Low on Vacay-Budget? We’ve got you Covered with these ‘Budget- Friendly’ Hacks

Attempting to take a worldwide backpacking trip? That is a good plan, we suppose! But we are sure you would want to keep your budget in check. Travelling on budget is always a wider option because it can take you way farther than what you planned for initially. It seems like a pipe dream to think you could travel the world with a small amount of money. However, it is feasible and can be done responsibly without going over budget, if you keep a few things under your control. Here are some of the budget-friendly hacks that can help you travel on a low-budget:

1. The art of finding cheap flights,

Unexpectedly, by simply looking for low-cost flights in the proper places, you may save a tonne of money on travel. Before booking flight tickets, start comparing the fares. There are many websites that will show you hundreds of cheap airlines in over 200 countries. Explore the art of finding a cheap flight before booking tickets to your next destination.

2. Choose hostels over luxury hotels,

Your accommodation expenses are the deciding factor for your overall expenses of the trip. If you are travelling on a low budget, you can always explore through hostels and capsule hotels instead of booking yourself a stay in the luxury hotels. If you’re going for long durations, say weeks or months, it’s always better to rent a place according to your budget. If you’re an adventure-loving person, a hostel is something that would be an ideal option for your next vacation.

3. Pro tip : travel off-season,

When looking for ways to travel on a budget, the off-season is the greatest time to go. Yes, we agree that the peak season benefits include the weather, more locals out and about, all businesses being open, and other things, but everything is costlier in the peak season, from travelling to accommodation – everything! The best part of travelling off-season is, the destination won’t be flooded with tourists and that’s something that’s rare and we’re assuming, being at the mountains or beaches alone, would be quite a vibe.

4. Travel overnight, always,

No, we are not saying that because it’s a ‘vibe’, it pretty much is, but more significantly, travelling at night would help you in cutting down the cost of accommodation and that’s something that should really intrigue you if you’re travelling on a budget. If you are travelling overnight, you can avoid paying for a night. Although it might not be as comfy as your hotel bed, we assume that the money you save makes up for it.

5. Choose local eateries, avoid swanky restaurants,

Avoid tourist trap restaurants, drunken brunches, and pricey multi-course dinners to extend your food budget. Instead, look for small, locally owned businesses that sell traditional yet affordable food on the streets. The street food options are not just affordable, but also wholesome. Being an Indian, we assume you agree with that. Choose to eat from local eateries at least twice a day. Instead of brunching, in swanky restaurants and we promise you’ll save more than you think.

You’ll find that it’s actually rather simple and enjoyable to plan a trip that fits any budget by making use of these travel hacks. Many happy miles!