10 “pocket” tips to help save money when traveling

1. Find out information about the trip in advance

This is an extremely important step to save costs when traveling as well as deciding the success of the tourist's trip. Get into the habit of looking for information about the trip such as means of transportation, prices, places to eat, stay, travel experiences from friends or shared on the internet.

There are many forums and individuals willing to share their experiences and all travelers need is to select and keep them as their own "private capital".

2. Make a detailed plan

You need to spend some time to plan your travel style. Start by thinking about where you like to travel, your food and transportation plans, your budget, etc. The more detailed your plan is, the more places you can explore at the lowest cost.

3. Off-season travel

Summer can be the best time of year to visit Europe and winter is great for the Caribbean... But it's best to go before or after. Prices are low, the weather is nice, restaurants and hotels are happy to see you and there are very few tourists on the streets.

This may not be the warmest or sunniest time, but it will definitely be the time when the prices are best.

4.Choose from free activities

If you search hard enough, you'll find plenty of free activities. Check out what's going on at your destination... Museums often have one free day a week and discounted admission at certain times of the day. For example, when traveling in France, museums in London are often free, which is a dream for history and art lovers. In Paris, you can visit the Louvre for free on Sundays...

But you need to remember to come early or you will have to face the possibility of waiting in line for quite a long time because there are certainly many people "hunting" for opportunities like tourists.

5. Use public transport at your destination

Consider carefully when choosing a means of transportation. Local buses can have one or more routes, long or short, and the fares are always reasonable. Motorbikes in the highlands are also very cheap. Traveling by motorbike is also a good way to save money, but you must always ensure the safety and the ability of those drivers to "play hard".

In addition, walking within a few kilometers because walking helps you have a closer look at the image and lifestyle of local people.

6. Enjoy street food

To save the most on travel expenses, you should also limit eating at large restaurants, choose affordable eateries or enjoy street food. Don't think that eating at large restaurants will allow you to enjoy all their specialties, street food and affordable eateries are the rich cradles of regional specialties. So, don't be afraid to enjoy specialties at sidewalk eateries...

7. Use credit cards flexibly

Credit cards are very beneficial, allowing you to advance money, making shopping safer. In addition, credit card owners also enjoy many benefits that few people pay attention to, such as early hotel check-in, free room upgrades, etc.

8. Set a daily spending limit

Interesting things are what you will see a lot in tourist places, if you do not set a spending limit, you will find it difficult to control your shopping pleasure. Setting spending rules will help you know how to spend more reasonably and avoid buying unnecessary items.

This money-saving travel experience will help travelers know how much money they have spent, and realize what is unnecessary. From there, balance your spending the next day. And remember not to buy unnecessary things.

9. Don't be afraid to bargain

Especially when going to the market and buying gifts to bring home. Not to mention the fact that tourist areas are expensive, it is natural that tourists from other places will be "squeezed" when shopping. Therefore, you should be bold to bargain. Usually, reduce about 30 - 40% compared to the price given by the seller.

10. Shop wisely

When traveling, you are easily overwhelmed by the attractive specialties as well as the lovely souvenirs, however, seemingly small things will make the money in your pocket "fly away" very quickly. Therefore, consider carefully before buying things to see if you really need it? You should consult friends and locals to know where to buy specialties to ensure quality. If traveling with friends, tourists can invite them to buy together in large quantities to enjoy price incentives.

Look closely at discount programs to own branded goods at attractive prices. In addition, shopping at duty-free booths is also a smart way to save money when traveling.