Having proper knowledge of how to save money while on a vacation will help you maximize your experience and also minimize cost. First and foremost, travel doesn’t have to involve breaking your safe box(literally). What most people don’t consider is the expenses they incur while enjoying a vacation. These expenses can come in the forms of;
- Eating out for every single meal of the day.
- Using an Uber or other high-cost form of transportation to every destination.
- Tipping the locals and waiters carelessly.
After any trip, do you find yourself wondering how you managed to exceed your budget plans?
Well, it seems like we all need these money-saving tips for our next vacation.
SAVE MONEY BY PACKING LIGHT
In all honesty, packing light just means having hassle-free travel. There’s even a formula for achieving this. Which is taking half of what you intend to travel with and carrying twice the money. 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.
EXTRA BAGGAGE FEES CAN BE AVOIDED!
SAVE MONEY BY BOOKING HOTELS THAT OFFER BREAKFAST
Not just any breakfast but complimentary breakfast. This will help you get the stress and expense of paying for breakfast out of your mind. More than half the hotels in choice areas offer a free breakfast. Might be local or intercontinental. Having this free breakfast plan checks off one less meal you’d have to pay for each day.
SAVE MONEY BY TIPPING WISELY
The meal was overpriced so add the extra tip on the bill? However, some restaurants charge an automatic service fee for groups of more than six people.
SAVE MONEY BY BLENDING IN WITH THE LOCALS
Blending in with the locals is a very great way to save money while still having a great vacation. This can be done by shopping where the locals shop or by trying to eat where they usually eat. It’s important to abide by the “live like a local” mindset. Activities like shopping at local markets, eating at local small restaurants, using less expensive means of transport by taking local transportation all save money. Apart from all of these activities saving you some extra money, it also enables you to have a more authentic and undiluted experience of the place.
ALWAYS HAVE YOUR BOTTLE OF WATER
If you keep a close watch on the amount of money that goes into buying a bottle of water at least once in two hours, you will realize that it’s a high expense. Having a refillable bottle of water comes in handy all the time. So instead of paying for water, you refill your bottle at fountains and other places where you can get the water for free.
In a situation where you have no other choice than to buy water. It’s advisable to purchase a bigger bottle of water instead of the smaller bottles that easily run out.
The environment will be even safer when you have your refillable bottle because you’re using fewer plastics.
SET A DAILY BUDGET
You wake up each day with a plan of what activities you’re getting involved in. Having a strict daily budget will help you pay attention to what’s necessary for your trip and also what is not necessary to spend on. Remember that the goal here is to save money while having an amazing vacation. Yes, they can co-exist.
WHEN YOU EAT OUT SKIP THE DESSERT
Skipping the wine bottles or glasses and also the dessert helps keep your bills low. These kinds of expenses are very easy to overlook but when they add up, they make a difference in your budgeting. Save money with this trip. You can get your bottle of wine from a local store and enjoy it in the comfort of your hotel room.
WATCH YOUR CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Consider the exchange rate of every vacation destination on your list before picking one. How high or low is the exchange rate? Does it sit well with your budget? Many local exchange centers have high rates so it’s best to do a little research online. To save money, search for the best places to find to get cash in the local currency.
PAY A VISIT TO THE GROCERY STORE
It’s not news that hotels overcharge for everything, downright to basic toiletries. Pay any of the grocery stores closest to your hotel a visit and stock up on the snacks and water.
BONUS POINT
Planning your vacation with the help of a licensed travel company helps you save all the money that you can. This is while also enjoying a beautiful vacation.
Raymart Aviation has been in the service of planning the best types of vacations that leave everyone involved satisfied and looking forward to another one. Click here to get in touch with our seasoned travel agents.