Helpful Travel Tips to Save Money and Time
Plan long before:
Planning is the key to a well-organised vacation. Start planning before three to six months ahead of your vacation. Book all your rail or flight tickets well in advance as they cost you several times less than what they will in the last minute. Even some hotels and resorts offer pre-bookings at lower prices. Talk to your travel agent and get the best price.
No extra luggage:
Always try to travel light by carrying only what you need. More luggages will only increase the transportation cost as airlines charge high price and also you may have to rent a bigger car when you reach the destination. It also results in clutter while packing and unpacking, which results in wastage of time.
Food expenses:
Just because you are visiting some exotic place, that doesn’t mean that you have to dine at expensive restaurants. Remember that you are there to relax and explore the place and not for eating alone. Always carry chocolates and fruits to kill the hunger. Also, carry water bottleswith you. Try to eat locally famous foods at mediocre prices.
Exploring the destination:
Look for touring packages offered by local travel agencies at the destination as they will save you the money for renting a vehicle apart from freeing you from hassles of finding the popular locations.
Travel local:
Rather than hiring luxury vehicles for sightseeing, you can prefer the local way of travelling like trains and buses. Local cabs can also be your choice of cheap travel. It will not only be economical but will also give you an opportunity to mingle with the locals, talk to them and explore about some of their traditions and customs.
Travel partners:
Always prefer travelling with a friend or family member. This can save you a lot of money as you can split up several expenses like car rentals, cost of accommodation, etc.
Controlled shopping:
Keep a check on the shopping. You don’t have to buy costly souvenirs to make the trip memorable. Even the cheap ones can give you the same feeling. Moreover, the items are pricier in tourist spots. So, make a wise purchase.
Lastly,
You may be contemplating about a travel loan or a loan on your credit card to budget your vacation. It is advisable that you take a PPI Insurance along with it. Check with your banker to know the conditions for such insurance and how to file PPI claim back.