5 Ways to Save Money While Traveling

Date
Jun, 01, 2021

Traveling can sometimes be expensive. Yet, most of us would like to travel more and try to make this an adventurous year. In this blog post, I will share five ways you can save money while traveling. These tips will help you stay under budget and enjoy your vacation. 

1. Book on the best days

Booking your flights in the middle of the week can be cheaper than you think. Tuesdays and Wednesdays often have the most affordable airline fares. Next time you are booking your flight, remember to be flexible with your travel dates.        

2. Book one-way tickets

Booking two one-way tickets can sometimes be cheaper than booking a round-trip. If you believe a round-trip ticket is too expensive to purchase, only book the most affordable fare. If the ticket to leave is cheaper than the one to return, purchase your ticket to go and continue to search other airlines for affordable prices before buying your second one-way ticket. 

3. Bring your own airport snacks

Airport prices for snacks or food can sometimes be doubled the cost of what you would usually pay at your local grocery store. You don’t want to find yourself spending your vacation money before you even get to your destination. One way to avoid spending money at the airport is by bringing your snacks. Bringing something that will be able to minimize your appetite until you get to your destination. 

4. Skip the hotel

Rather than a hotel or an Airbnb stay at a friend’s or family’s home. If you are traveling to a state or a country where your friends and family reside, you will save hundreds of dollars by staying with them. You will be able to do the same activities you had planned and spend time with your loved ones. since you saved money on paying for a place to stay, you will be able to add more activities to your list and get the most out of your vacation. 

5. Look up activities beforehand

Research free or fun affordable activities before your vacation. Sometimes your vacation dates may fall on the exact dates when free local events are taking place at your destination. If you cannot find anything free, there are always fun and affordable activities you can do while on vacation. Doing your research in advance can save you more money than you think. 

Before you start making any traveling plans, be sure to do your Covid-19 test! It is our responsibility to get tested and protect others around us!

5 Comments

  1. Reply

    Diphaella

    February 21, 2021

    This information was useful, thank you!

  2. Reply

    Naiomi Spencer

    August 28, 2021

    i didn’t know there were cheaper travel dates! do you know if there’s cheaper travel times too?

    • Reply

      Laissa

      August 30, 2021

      From personal experience, early morning flights tend to be the cheapest!

  3. Reply

    Alecia

    September 5, 2021

    Omg yes booking during the week vs the weekend is so beneficial! Will be doing this from now on! Thanks love 💕

  4. Reply

    Esther

    November 10, 2021

    Yesss!!! This is the best option to save money & travel.

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