Great tips to save money on your upcoming vacation

1. In inexpensive places

Instead of staying in a hotel, you can cut your rent in half by finding accommodation through websites like Hostelworld or Airbnb.

Why should you stay at a low cost place? Firstly, because you go out all day to explore and only come back to sleep. Forget the branded hotels, you will realize that apartments with good reviews from websites are larger, cheaper, more comfortable than a cramped apartment in a hotel, while you do not have to pay a large amount of money. In addition, the owners of the apartments will share with you some tips on finding places to eat and have fun in the city.

2. Limit taxi use as much as possible

If you are not familiar with the taxi culture or fares in the city you are visiting, it is best to avoid them. Unless you are comfortable and familiar with taxis in the area, it is best to use public transportation.

Of course, if you have to take a taxi, it's a good idea to at least get a reference for the usual fare to avoid being "pickpocketed".

3. Cook for yourself

There is a balance between eating out and enjoying local specialties and going to the supermarket to choose food and cooking your own meals at your rented accommodation.

Experiencing different types of street food helps you immerse yourself in the local culture, while enhancing your travel experience, and it's cheap.

4. Learn about your destination

A simple Google search can lead you to many different guidebooks, and many other blogs, giving you tons of ideas on where to go on your trip.

Additionally, you should also look for free tours.

5. Only shop if necessary

When you go on vacation, you often have the urge to spend and buy things frequently, under the pretext that you are enjoying your vacation. As a result, you often return home with more souvenirs than you need, even if you have given most of them to friends.

If you are going abroad, the best way to minimize your purchases is to exchange less foreign currency than you think you need. This way, you won’t feel like you have a lot of foreign currency and be tempted to spend it all before you leave.