Collaborative post:
If you’re looking into planning your next adventure, why not consider doing something on a budget? Sure, traveling can be pricey from time to time, but it doesn’t always need to be expensive. You don’t always need to stay in fancy hotels, go out to eat on strips, or even shop during trips. Instead, enjoying the moment right then and there can be one of the biggest highlights of an adventure. So, here are some tips for traveling on a budget!
Opt for driving
While petrol can be expensive from time to time, and the same can go for renting a car, why not instead look into a used Volkswagen dealer? One of the best parts about driving when you travel is the fact that you set the pace. You can stop and stretch your legs whenever you like, and you don’t have to worry about delays like you would if you were going somewhere by plane or train.
Avoid trips during the high season
Traveling during the high season can be expensive and frustrating; this is especially more apparent if it’s the school holidays. While every school and country is going to vary when holidays are, for the most part, the summer months from May to August will mean kids are out of school. Plus, October and December are usually the times when kids are also out.
These months, especially the summer and December, are just known for being high season. If you can book trips during any other time of the year, such as January, you’ll be bound to save more money on travel, airfare, hotels, excursions, and so much more.
Avoid alcoholic beverages
When you’re traveling on a budget, your best bet is to avoid alcoholic beverages at all costs. If you do indulge in the booze, be sure to do it in moderation. Alcoholic beverages are usually pricey unless you’re going somewhere such as Eastern Europe, and that’s mostly just affordable beers. In general, just try to avoid spending money on alcohol; this will be the best way to stick to your budget.
Cook local food
If you want the most bang for your buck, preparing a local meal abroad is the way to go. You’ll find the best ingredients at nearby markets, and you won’t have to pay those pricey restaurant fees or tip the server. Even if you don’t have access to your own kitchen in your hotel, then you can usually just eat fruit or even make sandwiches.
Choose cheaper places
Why go to those major travel destinations when you can instead go somewhere more off the beaten path? Major travel destinations are overly expensive and tend to be less authentic as they try to cater to tourists. Instead, choosing lesser-known areas will not only be cheaper and less crowded, but you’re also going to have a better “dose” of how the locals live. But even if you’re not a fan of going somewhere off the beaten path, you can still select to go to cheaper areas.
Sarah x
