If you are wondering how to travel cheaply, at LOCK & enjoy! we have the answers you need. We encourage you to read this article we have prepared for you to take into account a series of tips before planning your trip.
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Tips for economical travel
Below, we provide you with a series of ideas to make your trip as economical as possible. The objective is that you can extend both the time and the budget to make your vacation a success.
Planning
Planning a trip in advance is the most important key to ensure that both transportation and accommodation are inexpensive.
For example, if you are planning to go on vacation this summer and you haven’t planned anything yet, everything will be much more expensive now and it is difficult to find any deals. Take note of the following date ranges to make it more economical to plan your trip:
- If your trip is at Christmas, plan after summer.
- For Easter, once Christmas is over.
- Summer travel should be organized after Easter.
During your vacation period, avoid key dates such as holidays. We recommend you to try different dates, as prices vary a lot depending on the week.
Transportation
Transportation is one of the major expenses to be paid during the holiday period. However, there are a number of tricks to find inexpensive transportation, always depending on the point of origin and arrival:
- The web Skyscanner is one of the most recommended options for air travel, since it brings together all the airlines and you can make comparisons. However, Skyscanner does not show the possible offers and promotions that airlines advertise on their websites, therefore, we recommend you in LOCK & enjoy! to compare between the different websites before buying .
- If your vacation is in a city close to yours, a very economical option is BlaBlaCar. In addition, it is also a great opportunity to meet people.
- In the case of trains, the liberalization of the railway sector started last year, therefore, there is already more than one train company operating in the market. There are a total of 4: Renfe, Avlo, Iryo and Ouigo. We advise you to make a comparison between the 4 to choose the most profitable option.
- If the most convenient option for you is by bus, the company Alsa is the most predominant in road transport. We recommend you to visit their website, since they have numerous discounts, offers and promotions.
Lodging
Lodging is another of the big expenses to be paid on vacation. However, there are also a series of guidelines to make everything more economical.
The first thing to consider is where you want to stay, as there are numerous options depending on your mode of travel.
First of all, the cheapest option is hostels and shared rooms. However, this fact reduces comfort, privacy and freedom. Keep in mind that in the vast majority of cities you can sleep for a whole week for 100 €.
The second economic option is the tourist houses or apartments. It has a higher price than hostels, but more affordable than a hotel. In addition, it allows you to have the comfort and privacy of your own home.
And finally, the hotels. There are all kinds of hotels, therefore, the offer in terms of prices and services is very wide.
In any case, remember that the closer to the center, the higher the price will be. If you are traveling to a city with a bus or subway, we recommend that you stay outside the center to save as much money as possible.
On the other hand, compare between different platforms such as, for example, Booking o Airbnb.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are also a major expense on vacation. And it is also closely related to accommodation:
- In case you opt for a house or apartment, it is advisable to go to a nearby supermarket and make a purchase that allows you to have breakfast, lunch or dinner at home. However, this does not prevent you from enjoying the local gastronomy at some point.
- Another option that can be economical is to choose a hotel with some type of meal plan such as half board or breakfast only. This choice will depend on where you are vacationing and, consequently, on how the prices are.
Another important point to keep in mind is that eating in the centers of most big cities is always very expensive, regardless of the type of place. In addition, the food tends to be fast food, so let yourself get lost in other neighborhoods and it will be cheaper and, in addition, with typical food of the country.
Choice of destination
Choosingyour vacation spot is usually not very complicated, since if you like to travel a lot you won’t care too much about the place. However, it is important that you are clear about your total budget, because based on this information you can make a list of places.
Next, analyze the destination, i.e. its standard of living, the number of tourists visiting it, read reviews from other travelers, etc. This way you can know for sure if it is the right place for your budget.
Make cheap tourism with the tips we have provided! And, remember, at LOCK & enjoy! we have Luggage storage for you to leave your belongings while you enjoy your tours. Book with us!
