Top 10 Ways to Save on Vacation

Time for vacations is nearing its height. And those who have not decided how and where to rest, for sure are looking for quality and at the same time affordable options. Experienced travelers claim that in almost any part of the world you can relax at an attractive price if you know some tricks.

Summarizing the tips experienced, we have compiled our own Top 10 ways to save on vacation.

10. Plan your trip yourself

Even basic knowledge of a foreign language is enough,to choose and book a hotel and tickets to get a visa and make a trip itinerary. However, this does not apply to such mass destinations as Turkey and Egypt - here the prices for tickets and hotels from tour operators are 25-30% lower than for independent booking.

9. Travel in the off-season

A trip to Europe in the period from October to December will cost a third cheaper than in the summer. On a trip to the UAE, you can save in September. And Thailand budget to visit at the end of April, however, the air temperature will be about 40 degrees, but the beautiful period of flowering of tropical plants is coming.

8. Register on the discount sites

Coupons for discounts and special offers to find quite simply. True, the conditions of the tour should be studied very carefully. Often the coupon is not possible to choose a hotel or an uncomfortable time of departure is offered. Before paying the coupon, it is advisable to call the travel agency that placed the offer for the discount and find out the details.

7. Shop at local

stores. Buying souvenirs, food and clothing near hotels and attractions can ruin any tourist. All the same, bought in a local supermarket or shopping center, will cost a minimum of one and a half to two times cheaper.

6. Look at hostels and rented apartments

For example, in the center of Istanbul you can rent an apartment with three bedrooms at the price of a room in a hotel. It's easy to book online 2-3 months before the trip. Hostels are also an attractive option for a sightseeing tour, because here you will only spend the night, spending time watching the sights.

5. Buy travel cards

The travel card allows you to save considerably on public transport. For example, in Paris, a special discount card is offered for city visitors. It is worth paying attention to the Big Bus Tours - a trip on a double-decker bus with stops at all city attractions. Big Bus are available in Dubai, Las Vegas, Paris and 10 more cities.

4. Save on

calls For local calls, you should use the services of a local operator. You can use Skype for free video calls. By the way, this service also provides the opportunity to simply call any number at an affordable price. For calls to Russia it is also beneficial to use the Sipnet service.

3. Eat in institutions for local

Restaurants on the main streets are for tourists. Having learned, where local residents dine, it is possible to save essentially. However, in Asia local institutions are sometimes difficult to visit - waiters do not always know English, and the menu can present a lot of surprises. By the way, in many large supermarkets there are microwave ovens and boilers for heating and preparing semi-finished products.

2. Plan your own excursions

Guide and transfer services are not cheap. To help the traveler come electronic maps, GPS and mobile Internet. Therefore, you can safely think through the route and start off. Renting a car, you can cover many more attractions. By the way, you can save on parking, leaving the car parked near shopping centers.

1. Save on air tickets

Promotions and discounts for flights are offered almost all year round. True, it is necessary to buy cheap tickets in advance, and it is almost impossible to pass them. You can save money by using the services of budget companies( loukosterov).Help to pick up cheap tickets and meta-detectives, which we already wrote about. If you prefer large, trusted carriers, start saving miles that you can spend on the flight.