When you are traveling, saving money is your hardest mission. Even if you have a strict budget, it will be hard for you to follow. It might take only a few days and you will be out of cash. However, saving a decent amount of money can be easily done with a wisely planning. Here are some tricks that can help you saving money on your next holiday.

 

Look for Holiday Discounts on Flights and Hotels

This one is obvious, at least for many economy travelers. Not everyone needs expensive flights and business-class journeys especially when their destination seems like a paradise itself. Do not let the luxury of your flight ruin an amazing experience you will have on beach. In the same way, when you are only spending few hours a night at your hotel, why to invest in something luxurious? Save money or use it to explore amazing places and hidden locations. In the end, the moments and stories you will share with others will be about these wonderful places and not about the luxurious hotels or flights.

When vacations are around the corner, many hotels will provide special offers. You can take advantage of these offers (usually a few months before your trip) to save money. there are also huge discounts and offers available on flights. CheapOair is one of the best platforms to find these offers. Some inexpensive hotels that provide better services as compared to luxurious hotels. Look for an affordable offer because you will need more money for exploring your destination.

 

Use Local Transportation

Taking a taxi to your hotel is probably the most comfortable way to get there. However, a taxi can cost more than what you thought. Avoid wasting your money or stucking in a traffic jam by using public transportation. Google Maps is still the number one navigation app in many countries, simply know the distance and compare all the available routes. By using the public transportation you’re not just discovering the life of the locals but also protecting the environment. It will give you the chance of saving money and exploring the new place you are in.

 

Save Money on Food

Traveling means for many people exploring new food. However, delicious food is not necessarily more expensive. Are you a food lover? It may be hard for you avoid the amazing dishes at the 5-star restaurants. Well, you can still enjoy a good street-food. In fact, you will discover the real local kitchen only by visiting the restaurants that the locals visit. Otherwise, many hotels provide a complimentary breakfast included your room price, that’s how you can enjoy breakfast and coffee without spending extra money. If you are planning to watch a local movie or attend a theater, you may to consider not to buy popcorn or beverages there.

 

How to Deal with Your Money

Electronic payments: They are the safest and you can easily keep track of them: saving money and not having unpleasant surprises on your account will be easier.

Debit card or checking account? If you need cash, better use your debit card because it has lower commissions, around 2%. The credit card, which is able to withdraw from ATMs, has a in many countries a tax between 3 and 5%.

Exchange your money before leaving: In your destination land, the exchange rate is not always convenient, especially at the airport. Exchanging an essential amount of money before leaving can save you a lot.

 

Play the Age Card

Getting old is not always something bad, especially when you’re able to play the age card. If you are over 60 there are many amazing discounts that you can enjoy. TripSavvy is a good place to get all the information. On the other hand, as a teenager under 18 you can enjoy affordable prices in many hotel or use some facilities for free (usually with parents). Furthermore, there are some unique offers available for students. Besides your student card there is also an international student card, just make sure to keep both of them with you. This allow you to get many interesting offers (e.g. theaters, cinemas and even some restaurants). In order to keep your trip on budget, playing the age card will definitely help you.

 

How to Travel Safe with Your Credit Card, Checklist

  • Check the status of credit cards and prepaid cards: Before leaving for your summer vacation, make sure that the electronic payment tools are intact. otherwise you may find yourself without money due to malfunction. Be aware of any damage of magnetic strip and microchip.
  • No Pin in your wallet!
  • Store the pins on your mobile phone: A smart idea is to store the codes under the false name in the phone book, perhaps placing a prefix to the number to mislead the attackers or hacker attacks on mobile.
  • Electronic wallet: Avoid all types of scams or any financial troubles. a digital wallet that can be replenished at any time with money.
  • Call center at your fingertips: Always keep your bank reference number with you, so you can immediately ask for help in case you want to block credit cards and debit cards.
  • Is Your Credit card valid for abroad? Before leaving, contact the bank or check on the website that your electronic payment methods are enabled in all the countries you are going to visit.

 

Collecting enough info’s about available discounts and deals during your next holiday can make everything cheaper. Your vacation would be really enjoyable when you tackle no financial issues. Enjoy the free Wi-Fi wherever you go 🙂