save you a lot of money.
Also, if you really want to save as much as possible, try to fly during the week, Tuesdays are especially recommended.
Book Your Flight Wisely
In the digital age, it’s always good to have extra tech savvy when booking travel. Sometimes websites track us and jack up prices, so it’s always a good idea to use a private browsing window.
Sometimes prices can also vary from region to region, so it’s also worth using a VPN connection to try and find the best deals.
In this way, you can simulate that you are looking for a flight from another country where it is cheaper.
In addition, you can save money if you book your hotel and flight concurrently. Don’t forget to check the different regional airports.
You’d be surprised how much cheaper it can be to go to a smaller and/or slightly further away airport.
Definitely worth checking out when traveling on a budget is the goal!
Visit The Local Business
Depending on the destination, negotiating for the best prices can be common practice and it’s worth doing a little research to make sure you know the rules.
Getting a good price is just as important as knowing when to stop.
Buying from local businesses is usually the cheapest option and also the most ethical since you will be contributing to the local economy.
Instead of going out to eat every day, consider the option of cooking something in your accommodation to save some money.
Take Tourist Cards Into Account
Consider the option of buying a tourist card before your trip to get discounts, and also the opportunity to save some time by avoiding long queues.
By planning your travel itinerary in advance, you can decide how many museums or monuments you want to visit and compare the costs to see if it is profitable to buy the card or not.
Also, don’t be afraid to go off the beaten track and explore hidden and less touristy places.
Accommodation
The choice of hosting must be done with care to avoid that the cheap becomes expensive.
Some more affordable rentals may not pay off due to the lack of comfort, so it is important to put possible food expenses at the tip of the pencil to see when it pays to opt for accommodation with meals included.
Another tip is to look for places without a cancellation fee so that there are no losses in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Food
It is recommended, even before the trip , to look for restaurants and bars in the destination city. You can usually find menus on social media to get an idea of prices.
If you want to save money in this regard, you can choose to stay in a hostel that has a kitchen.
Buying food at the supermarket and cooking at the accommodation brings considerable savings compared to restaurant prices.
Travel Within Your Means
Do some research on different destinations and compare visitor peaks, currency exchange, and other relevant factors that can influence different travel costs.
For example, in Europe, some of the cheapest destinations are: Portugal, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland or the Czech Republic.
In other more exotic destinations, such as Southeast Asia, although flights can be more expensive, local prices are generally much cheaper.
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