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You can travel without saying Bon Voyage to your savings by following these how to tips on ways to save money on traveling expenses.
1. If you really want to save money on travel costs, the first thing you need to do is make a travel budget and stick to it.
2. Rent and RV instead of buying one. The same goes for boats and other water sport vehicles.
3. Save money on travel costs by traveling by bus or train instead of an airplane.
4. Save money on travel costs by making airline reservations in advance.
5. Take a bus or subway to and from the airport rather than hailing a cab. To save even more, ask a friend to job you off and pick you up.
6. Save money on travel costs by flying by standby. This can result in big travel savings.
7. Give up your seat if the flight is over booked. The airline will usually reward you with a discount for your it.
8. Use the lobby payphone instead of making calls from your hotel room. Hotel phone charges are usually outrageous.
9. Don’t use the hotel mini-bar. The mini-bar charges are usually absurd. Bring your own drinks and snacks to save on travel costs.
10. Don’t use room service. Go out to get you meals, and when you do, go to an offbeat restaurant favored by locals rather than those around the hotel that cater to tourists.
11. Save money on travel costs by taking your own snacks on airline flights. Many airlines are now charging extra for snacks and meals.
12. Combine business trips with pleasure trips. Since many airlines offer discounted fares for when you stay over on a Saturday night, spending an extra couple of days at a location enjoying the sights might be a money saver.
13. Always inquire about discounts when making hotel reservations. Negotiate too. This may also get you a free upgrade.
14. If you belong to AAA, check out their money saving discounts offered to members.
15. Don’t shop at airport and hotel gift shops. You will pay top dollar to purchase items and gifts at airport and hotel gift shops.
16. Save money on future travel costs by joining frequent flyer and frequent guest airline and hotel programs. They will often send travel discounts to their program members.
17. Save money on travel costs by traveling with someone. You can split a number of expenses such as cab fares.
18. Save money on travel costs by traveling to resorts on the off season. They are less expensive and less crowded. This can save you hundreds of dollars on travel costs.
19. When vacationing for long periods, consider renting a vacation cottage or condo rather than staying at a hotel.
20.Rent a small car instead of a big one. The bigger ones cost more.