One of the biggest concerns for anyone who’s travelling is watching their savings get less and less over time. What happens if you suddenly find yourself out of money and don’t have enough to pay for the next hotel? Fortunately, the trick is to change your mentality and the way you view spending. The Internet is full of tips on how to save when you’re travelling. But most are generic and not very practical. So, here are five less obvious ways to save money on the road. Some may work great for you, others not so much. Experiment and see what does.
1# Plan Ahead and Be Strategic:
You’re travelling around different cities and countries. An often forgotten fact is that the cost of things varies from one place to another. You may be able to get a 500-gram jar of coffee in one country for $2, but over the border, the price is $10. Check the cost of living and stock up on essentials in the cheaper places.
2# Take Advantage of Groupon:
You can find lots of discounts and offers on Groupon for travel including hotels, meals, and entrance fees. It’s always a good idea to check what’s available when you’re going to be there and if it suits your travelling needs.
3# Use Saivian to Get Cashback:
Saivian is a mobile app that allows you to get 20% cashback on all the things you buy. The company collects receipts and gives this information onto larger marketing companies. You have to pay a $120-month membership fee, which means you have to spend at least $600 a month to start making savings on the cashback.
And you can only select certain places to use it both online and offline during that particular month.
But, you can use it for some hotels and flights. And it may be great to sign up before you set off on your travels when the costs are initially high. Another great way to take advantage of this is if you’re travelling across Europe with a group of friends. The collective price of things will make savings.
4# Check Out the Free Events:
There are lots of free events in every city around the world. You don’t have to pay a fortune for an authentic experience. Check online and see what free things are on when you’re in the city. This is a great way to enjoy the city with the locals.
5# Go on a Free Tour:
Free Walking tours are becoming popular around the world. You turn up at the meeting point and they’ll take you to all of the important sites in the city. This a great way to learn about the place and not have to pay for a guide. Tours are tip based and so it’s up to you how much, if anything, you give.
The Takeaway Message:
We all love to travel and we all want to make our money last longer when we’re on the road. Take advantage of these five ways to save money and see which ones work for you. The less we spend now, the longer we can travel.
