Traveling to new places and discovering fascinating things is exciting. Everyone wishes to go to their favorite destination for a few days to unwind but usually the costly expenses of the trip prevent them to do so. You need money to travel anywhere, but there are ways you can do this in a more affordable way. For instance, it always helps to book your tickets and accommodation well ahead of time. This helps you to save significantly on traveling expenses.
Just like this, there are several other tips that you can follow and enjoy a less expensive but exciting trip to new places.
Five Top Tips and Tricks to Travel on a Budget
Here we have listed some of the best money-saving tips and tricks for traveling to your favorite destination.
1 – Choose the right time to travel
Traveling to an unknown destination can always result in unseen delays, for various reasons. This is why it is recommended to be flexible with the time of the year you plan on traveling. Most travel destinations are season-specific. This means they are more popular during a particular season or period of time in the year. This is also the time when the rates for food, accommodation and conveyance are usually higher than normal. So, when seeking affordable travel destinations, make sure to choose the “off-season” to travel. Usually, such places offer cheaper rates for touring and accommodation during the slack period. This way, you can enjoy the trip without the usual crowd of tourists and in a less expensive way.
2 – Select from alternate affordable travel destinations
Though the popular spots are what everyone wants to visit, there are numerous alternate less-famous destinations you can choose from. India is well-known for being one of the highest-recommended places in the world for budget travel.
A simple Google search of any region will give a variety of alternate budget-friendly tourist destinations all over the country. This may include less-known rural destinations and various budget weekend getaways.
3 – Choose cheap modes of travel
In India, railways are the cheapest mode of traveling, especially to distant destinations. The Indian railway network spans the entirety of the vast country and even connects to some of the most remote destinations. It is also one of the safest ways to travel far in the country. It is an extremely popular mode of travel so make sure to book your tickets as early as possible.
Despite its extent, the railway network is still limited as compared to the state bus transport systems. Traveling by bus is only slightly more expensive than a train but it will help you to reach even the most remote destinations. Millions of families all over India travel by bus to close-by places for affordable family vacations. However, if you are planning on a backpacking trip through a city, then it is recommended to use any of the several commercial cab apps that are popular in India, such as Ola, Uber, etc.
Similarly, if you have to travel by plane then too, you will need to book your tickets well in advance. The tickets are cheaper when “released” initially and get gradually more expensive as the flight date gets closer.
4 – Ask for affordable accommodations locally
Most of the time, you can find the most affordable accommodations quite close to your arrival destination. There are numerous budget hotels and cheap dormitories near the railway stations in big cities. Hostels are highly recommended for being incredibly cheap but safe at the same time. Most experienced budget travelers recommend asking local residents for the cheapest accommodations nearby.
5 – Try street-food over hotels
If you truly want to experience the culture of the place in an affordable way, we recommend eating street-food instead of glitzy restaurants. Many travelers from abroad are hesitant to try local cuisine for fear of falling ill. However, street-food is the extremely popular in India and you will find throngs of couples and families around the tiny push-cart stalls and small restaurants on street corners. Besides this, homestays are growing more popular in India. Similar to AirBnb, homestays offer safer and affordable accommodation along with healthy home-cooked food. This is another excellent and inexpensive way to taste the local cuisine.
Conclusion
These 5 tips can help you to save money, whether you are looking for affordable family vacations or simply looking to go on cheap weekend trips. These money-saving tricks are extremely useful for beginners as well as experienced travelers who want to enjoy the exciting new things that every place has to offer.
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