Top Ideas and Tips to Save on Your Next Vacation
Your next holiday does not need to cost you an arm and a leg.
Here are 10 Great ways to save big on your next holiday: (1) Be flexible with your accommodation.
Stay at B&Bs, youth hostels, house exchanges, college accommodations during their term breaks and serviced apartments.
Weeknights are generally cheaper than weekends and stay during off-peak and shoulder-peak travel seasons.
Staying for multiple nights are usually cheaper than single nights.
(2) Plan ahead to avoid paying for hotel stays.
Plan your trip so that you arrive at your destination early in the morning and leave late at nights, to avoid having to pay for extra sleeps.
Plan overnight train trips so your train ticket doubles up as accommodation.
(3) Don't forget your tax refund.
Most countries that charge GST or similar tax offer tourist tax refunds on departure.
Don't forget to keep purchase receipts and claim this back.
(4) Search for coupon discounts before you go.
Many shops have discount vouchers that they post on the web for printing.
If you know where you will shop at your destination, do a search on the web.
(5) Check for free attractions.
Most cities offer some free attractions for tourists such as free CBD tourist shuttles, museum and gallery entries on particular days, botanic gardens and government buildings.
Check before you go.
(6) Buy water bottles and breakfast from grocery stores.
Most vendors at tourist places charge a big premium.
(7) Join backpacking tours.
They usually have similar itineraries to full service tours, but with less tour guide support, and charge much less.
People from all ages join.
(8) Check for half price ticket booths.
Most cities have half price ticket booths to last minute musicals, sport events, opera, ballet and other live performances.
(9) Remember to take your concession cards.
Some vendors recognise Senior and student cards from overseas, so remember to bring them along and check with the service provider.
(10) Eat what the locals have and whatever is in season.
Try street car vendors and local cuisine, they are usually cheaper and widely available.
Here are 10 Great ways to save big on your next holiday: (1) Be flexible with your accommodation.
Stay at B&Bs, youth hostels, house exchanges, college accommodations during their term breaks and serviced apartments.
Weeknights are generally cheaper than weekends and stay during off-peak and shoulder-peak travel seasons.
Staying for multiple nights are usually cheaper than single nights.
(2) Plan ahead to avoid paying for hotel stays.
Plan your trip so that you arrive at your destination early in the morning and leave late at nights, to avoid having to pay for extra sleeps.
Plan overnight train trips so your train ticket doubles up as accommodation.
(3) Don't forget your tax refund.
Most countries that charge GST or similar tax offer tourist tax refunds on departure.
Don't forget to keep purchase receipts and claim this back.
(4) Search for coupon discounts before you go.
Many shops have discount vouchers that they post on the web for printing.
If you know where you will shop at your destination, do a search on the web.
(5) Check for free attractions.
Most cities offer some free attractions for tourists such as free CBD tourist shuttles, museum and gallery entries on particular days, botanic gardens and government buildings.
Check before you go.
(6) Buy water bottles and breakfast from grocery stores.
Most vendors at tourist places charge a big premium.
(7) Join backpacking tours.
They usually have similar itineraries to full service tours, but with less tour guide support, and charge much less.
People from all ages join.
(8) Check for half price ticket booths.
Most cities have half price ticket booths to last minute musicals, sport events, opera, ballet and other live performances.
(9) Remember to take your concession cards.
Some vendors recognise Senior and student cards from overseas, so remember to bring them along and check with the service provider.
(10) Eat what the locals have and whatever is in season.
Try street car vendors and local cuisine, they are usually cheaper and widely available.