How to Travel on the Cheap

For those who like to travel there seems to be two barriers that prevent them from doing it more often: time and money. While I can’t get you more days off, I can point out some tips on how to travel without spending too much.

Road trips

This is one of my favorite ways to travel. It lets you experience more of your surrounding and can make your trip more spontaneous. If you already have a car you don’t have to worry about car rental, but if renting is necessary check out kayak.com to find the best deal over multiple discount sites.

Wait till the Last Minute

Especially on road trips I often leave booking hotels to the last minute. The night or even a few hours before I want to check in I look up what is available on Priceline.com. At that point hotels just want to fill rooms and you can get great bargains. Don’t do this if there is a major event or for cities such as New York. You might find everything within budget booked up.

Booking Flights

If you really want to leave the country finding a cheap flight can be a bit tricky. If you don’t care when or maybe even where you go google.com/flights can help you find a good deal. It lets you see on a map how much it is to fly to cities all over the world from a starting point. The other day I found a flight from New York to Oslo for under $400 round-trip. If you’re super savvy, having credit cards with travel points can also cut down the cost on tickets.

These three tips can really save you a lot and add a bit of spontaneity to your travels!