These travel tips apply to both domestic and international flights so you might want to read carefully in order to score some points with your wallet and travel budget.
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In this article, we’ll be looking at commonly overlooked travel tips that will have you saving more money. Let’s get started.
BOOK FLIGHTS BEFORE ITS’S WEEKEND
If you’re looking to save up some money while traveling, then booking flights on a weekend is a big NO. Except if it’s an emergency or a preference of course. We all know that airlines and airports experience peak and busy hours during the weekends. Rather, book your flights during the middle of the week. If you have a trip to make during a weekend or a peak season and you are on a budget, it’s advised that you book the tickets before the weekend or peak season. For example, early Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings are the best times because they have the lowest fares then. This travel tip will have you keeping away big bucks.
TRAVEL OFF-SEASON
Off-season here means non-holiday seasons like October, June, and February. What is the best time to travel anywhere and everywhere? Flights are cheaper then and if you can, this is the best time to make that solo or group trip.
When it comes to travel, some weeks are much busier than others. And some days are even beyond busy. Every airport will be clogged with people. Longer and impossible looking queues. Even booked out airlines.
Avoid traveling during one of the year’s busiest travel seasons. Try scheduling your vacation for a less busy travel season instead and enjoy the lack of stress.
Note-worthy travel seasons include;
- JANUARY: January is a great time to travel. This travel season always has limited deals so it’s a very good time.
- SEPTEMBER: Oftentimes, September marks the end of the peak travel season. So for those able to dodge the back-to-school and back-to-work process, the month offers a prime opportunity to pack up and plan a getaway.
- CHRISTMAS: This travel season is when people travel to be with their families. Extra-cold weather, snow, and fog can cause major flight delays and increased layovers. Which all amounts to stress especially when the whole family is in town.
- EASTER: For religious people and non-religious people, Easter has also proved to be another travel season that isn’t exactly very ideal. Many families travel to be with their loved ones for this important holiday.
- WEEKENDS: Weekends experience higher flight prices and quite longer airport queues.
- NEW YEAR’S EVE: This travel season is another hazard when it comes to booking flights and getting to the airports. This is another high-traffic day for airlines. Even road users don’t have it easier during this period.
To avoid the hassle and disappointments that come with trying to book flights or private jet charters during these travel seasons outlined above, book at least weeks or even months ahead of time.
BRING YOUR OWN SNACKS
Airport food is overpriced, no matter the airport. So the hack here is to have your favorite cookies, chips, fruits, etc plus water. You’ll manage to get them past security. This travel tip is much overlooked but will have you saving precious pennies.
TRAVEL LIGHT
While packing your bags for a trip, throw in the essentials first which include your toiletries, travel documents, underwear and clothes. You do not have to pack more than 2 coats or jackets. The hack here is that you can wear multiple items of clothing on your body in order to make more room for other essentials.
And also, traveling light will save you some points on the baggage fare.
In all honesty, packing light means having hassle-free travel. Packing is easier and less of a rocket-science thing when a packing list is created for the intended vacation. This list is created while putting the type of vacation, destination, weather, and activities planned into consideration.
Packing lists ensure that you prevent running into a “forgotten items” scenario especially when you arrive at your destination. To create a packing list, settle down and write a list tailored to fit all your whims and caprices.
Also, allocate money to items that can be easily purchased at your travel destination to avoid extra baggage fees.
BOOK WEEKS BEFORE
For one, you’ll be much more prepared from the day you booked and also you’ll be able to add some new events or take out some events from your itinerary. Booking ahead gives you a greater choice of flights.
Book three weeks to 3 months ahead of time.
USE INCOGNITO BROWSER
Here’s a little-known travel tip; the price of your flight ticket actually depends on the strength of your local currency. You can book a flight for much cheaper if your country’s currency isn’t as strong as most currencies. Be sure to keep the prices in the currency of your choice.
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