If you’re traveling on a budget, you’re probably already familiar with the best-known ways to save money as a traveler, such as staying at hostels and avoiding eating out at restaurants too often. But if you want to make your dollar (or Euro or pound, etc.) go even further, here are three hacks you can try that might help.
Be Flexible About Flights
Whenever you can, use flexible search options when looking for plane tickets that allow you to search for multiple days and airports within a certain range. Flying into a certain airport on a Monday instead of a Tuesday might end up saving you hundreds of dollars.
Don’t Bother Getting a SIM Card
While the internet might be an indispensable tool for travelers, you don’t need to buy an expensive SIM card in order to get it. In most destinations, you’ll be able to get wifi nearly everywhere. Just download Maps and Google translate languages ahead of time and you should be fine.
Choose Your Credit Card Wisely
With the right credit card, you’ll be able to get travel and car rental insurance included in your benefits, as well as avoid ATM and foreign transaction fees. If you travel often, it’s worth doing the research to find a bank with all of these advantages.
