Why put off for tomorrow what you can do today? Yes, that includes that trip you’ve been thinking of taking. Whether you want a beach vacation or a trip across the globe, traveling is always something you should consider, especially if it’s been a while. Some people wait until they’re rolling in the dough to fly to their desired destination. You don’t have to! Take a look at our 5 top tips for tripping on a budget: Read on for how to travel on a budget!
5 Hacks to Travel on a Budget
1. Save on the flight.
- Sometimes the highest cost can be the flight and at other times, it could end up being way lower than the lodging. It simply takes some time searching online to find the perfect price. You can look up different keywords and options, such as when you want to find cheap flights to a departure city, etc. There are various websites that always have the cheapest flights, as well, and different tricks like looking at night after midnight, and so much more. If you want to save money on your flight, there are options.
- Where are you traveling to? Where are you hoping to visit? If it’s a popular destination, you may find that traveling in the high-season may not be the best idea. Additionally, you could consider traveling to a unique destination that offers an affordable lifestyle for your vacation, such as a city or country where lodging may be much cheaper than your original destination. For example, you could be considering traveling to Switzerland because you love mountains. Consider traveling to Nepal instead, where you may find a more affordable yet equally captivating experience. Some countries cost more than others, and you may actually find a cheaper country to be a more enjoyable experience.
- Invite a friend. Do you have any friends you would like to travel with? If so, this could be an ideal way to save money on your trip, as you can split all sorts of costs, from lodging to meals and more. Of course, you want to be careful with who you invite on your trip. Some friends may not have the budget and could end up costing you more. Also, you may find that some friends simply aren’t the most compatible travel partners. Then again, you could find that you find a perfect travel partner in the friend you invite, so give it a try.
- Check out RV rental sites who could pay you to return a vehicle. Some RV rental sites in different countries actually cost next to nothing for people to relocate the vehicles. In some places, they’ll even pay you. While traveling by RV and needing to relocate it for a company may restrict the timing of your trip, if you can still get to see the locations you’ve been dying to visit, it could be the perfect solution for your budgeting needs. Traveling by RV is a neat way to see the country or area you want to visit while providing lodging and meals all in one place.
- Bike around the destination city. Taking Ubers or even taxis in your destination city can cost you a lot, especially if it’s a pricey place that you’re hoping to visit. An alternative for getting from one place to the next in your desired destination is to use a bicycle that allows you to both see the city, move your legs, and enjoy spending less while getting more in your overall travel experience.
In Conclusion
Traveling on a budget allows you to take that trip when you want to. It makes it easy to travel more often, as well. While it does take more planning and even months of preparation, the end result of saving money and still getting to visit your desired destination makes this effort worth it.
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Meredith blogs at The Mom of the Year, where she dedicatedly earns her title one epic parenting fail at a time, offering quick, relatable laughs for fellow parents and all their empathizers. She has been part of several best-selling anthologies, featured on prominent sites such as Huffington Post, In the Powder Room and BlogHer, and loves her role as the Executive VP/Operations Manager of The BlogU Conference. When she's not breaking up fights over Legos and juice boxes, she remains fully committed to sharing a less serious look at the world of parenting.
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Janine Huldie says
Great tips on how to travel on a budget and will definitely keep in mind as I book future trips now. Thanks!! 😀
Meredith says
Happy travels, Janine! 🙂