Indeed, going on a trip is sometimes need a budget. We are not all equal on this subject. Some can afford to splurge for three weeks, and others have to keep track of their daily expenses. We are more in the second category. This is why today we are giving you our advice on how to travel with the minimum budget.

Transport is the first thing that we need to arrange while planning a trip. Some people prefer their own automobiles, or some like to travel on public transports. At the same time, most folks rent a car from rental companies to comfy their journey. If you don’t have your own car, contact a reliable rental car company to get your dream car at an economical price.

1. Think, learn beforehand

First of all, if you want to travel on a low budget, it’s easier to go to a cheap destination. Of course. You don’t have to be inconsistent and choose well where you want to go. You can’t visit the northern areas of Pakistan in a limited budget.

Once you have chosen your destination, do not hesitate to talk about it around you. Look at the good plans lying around on the web. You could find excellent advice there to save on specific aspects of the trip. This was the case for us when we decided to go to Hunza Valley. I did some research and found the right plan from the Tourist Company.

2. List all expenses

Now that you have a precise idea of your next vacation destination, it will be necessary to transform this information into a travel budget. To achieve this, start by listing the various expenses to be expected. In general, they fall into five main categories:

  • Transportation (to reach the destination, on-site and to get home)
  • Accommodation
  • The food
  • Equipment,
  • Recreation, etc.

3. Save on the plane/train ticket or take your car when possible

Depending on the destination you want to reach, it may be advantageous to take the train instead of the plane and vice versa. All of our trips accessible by both modes of transport were more advantageous by plane. But the negative point of the flight is the time it takes to reach the airport. Moreover, having to be there in advance for the formalities (baggage check, customs, etc.) is also time wastage.

Take the car, when the distance allows, you can either take your own vehicle or better, go rental car companies sites like Carlay to reserve your car.  Look carefully at the car’s size to be sure to be comfortable; if you can, choose to be a maximum of 4 in a vehicle.

4. Cheap accommodations

Going with others is a must if you want to save on the accommodation budget. But it is not always possible to go in a group. So for couple travelers, there are other alternatives.

A cheap room? Yes, but pay attention to the location!

Many sites offer promotional offers on accommodation in many countries. It can be advantageous. It’s still not bad to check the real price on hotel websites. You must also pay attention to the location because it can considerably increase your transport budget.

Accommodation expenses are most significant expense during a stay. It is necessary to be well informed about the type of accommodation booked and to determine what is included or not.

The following expenditure items may be additional:

  • Wi-Fi access
  • Various rentals: barbecue, TV,
  • Household chores
  • The host will be required to collect the tourist tax when you arrive on site. Don’t forget it in your travel budget.

5. Eat For Cheap

We all prefer the new food that is the specialty of that area. However, eating three meals a day for a week can empty our wallet. So what we have to do?

To manage your budget, prefer street food, as their meals are less expensive than a restaurant.

Ensure that the fruits and vegetables you eat have been rinsed with potable water and not tap water and watch out for ice cubes.

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