How to save money when travelling

The amount of money you spend during a trip does not completely determine if you will have a good time or not. Spending less during a vacation is possible. All you have to do is to plan in advance and determine how much your trip is going to cost you.

In order to successfully save money during your travels, you have to change your mindset. Many have adopted the belief that travel is expensive and requires a lot of planning. The travel industry has created a picture that in order for you to enjoy your vacation, you have to stay in a five-star hotel, eat at a high-class restaurant and visit top class bars.

The truth is that you don’t need to spend a fortune in order to have a good trip.

In this article, we are going to discuss tips that can help you save money during your travels. Applying the tips in this article will cut your present travel budget by half or even more.


If you don’t need a suite during your vacation, then you should consider other housing option that cost less. For starters, you could look for a cheap hotel or motel that will be able to carter for your housing needs during your stay.

In some areas, you can get an accommodation without spending a dime. All you have to do is to make your research and search for areas where people are hospitable to travelers.

Staying at a free accommodation can be exciting because you will have an opportunity to connect with the natives and learn a thing or two about them.

Also, staying in a hostel can also save you from spending a lot of money on accommodation.

Food and drinks

In some travel locations, foods are very expensive and can eat deep into your budget especially if you plan on staying for a long time. Foods that are sold at tourist location are usually expensive. For a change, try out a local restaurant.

To further reduce the amount of money you spend on food, try preparing your food on your own. If you compare the amount of money you will spend preparing your own food with the amount you will spend in a restaurant, you will find out that you spend more money when you eat in a restaurant. So, whenever you can, try to prepare your own food.


Hiring a fancy car during your travels is a sure way to burn a lot of cash fast. If you are really serious about saving money then you should not hire a car. And perhaps hiring a car might hinder you from exploring the local culture and tradition of your travel location.

A good option when it comes to moving around during your trip is to use the transport system that the locals use and forget about tourist buses and taxis.

The amount of money you spend during your travels is not proportional to the satisfaction you will derive. If you apply the tips in this article you will enjoy your travels without spending a fortune.

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