Maximise Your Travel Budget With These 7 Handy Tips

In case you’re missing out, there has been news everywhere regarding the steep Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia (DCA) fees imposed on airlines effective from April 15 onwards. How steep, you say? Airlines in Malaysia will be charged 10 times more than the present rate! That means with such fee increase, you can expect the airlines may have to cushion their burdens by hiking up the price of the flight ticket. So, if you are planning to travel anytime soon, prepare to cough up more money than usual. Yes, we know it sucks and it isn’t fair. But of course, that doesn’t mean you have to give up travelling at all. Unless money is not an issue, there are ways where you can S-T-R-E-T-C-H your travel budget while you’re on the vacation. Well, without further ado, here goes!

Say “No” To Peak Season

Travelling during peak seasons like school breaks and public holidays tend to be costly. If possible, choose off-peak seasons. Not only the price of the flight ticket is cheaper, off-peak seasons are typically less crowded as well! Better yet, always plan ahead when comes to purchasing flight ticket. That being said, keep an eye on the airlines’ best deal and book in advance. To make your life easier, click here and here.

Take Public Transportation

Whether you are in the Asian or European country, it’s best not to take taxis. We are not saying that taxi is bad or dangerous but if you’re looking to save money, consider taking these public transportations such as buses or trains. Assuming you are travelling in a major city like Hong Kong, consider purchasing their travel passes instead of a single-ride ticket that gives you more value and convenience.

Stretch Your Legs

Unless your destination is too far, consider walking instead. Not only you get to enjoy the surrounding better, but also gives you the health benefit of stretching your legs. Hey, talk about “killing two birds with one stone”. Of course, it all depends on the places you’re heading to. Whatever it is, always be alert when you’re travelling abroad.

Avoid International Roaming

We all know that no travelling would be complete without posting all the photos and so on in the social media such as Facebook and Instagram. Except that using international roaming services can be costly. Instead, what you can do here is to buy their local prepaid SIM card if you’re looking to access the internet. If that sounds too much like a trouble to you, make use of free Wi-Fi you can get in places such as hotel and cafe.

Eat Local Food

Let’s say you’re travelling to Bangalore in India and you choose to dine at an international restaurant chain that is unlikely going to save you money, right? So, be smart and opt for their local food instead. Don’t be shy, ask around. Besides, eating local food whenever you’re abroad is among the most wonderful travel experiences one could ever have.

Go For Group Tour

While we understand it’s always nice to travel “free and easy” (hello, freedom!), it can also put a burden on your budget if you’re not careful enough. Consider booking a group tour instead to save costs. This is because group tour typically included some/all meal, local transport and accommodation. Plus, you get to make new friends as well!

Stay At A Budget Hotel

One of the main reasons of travelling abroad is to unwind as well as experience their culture and whatnot in the foreign country. So, instead of spending most of your budget on the expensive or luxury hotel, opt for budget hotels to save money. Besides, modern budget hotels these days gives you several benefits such as free breakfast, Wi-Fi access and a more personalised service. Clueless which budget hotel to go to? Try Agoda or Expedia!

So, there you have it! Hopefully with these tips above, you can enjoy travelling while maximising your budget at the same time. For more budget-friendly tips associated with travelling, here is another article that might help you out as well!