Vacations are nearing their peak. Experienced travelers claim that in almost any part of the world you can relax at an attractive price if you know some tricks.
Summarizing the advice of experienced, we made up our own Top 10 Ways to Save on Vacations.
10. Plan your trip yourself
Even basic knowledge of a foreign language is enough to independently choose and book a hotel and tickets, apply for a visa and make a travel itinerary. True, this does not apply to such mass destinations as Turkey and Egypt - here the prices for tickets and hotels by tour operators are 25-30% lower than with independent booking.
9. Travel off-season
A trip to Europe from October to December will cost a third cheaper than in the summer. You can save on a trip to the UAE in September. And Thailand should visit budget at the end of April, however, the air temperature will be about 40 degrees, but the most beautiful period of flowering of tropical plants begins.
8. Register on discount sites
Discount coupons and special offers are fairly easy to find. True, the conditions of the tour should be studied very carefully. Often there is no way to choose a hotel with a coupon or an inconvenient departure time is offered. Before you pay for the coupon, it is advisable to call the travel agency that posted the discount offer and find out the details.
7. Shop at local stores.
Buying souvenirs, food and clothing near hotels and attractions can ruin any tourist. All the same, bought at a local supermarket or mall, will cost at least one and a half to two times cheaper.
6. Take a closer look at hostels and rental apartments
For example, in the center of Istanbul you can rent a three-bedroom apartment for the price of a hotel room. It’s easy to book via the Internet 2-3 months before the trip. Hostels are also an attractive option for an excursion tour, because here you will only spend the night spending time visiting the sights.
5. Buy tickets
Travel allows you to significantly save on public transport. For example, in Paris, a special discount travel card is offered for city guests. It is worth paying attention to Big Bus Tours - a trip on a double-decker bus with stops at all city attractions. Big Bus is available in Dubai, Las Vegas, Paris and 10 more cities.
4. Save on communications
For local calls, you should use the services of a local operator. You can use Skype for free video calls. By the way, this service provides the ability to just call any number at an affordable price. For calls to Russia, it is also beneficial to use the Sipnet service.
3. Eat at local establishments
Restaurants in the main streets are for tourists. By learning where the locals dine, you can save a lot. True, it is sometimes difficult to visit local establishments in Asia - waiters do not always speak English, and the menu can bring a lot of surprises. By the way, in many large supermarkets there are microwaves and boilers for heating and cooking convenience foods.
2. Plan self-guided tours
Guide and shuttle services are expensive. To help the traveler come electronic maps, GPS and mobile Internet. Therefore, you can safely think through the route and hit the road. By renting a car, you can cover many more attractions. By the way, you can save on parking by leaving cars in parking lots at shopping centers.
1. Save on airfare
Promotions and discounts on flights are offered almost all year round. True, you have to buy cheap tickets in advance, and it is almost impossible to turn them in. You can save money by using the services of budget companies (low-cost airlines). They help to find cheap tickets and meta search engines, which we already wrote about. If you prefer large proven carriers, start earning miles you can spend on flights.
