How to save when traveling!

Alakae Rodriguez |

Saving money while traveling is one of the best ways to make your vacation last longer and feel more rewarding. Simple choices like staying in budget friendly accommodations, eating where locals eat, and using public transportation can help extend your travel funds. Planning ahead by booking flights and activities in advance can help reduce last minute expenses. With smart budgeting and a little flexibility you can experience more of the world without breaking the bank. Here are some tips to help you save while traveling. 

 

  • Plan your trip wisely: Choose an offpeak season to travel because Hotels and flights reduce their costs to attract more customers.
  • Make an itinerary: By planning your route and scheduling visits to attractions in advance, you can avoid unnecessary costs.
  • Eat like a local: By eating like a local you can get authentic and flavorful meals for half the price of a tourist dining location. 
  • Use public transportation: Buses, metros, trams, and trains are usually much cheaper than paying for a taxi or renting a car.

 

Saving for vacation: Saving money leading up to your vacation can be very difficult and stressful as well. Here are tips to help you save for your dream vacation. 

 

  • Set a firm vacation budget: When setting your budget include destination, when you will travel, lodging, transportation and meals.
  • Open a designated savings account with auto transfer: Using this method helps with temptation to spend money you could put into a vacation.
  • Challenge yourself to no spend months: Only spend money on necessities like shelter, food, utilities etc.
  • Reduce unnecessary expenses: Consider getting rid of unnecessary subscription or streaming services, eating out less, and buy generic brands instead of named brands at grocery stores.
  • Sell unused items around the house: Look around your house and sell unused items at a yard sale or online.

 

Everyone wants to go on a vacation but struggle with saving money to actually go but by following these steps you can save more money and go on vacation stress free.