The Spanish will spend this year during their summer vacations an average of 610 euros, according to a report by the National Outbound Tourism Observatory, almost 50 euros more than in 2021. But there are different ways to save during a trip to get to September without ending our current account. These are the keys, according to the Chollómetro specialists, to reduce expenses while enjoying these days of rest.
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Plan the budget before leaving on a trip. When planning a trip recommends making a budget to assess, on the one hand, if it is possible to pay for the getaway and, on the other hand, the approximate amount of money that will be spent during the holidays. To forecast the costs as narrowly as possible, it is recommended to look for the prices of food, leisure, and transport that exist in the place of destination. Many travel blogs and web pages put examples that can help when making the relevant calculations. In addition, it is advisable to allocate an extra amount in case any unforeseen event arises.
Assess different forms of transportation. Finding the cheapest transport is usually one of the priorities when planning a trip. To get the best option, recommends comparing the prices of travel by car, plane, train, or boat. In addition, planning a trip in advance allows you to find the best transport offers, since tickets are usually much cheaper if they are bought in advance.
Plan meals. One of the expenses that makes a trip more expensive is eating in restaurants and bars during our vacations. To avoid this extra outlay, you can look for an accommodation that has a kitchen, in this way you can buy food in the supermarket and cook it in the apartment. If the chosen accommodation does not have these types of facilities, it is recommended to plan in advance the best places to eat. In this way, you will be able to find the most suitable bars and restaurants and avoid surprises when receiving your bill.
Look for cheap leisure plans in the place of destination. In the In most cities there are cheap options, or even free ones, to carry out leisure and free time activities. Free tourist tours, children’s street shows, walks in the mountains and on the beach… whatever the destination and the type of trip planned, it is always possible to find free alternatives to spend your free time.
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