7 tips for budget travel in the summer

1. Make a specific plan and proactively manage costs

Before traveling, you should make a detailed plan with destinations, accommodations, food... At this time, you will proactively book rooms, tours, meals and spend within the allowable limit.

To get information, you need to consult the Internet, from friends who have experienced it, travel agencies, online travel websites...Carefully researching your itinerary and stops will save you time and hassle during your vacation. Most importantly, it will minimize your expenses.

2. Avoid eating in tourist areas

If you pay close attention you will notice that food prices are often unreasonably high for restaurants in tourist areas, and the quality of service there is not necessarily good.

Usually, if you just go 1-2 km out of the tourist area you will find much fresher and more affordable food.

3. CConsider the cost of souvenirs

Many people have the habit of buying souvenirs to give to relatives and friends after a long trip. However, souvenir shops always make your wallet emptier and have little practical meaning. Instead, local specialties are a much more interesting choice.

Don't waste your precious vacation time in souvenir shops, experience every moment with your family and enjoy the fun.

4. Buy hotel voucher

If you want to travel independently to save money, buying hotel vouchers is an advantage. These vouchers will help you stay in high-class hotels, enjoy good service but the room price is 10 - 40% cheaper. These vouchers can even be cheaper than the prices on online booking sites.

The units selling these vouchers are mostly 4-5 star hotels and resorts, usually selling vouchers for 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights or 4 days 3 nights, with airport shuttle services, free breakfast...

5. Avoid exchanging currency at airports and hotels.

Each country will use a certain currency, so you need to find out the most economical ways to exchange money before traveling. There are cases where exchanging money domestically will be more profitable, but there are also many countries that offer higher exchange rates when exchanging money in their country. Therefore, refer to the information on currency exchange in the country you plan to travel to find the most economical way to exchange money.

On the other hand, many people often have the habit of exchanging currency at the airport right after landing or at the hotel where they stay. However, that is not a good idea, because the money changers there have strategies with very high commission fees.Instead go downtown, when comparing different rates you will get the best exchange rate.

6. Choose low tourist season

For coastal and island areas, June and July are peak tourist seasons. Therefore, room rates, restaurants and airfares to these destinations are often very high... To save money, you can choose to go to the beach in August and September when it is not really the rainy or cold season.

If you go in June, the highlands are also a good choice. You also don’t have to jostle with crowds of tourists, and avoid being overcharged, touts, and solicited at tourist areas.

7. Instead of staying at a hotel, choose a homestay

Homestay is currently a “hot” choice for tourists. Living with local residents not only helps cut costs compared to staying in a hotel but also helps you make new friends.By eating, staying and participating in local activities, you will make your vacation meaningful and truly memorable.