Top 5 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Trip

[rohny jones]

Too many people are too afraid to travel because they think traveling is very expensive. Well, while it could be costly, it could also be cheap. It all boils down to choices, options, some diligence, and being smart.

If you are a frequent traveler, by now you should know a trick or two on how to save money when planning or while on a vacation.  But even the masters need some help sometimes. So, while you do not have all the time to do the research, I did the digging for you. Here are Top 5 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Trip:
­­­ Book in advance ­– Some people take the risk of booking their flights very close to their fly date and end up paying more. The prices of basic travel commodities like airfare, transportation options, tour packages, and accommodation are relatively higher when you get closer to your travel date. Be smart and book them in advance.

Use travel apps or visit travel websites on incognito mode – A simple trick of using websites on incognito may save you a dollar or two. Going in private will protect you from websites tracking your movements on the web through cookies. Therefore, it becomes harder for them to identify which flight or services you want to book.

Try DIY tours ­­­ – Yes. If you are an outgoing and adventurous person, one way to save on tour packages is by Doing-it-your own! While there are available travel agencies that offer their assistance and expertise in building your itinerary, with the available resources online, it is also smart to build your itinerary on your own.

Use coupons by downloading travel apps – Travel apps like Agoda.com, Traveloka.com, or Booking.com usually lets you score a discounted rate by using a promotional coupon, especially if you are a frequent user of the app. If you’re a first-time user, you may be lucky to get usually get additional discount by possibly receiving introductory rates in the form of a coupon code.

Don't book a seat– Unless you are on a long-haul flight, it would not do you harm to let go of the leg room when flying. While comfort is priceless, more savings on your flight by not booking the seat is also not a bad idea at all.

So, when you are ready to travel again, take note of this hacks and tips so you can save money on your next trip.