10 ways to save money on traveling to other cities
Finances "sing romances," and you want to go on vacation? We know not from gossip how to plan an unforgettable tour or trip with minimal time and money. It is necessary to prepare for a journey not only because you have a limited budget or to avoid staying in rented accommodation, but also because daily life requires a lot of effort, which you need to outsource to someone during the trip.
Of course, planning a trip while studying is not easy: students must complete many tasks before the deadline, in addition to a limited budget and a tight schedule. It is tough to plan in such a situation when there are fewer tasks. However, you can try to find ways to find time without functions.
Agree that the dream of a modern tourist is to have a comfortable and fun vacation and spend small amounts of money. And we can confidently confirm that it is accurate. However, you will need to set aside time to plan the minor details of the trip, optimize costs, and a few other things, which we describe below.
Plan your vacation in advance
"A pre-planned trip is peace of mind for your wallet," a real travel expert will tell you. Oriented in the dates and took a vacation? Then it's time to find fellow travelers who will share the fuel cost with you using the BlaBlaCar service and book a good apartment or house in advance using Booking or Airbnb.
Choose weekdays for traveling
On weekends and holidays, tourist cities are experiencing a real boom. If you have the opportunity to go on a trip on weekdays - do it. Or combine, which is also sometimes helpful.
Off-season is cheaper
Travelling off-season will save your budget at least twice. For example, to visit Alpes, it is not necessary to go in winter, and even more so - during the opening season of ski resorts. The Alpes is beautiful in all seasons, and in summer, there is its unique atmosphere. Do you want winter mountains? We advise you to plan a trip before or after the New Year holidays.
Organize your excursion
Everyone knows that excursions, especially sightseeing tours, are not cheap. If you can't afford such a pleasure, you can visit a local tourist information center or use a guide. Popular mobile applications like Maps.me will help you navigate the area and suggest popular places.
Mobile applications are our everything
To be fully armed and efficient and with pleasure and spend time visiting the most exciting places of the resort, we recommend downloading thematic mobile applications for travelers to your smartphone.
For example, with Google Maps, you will find out the public transport schedule, and Triposo can become your guide on the road. With the BlaBlaCar service, you can easily find fellow travelers on the way back, and the mobile version of the Airbnb website will help you find a convenient accommodation option. "2event" will tell you about the planned events, and Go2yourdream will help you plan your vacation from A to Z.
Find alternatives for transportation
We recommend finding out in advance about the possibilities and types of public transport in the city you are planning your trip. City buses, trams, or trains in a new town are always a feeling of something new, an opportunity to meet locals or even eavesdrop on their conversations. Usually, you can find public transport schedules on the official websites of cities.
Booking accommodation in the city center will be more convenient for you to walk, which is sometimes even better. And if you rent a car, book accommodation away from the center. You will enjoy a car ride through the city at night and save money on parking and renting an apartment.
Take something tasty for the road
We all love to eat while traveling somewhere, right? Take care of a small "ration" with sandwiches, nuts, or crackers. They are instrumental if there is no suitable cafe or grocery store nearby.
Eat smart
Try renting an apartment with a kitchen where you can prepare your meals. And you will get particular pleasure from going to local food markets: communication with locals, flavor, feeling of local culture and traditions of the inhabitants (especially if you are in a city completely different from yours).
Restaurants for tourists are not what you need if you plan to learn more about the city you came to. Find inexpensive homey cafes where locals have lunch or breakfast. This will help you save money, taste authentic traditional cuisine, and see how the locals spend their time. Street food is becoming increasingly popular, but you need to be careful and learn about the "proven" places in advance.
Use a student card
Just in case, take your student card with you; sometimes, it comes in handy—discounts on tickets and cheaper excursions. Try to find information about additional opportunities for students in advance.
Get pleasant surprises at check-in
Free WIFI is one of the essential options for a rented apartment for each of us. And also - saving a tidy sum of your mobile traffic.
And sometimes, apartment owners love to make excellent gifts on the occasion of a holiday or important date - your birthday, honeymoon, or anniversary. It can be a complimentary breakfast, a bottle of champagne in the fridge, fruit, coffee, or just a good discount on accommodation.
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