March 5, 2018 - Meagan Palmer
Last Updated On 11/5/2020
Going abroad is an exciting experience. Discovering new cultures, learning new languages, meeting new people and eating new foods are all part of the visiting new countries. While it is important to relax and have fun while on vacation, it is still important to avoid spending frivolously. Saving money while abroad will mean coming home with a fuller wallet—and the opportunity to soon travel again. Keep reading for some of our favorite tips for saving extra cash while traveling.
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Do Your Research |
Before you leave, make sure to study a bit about what there is to do in the cities you are visiting. Are Sundays free admission to the local museums? Is there a discounted rate on Wednesdays at popular tourist sites? Many attractions in bigger cities will give discounts for students and seniors, as long as proper identification is presented. When it comes to travel research, we’re big fans of Lonely Planet. Need some help creating a travel budget? Check out our blog post about not only making a travel budget, but how to actually stick to it.
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Talk to the Locals |
The best way to learn the ins and outs of a new city or town? Talk to those who spend the most time there—the locals. Residents of your vacation destination will be able to tell you the hidden gems that most tourist guides won’t know. Authentic restaurants, bars, bakeries, shops—you name it, locals will know the best one to stop at. The best part? Because these places are often geared towards locals, expenses tend to be much lower than that of touristy, more popular ones.
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Be Flexible |
Booking your trip with plenty of time in advance will allow for more flexibility. Interested in visiting Paris in July? Use sites like Skyscanner or Kayak and search for flights throughout the month. Clicking on the map feature will allow you to compare prices from day to day.
Try and avoid flying on holiday weekends, as those days will be costlier. Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to be the cheaper days to fly. Also, booking a flight for an unpopular hour, like a red-eye or early in the morning, will save you some bucks as well.
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Give Some Likes |
Companies like to grow their social media standing and will typically offer discount codes to those who help do so. Go ahead and give your favorite travel sites a “like” on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram. Also, head to their sites and sign up for the e-newsletter. Oftentimes the newsletters will provide an exclusive promotion only for subscribers.
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Protect Yourself |
Purchasing a long stay travel medical insurance policy is a great option for those that are planning on traveling for a long period of time. Designed for backpackers or those traveling for a prolonged period of time, travel medical insurance provides flexibility a comprehensive travel insurance policy may otherwise not, such as extending your policy while your on your trip.
Longer vacations often bring a higher level of risks due to more flights, hotels and activities planned. Ensure that you are protected from the unknown for your next long stay trip trip by getting an instant travel insurance quote now! That way, if any emergencies occur during your travels, your travel insurance policy will offer coverage your state-side health insurance may not.
As a seasoned professional with over five years of experience in the travel insurance industry, Meagan has honed her expertise in marketing and operations working for Yonder Travel Insurance. Throughout her career, she's shown dedication assisting customers at every stage of their travel insurance journey, from the initial quote process to navigating the claims process. Her expert understanding of travel insurance equips her to provide unbiased and valuable insights, which help travelers find the best coverage and maximize its benefits.
If you're traveling to multiple countries, select the country you're spending the most time in.
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