If you wish to travel at a low budget you need to put your brain in business, search for good deals and gather information on all available means of transportation. It may sound very easy but a very daunting task requiring a great deal of work. Here are some tips that may come in handy.
• If you think of traveling, first thought that arises is about booking airline tickets. A great number of deals are offered by airlines during the holiday season. Hence plan your travel during that period.
• However, try to find other means of transportation that are cheap. In some countries there are trains that are quite cheap compared to travelling by air. But you may have to waste a great amount of time. You should be prepared to spend time to save money. Believe that you will even enjoy the train journey watching the wonderful scenery passing by.
• Another cheap means of transportation is travelling by bus. In some places you can find bus services specially allotted for tourists by the local governments at very minimal fare. Try to find such services instead of going for tours that charge heavily.
• Some countries offer day pass at very minimum cost. Using this, you can travel throughout the city wherever you want. Doesn’t this sound interesting? Try to be aware of such options and use public transportation means rather than hiring private services like renting a car though a low expensive option.
• Walking is another best option. Plan a set of places that are nearby to visit at one stretch. This way you can have an experience of the local lifestyle and culture.
• You may have to pay for museums and amusement parks on certain days of week, may be for example on Wednesday they offer free pass for students and foreign visitors. If you plan to visit them during those days you can save money, specially if you decided to go for a last minute option.
• Have local food. Avoid eating in restaurants, it will cost you heavily. Try to find local stores and purchase foods like ready eat sausages, or you can also eat at some small hotels. Doing so will not only save you money but is also an opportunity to try local foods. Also keep in mind the options of getting last minute accommodation deals in the area where you are planning to visit.
• Another available option is to work while on travel. You can do some simple jobs at places where you visit and use the money for your journey. If you are planning to do so, you need to be aware of work permits in various countries. For example if you are planning to work in Australia, you will need an Australia working visa to be able to work in that country.
• European countries offer an excellent feature like obtaining a refund of the value added tax you have paid during the period of your journey. To claim for refund you have to retain all your receipts and should be done at the airport while returning.
• You can even earn money or save your ticket flights by using the cargo flights. There are certain airlines that offer concession in airfare if you sacrifice your baggage weight for carrying cargo.
• Select places that charge fewer amounts of currency exchange charges. If you cannot find such places make use of your ATM card.