Planning to travel this year but worried about the expense? Travel doesn’t need to break the bank, whether you’re traveling as a large family, or a single couple. Here are some top ways you can save money on your vacation in 2019:
Find Free Activities
One of the best ways to save money is to find free ways to sight see within your destination. You’ll be surprised by just how many free activities you’ll find in every area that you visit. Do your research and look for free walking tours, free museums, and other attractions that you can see without needing to pay.
Shop Local
Sure, one of the best parts of travel is enjoying the local food. But this doesn’t necessarily mean you need to eat out for every meal. If you stay in an Airbnb or hotel with a kitchen, you’ll be able to slash your food bill. Not to mention, you can still enjoy the local food, simply shop at local stores and farmer’s markets so you can enjoy delicious cuisine without the restaurant price.
Create a Budget
There’s nothing worse than blowing through most of your money on the first few days of your vacation, only to find that you can’t afford to do the things you’d like to do closer to the end of the trip. For this reason, it’s a good idea to set yourself a daily budget, and track your spending throughout the day so you don’t go over.
Sometimes emergencies or unplanned expenses do arise while on vacation. Always remember to keep a little extra money to cover potential extras. You may also consider applying for a fast loan online if you’re really in a bind. Companies such as 24cash.ca offer small loans that are deposited into your account within 24 hours.
Plan Carefully
I would never visit places such as Europe, for example, during peak season. Not only is it incredibly hot, but you’ll also find it difficult to find accommodations. Prices are ridiculous, and you’ll be dealing with crowds everywhere you go. Instead, choose to travel between peak seasons, normally you’ll still experience great weather (often a lot cooler which makes it easier if you’re out and about seeing the sites), and you’ll pay much less for the same accommodations and flights.
Your money will also go much further in some destinations rather than others. For example, you’ll find you can travel for a week to Thailand for what you’d spend in a couple of days in London. If you’d like to make your money go further, consider regions like Southeast Asia, Central America, and Eastern Europe.
