Want to save money when travelling? Yes please.
If you’re a traveller who wants your money to go further, then you need to try some of these easy, simple saving hacks; use internet hotspots, avoid foreign ATMs, use shared transfers, buy supermarket food, learn some foreign words.
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Use internet hotspots
Needing web access but over your monthly internet limit? Try using an internet hotspot at your hotel or airport while waiting for your next flight. This saves big money.
Not sure how to activate your hotspot? Go to settings on your mobile phone, click on WIFI and select an available network. Sign in and enter a password and you’re connected.
Top tip: Time to install some updates on your mobile? Use a hotspot to avoid costly download charges on your next phone bill.
Don’t do any financial transactions while hot spotting as your personal information may not be secure. Hot spotting is best for internet and non-financial searches.
Avoid foreign ATMs
To save on fees, avoid using foreign Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) for cash withdrawals.
If you are using your debit or credit card to make overseas ATM cash withdrawals, you could be charged an overseas transaction fee plus an exchange rate fee. You may also be charged a foreign ATM withdrawal fee if using one not owned by your bank.
These fees can really add up and blow your budget.
Better alternative? Bring the right amount of cash or other travel or credit cards with you so there’s no need to withdraw from an ATM.
Use shared transfers
To save money on transport costs to and from the airport, use shared transfers. Pre-book and pre-pay before leaving and you won’t need to worry about having foreign cash ready.
You also get to chat with fellow travellers and remember your driver is a local expert. Ask the driver questions on the way.
The only downside is you may need to wait around at the airport while the driver collects all passengers and stop at multiple locations on the way. A bit time consuming but is a big cost saving.
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Buy supermarket food
If you are looking to save money on eating, buy food at the local supermarket. Depending on where you are travelling to, most supermarkets have ready to-go meals or meal deals. You can usually get a sandwich/wrap or a small meal such as a salad with a drink all in the one price.
More money saved mean more spending money! It is also healthier than a big restaurant meal. Win win!
Learn foreign words
You may want to learn a few foreign language words if you are travelling to a non-English speaking country. Google Translate is a great tool which converts English into a number of languages. There are other great language apps and tools available as well.
Good words to learn include; hello, goodbye, please, thank you, good morning, good afternoon and good evening and how much is it.
Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the locals. You may even receive a better deal shopping or bargaining.
Bonjour, Buongiorno, Hola, Guten Tag! Be brave and give it a try. You can do it!
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Linda is an Amazon author, writer and travel blogger. Her website The Smart Travelista offers travel resources and tips via her blog, books, videos and more.
