In this comprehensive budget travel guide you will get ideas and tips that will help you save money and travel on a small budget.

Most of us often have one major excuse for not traveling, and that is ‘no money’. We understand that having limited finance due to regular expenses can be a hindrance in one’s desire to travel the world. But what if I tell you that you don’t need to have a huge bank balance in order to travel to your favorite place? Yes, it’s absolutely true. You cannot only go for a vacation abroad but can also save a lot of money on budget travel. We often spend a lot of money on things we don’t really need. This year, avoid the unnecessary shopping, outings and parties and instead, save that money for your next amazing trip and enjoy your budget travel.

Budget Travel Guide : Tips on how to save money when traveling

Do you want to know how can you travel abroad even if you have less money? Then read below these amazing tips that will help you plan your budget travel.

Keep an eye on air fares

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If you don’t have any specific work restriction, then keep your trip days flexible. This will allow you to get the best ticket deals in low price. If you want to travel in September, you may start looking up at ticket prices a few months before. This way, you’ll save hundreds of dollars. Start planning today and enjoy your budget traveling.

Don’t take direct flight and save money

Flying straight to the destination without stopping can cost you heaps of money. However, if you consider stopping at one or two countries, it will not only give you time to relax but also save your money. Always look for the routes that have stop overs with them. For example, if you are traveling to United States from India, then take a flight that stops for a few hours at Istanbul. Keep in mind that stop over routes are always cheaper than direct flights.

Think about what you want from your vacation

Make a list of the things you really want to do and where. For example, if you want to experience paragliding and jet boating, then you may consider traveling to Turkey rather than visiting New Zealand as there will be much difference in the traveling cost of both countries. Likewise, if you want to have a mini adventurous trip in less money, then go to Dubai and save money rather than visiting United States.

Stay on budget

You don’t need to stay in any luxurious hotel if you are running short of money and want a budget travel. There are many alternative accommodation options available for you to consider including; camping, dorms or even at any local’s home for free. If you are comfortable staying with locals in their home, then Couchsurfing will be very helpful for you.

Look for travel combo packages

Wherever you go, always look for budget travel packages. For example, if you are visiting Queenstown in New Zealand, rather than paying for jetboat ride and forward tours separately, buy a package which includes both as it will be cheaper. Don’t forget to do your research in detail and find out which tour combination suits you best.

Get discount with your credit card point

There are many countries that offer points if you pay via credit card. These points not only get you discounted flight tickets but also give you many other deals. If you are using a credit card, check with your bank and ask in detail about all the perks you are getting upon using your card.

Self-discover places without any guide

Ask yourself, do you really need a guide or you are better without them? If you have done your homework in advance about your travel destination, then you don’t really need a guide person to tell you all the things you already know. Discover each place yourself and save your money.

Check if there are any travel passes

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You should always check whether the place you are visiting, have any special discounts for the tourists? For example, in Istanbul, they offer discounted pass to tourists on which they can visit all the popular museums in the city with no extra cost. You just have to buy the pass once and travel to places without worrying about money.

Check if you are eligible for some extra discount

If you are a member of any company or a store, then check with them if they offer any discounts to their members. If you are a student, you may get some discounts too. There are many discounted deals especially catered for students for their budget travel. Don’t forget to enquire about them before you travel.

Plan what you are going to eat and where

Do you really think you are going to eat out all the time? If you plan to eat at hotels, then it may cost you a lot of money. Check the cheap eats in the place you are visiting. If you are staying in any apartment or with a family, you can cook your own food too. Another option is street food, which is cheapest you’ll find in any country.

Get a discounted pass to use local transport

You don’t need to buy expensive ticket each time you are going from one place to another while traveling. Enquire about a travel pass which will be way cheaper and will save you a lot of money. But you need to do a detailed research about it before you travel.

Try traveling in off seasons

If there is no restriction, then try traveling in off season. This way you can save hundreds of dollars on airline fares and accommodation. In peak season, there are thousands of tourists due to which price of everything is increased. Not only this, almost all the popular destinations get very crowded that can make you wait for a long time in the queue in order to get your passes or tickets.

Don’t forget to buy travel insurance

Traveling to a new place can always affect your health especially if the weather is totally different to that in your home country. It can cause you sickness that can spoil your whole trip. I recommend you to get travel insurance in advance so that you don’t have to pay heaps to the hospitals in case if something happens. Also, if you are going to have an adventurous trip to the mountains or similar place, then chances of injury are always there. Do yourself a favor and get your health insurance before you travel.

Help yourself with a local guide book

As you are not going to hire any guide person, it is important for you to keep guidebook with you with information regarding popular destinations, accommodation, restaurants and other things. Carry this guidebook with you and enjoy your budget traveling.

Travel with someone and share the costs

Traveling with someone is always a good idea. If you have your partner, friend, family member or any other close person, you can travel with them and save money. When somebody accompanies you, you both can share all the expenses and this way, a lot of money can be saved.

I hope you’ll plan your most awaited trip that was pending for a long time due to limited finance. Keep this budget travel guide handy while planning your travel. Follow our 15 useful tips and you can travel on a budget.

I hope you enjoy your amazing trip in less money! Do share your experiences with us.

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