While traveling is a worthwhile and memorable right of passage for many, it can get quite expensive. That’s why we have compiled a short list of budget friendly tips to get you out of the house and traveling more.
Travel Credit Cards
Making every day purchases, such as gas and grocery bills, on a travel credit card will allow you to collect points all year that can be redeemed for flights, hotel accommodations, and activities. Be sure to keep an eye out on credit card offers that save you more on travel in particular. Travel cards also save you money while abroad, as they limit conversion fees and allow you to keep accumulating more points as you go.
Travel Light and Book Budget Airlines
Traveling light can save you extra cash on checked bag fees, and will also allow you to book on budget airlines that charge more for bags. This is a great hack when backpacking as cheap airlines allow you to get between countries and cities in a rather quick and affordable way.
Book Ahead and Avoid Tourist Seasons
Booking ahead will save you a lot on flights, accommodations and activities. Trains in Europe alone may cost $100 or more the day of, but when booked in advance are much more reasonable. Avoiding heavy tourist seasons, and opting to traveler during quieter months will also save you a lot, as the demand is much lower.