Do you need to travel but are on a tight budget? Undoubtedly, you want to ensure your trip nights are comfortable, and the good news is you don’t even have to break the bank!
Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. These intelligent tips given by members of a popular platform will help you enjoy affordable accommodation anywhere:
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1. Use Local Vacation Rental Companies
A travel enthusiast said, “Local vacation rental companies are my favorite. European countries are perfect for this, but any popular city will have some.” Many vacation rental companies offer affordable accommodation at a small fee, depending on where you travel.
2. Use Airbnb for Your Searches
A user also advised, “I use Airbnb to do my general searches of an area and look for the most affordable places and hosts. Some hosts will be local rental companies with consistently good marks.
Then, I go directly to the local rental company and avoid Airbnb fees. I usually get great deals when doing this off-season and last minute. I also like how there is some hotel-style consistency with towels, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and often host wine.”
3. Use Third Party Sites
Sites like Booking.com and Trip Advisor are suitable for great accommodation deals. They often have offers and membership deals that could even see you paying half for your accommodation. All you need to do is sign up for the apps and keep up with deals.
4. Look Up Hostels
Think of a dormitory-type arrangement with a gazillion beds in a single room. If you are okay with the crowd, look up hostels near you and book them for a night or two. They put you out of your comfort zone but assure you good rest at a great price.
5. Choose Couchsurfing
Those who’ve had to crash on our friends or family’s couches know this too well: good old couch surfing! Did you know you could pay to sleep on someone’s couch? Mostly an option for budget travelers and backpackers, couch surfing is an appealing concept that guarantees affordable accommodation.
6. Housesitting
“You wouldn’t have to pay for your accommodation when house sitting. You get payment to watch the house!” said another user. If you’re looking for cheap accommodation, this is a great option to explore when the house owner has to travel but wants to leave their property in good hands.
7. Ask Your Friends
Word of mouth will be handy when looking for cheap places to stay. Someone who knows someone may know and recommend affordable accommodation. When you inform people of your travel plans, they’ll always volunteer information.
8. Catch an Overnight Train or Bus
You’re looking to pay the least for accommodation, or if lucky, nothing. Taking an overnight train or bus will guarantee savings on accommodation as you’ll nap on your seat till morning. I’m not saying trains or buses are fun, but they will ensure you don’t spend money on an expensive room.
9. Book Early, Prices Hike
It’s always best to book your accommodation in advance as fluctuating prices won’t affect you. If you’re traveling, say two months down the line, look up accommodation and secure a place so when it comes to travel, you’ll be safe and secure in your accommodation.
10. Smile a Lot
A final user left this hilarious comment: “I have a beautiful smile that lets me get away with many things. I tend to check in late into a hotel for those last-minute offers of the night, and then I smile.
It shows everyone I’m friendly and butter up the hotel staff when I need to negotiate the prices. It has worked in my favor before.”
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I’m John Schmoll, a former stockbroker, MBA-grad, published finance writer, and founder of Frugal Rules.
As a veteran of the financial services industry, I’ve worked as a mutual fund administrator, banker, and stockbroker and was Series 7 and 63-licensed, but I left all that behind in 2012 to help people learn how to manage their money.
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