5 Ways to Save Money on Travel
Travelling can be so expensive, but you don’t have to break the bank to head out on a new adventure, because there are ways to keep the cost down and sometimes you have to think outside the box to do it.
To try and help some of you get off on your travels with a few extra pennies in your pocket, here’s 5 ways to save money on travel:
Coach or Minibus Hire
If you are heading off on holiday in a large group, then hiring a coach or minibus may just save you some pennies and it isn’t as hard as you may think to hire one. SMC Coach Hire, for instance, offers vehicles (and drivers) that have 8 to 75 seats and all you need to do to get an idea of pricing is visit their website and submit an enquiry.
Prebook Activities
Prebooking activities can often save you money when compared to buying it on the day. So why not sit everyone down, come up with some “must do” activities and then spend some time hunting for the best deals possible on them.
Look For Free Attractions
The saying “nothing in life is free” isn’t quite true. In fact, all over the place, there are free things to do, from visiting parks and local landmarks to many museums who offer entry. So before you head away why not do some research into the area and see what may be nearby and free.
Travel Off-Peak
If you have to travel by public transport, then aiming to travel off-peak can really make a difference to the overall cost. While buying in advance can save you up to 75% with savings being had right up to the day before travel. Also splitting tickets can make for a saving, if you have to change at a station, see what the price is like to travel A – B and then B – C rather than straight from A – C.
Talk to the Locals
Locals know all the best places to visit, so why not try and strike up a conversation with those who know the area well and see where they suggest heading. After all, if anyone is to know about the hidden gems it will be them.
So there you have 5 ways to save money on travel, but have I missed any important tips you can think of?
*This is a collaborative post.
Great post, some really good tips on saving money when travelling! I always monitor flight prices & the cost of the accomodation and try to book at the best time, I can’t wait to travel once this lockdown is over! 🙂
Great tips.
A great tip is to travel in your own backyard. Staying local means you can cut down on travel costs, save on hotels and, if like us, you have difficulties travelling, it’s less stressful. People often forget to explore their own area. I always recommend Googling your own area and see what the tourists say. It’s amazing how people who are unfamiliar see your area, you can learn from them and save money!
A great piece of advice, always helps when it is so expensive when you have three children to take with you x
Ah yes travelling during off peak season I have found definitely is cheaper than say if you went in the summer or at Christmas. Sometimes a difference of 100’s of pounds!
These are some great ways to save money while travelling. I like to go on off peak times as its so much cheaper
One of the ways that I save money is by doing road trips and the driving myself. When you have a family of four, the savings can be quite significant.
These are great tips. I always try to pay for activities ahead. Sometimes ordering tickets online are cheaper than buying them when you get there. I did this when we went to the wax museum in Vegas.
I just love to walk and go camping when we travel. I do visits attractions as well, but being able to walk the city and see it’s people and buildings always makes me happy.
I agree with the last tip. Talk with the locals, not only does it make you feel at home, it also makes you learn a lot about the culture. Plus you’ll learn about the shops or restaurants where you can avail for less.