3 Ways to Save on Public Transportation While Traveling

Subway station, London
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Instead of relying on a rental car, Uber, or taxis during your visit to a city, a great way to save money is by utilizing public transportation like subways, buses, and commuter trains. While using public transportation will always save you money, there are even more strategies that you can employ while using public transportation to cut down the costs of getting around even more. Keep these three things in mind if you want to do your wallet a favor!

Know Your Options

In most cities, you will have multiple options for getting around on public transportation. What many people fail to realize, however, is that certain options may be more expensive than others. Be sure to check prices for each available public transportation option and don’t be afraid to choose the cheapest one.

Buy a Multi-Day Pass

If you are planning to use a city’s public transportation system with regularity during your visit, you will almost always find that it is cheaper to buy a multi-day or multi-trip pass that gives you discounted fares on individual rides. Do some research on the public transportation system’s website before you leave in order to know what your best option is.

Travel Off-Peak

Many cities with public transportation systems have implemented a scheme in which it is cheaper to travel during off-peak hours than it is during the times when people are generally commuting. Leave early and go back to your hotel late if you want to save on fares.