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ShareThere are many ways to save money for your trip. But it can be difficult to know how to start saving. Here we list 7 ways to make travelling the world cheaper. Including where to find cheap flights, how to save money with a Hotels discount code 10% and whether to exchange money at home or on the spot.
7 saving tips for all travellers
1. Save money with Hotels discount code - 10%
Sometimes you want to live a little more comfortably and luxuriously on holiday. This can come with a hefty price tag. To make the price a little more reasonable, you can check which discount codes and campaigns Rabble has. Between 6 February and 12 February Rabble have a Hotels discount code where you get 10% discount throughout the week.
Rabble also has regular promotions at Hotels. So you can always save money while staying in comfort and luxury while travelling. Or if you're planning a super-cheap trip, you can book an already cheap hotel and use it for your next trip. Hotels discount code. Thanks to the Hotel's discount code, you can get super cheap accommodation. This is as close to free as you can get.
2. Find cheap flights
There are many websites where you can search for destinations and compare flight prices. One of them is flygresor.se, where you can search for your chosen destination and date of departure to see the price of airline tickets. One way to get cheaper airline tickets is to book tickets with an airline. stopover. Sometimes it can be cheaper than flying direct. So when searching for flights, don't forget to tick the little box that says 'direct flights only'. This is a tip for those travellers who prefer to save money rather than time.
If you don't really know where you want to travel but that you want to travel, you can check out the airline's list of cheap holidays. It contains their cheapest trips with destination and price from three different cities, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö/Copenhagen.
3. travel to a cheap country
By checking Forex semester index you can choose your destination based on the country's price level. The list shows which countries are cheaper or more expensive to holiday in compared to Sweden. Forex compares average prices of products in 81 countries, such as a hotel night, a restaurant visit and a taxi journey.
At the top of the list, in winter 2017, as the cheapest country in the world After Nepal on the list comes Vietnam and Europe's Macedonia and Bulgaria. Prices in Nepal are almost 70 per cent lower than in Sweden. Nepal is also on Lonely Planet's top ten 'Best in Travel' list for 2017.
4. Exchange money at home or on the spot?
This depends on the country you are travelling to. Sometimes it can be a good idea to exchange money before travelling, but remember that save the receipt. If you have cash left when you get home, you can exchange it back without paying a fee.
Are you planning to withdraw money from an ATM to avoid exchange office fees? Then you should know that some ATMs abroad may also charge a fee. However, within the EU, some cards withdraw money for free. Find out what the situation is in the country you are travelling to and what applies to your card.
5. Get help to save money
Now there is an app, Dreams, which can help you save money for your trip. You can easily set a goal for a planned trip and use the app to see how much money you have left to save. You can also save money for a trip with your friends. Set a common destination and save money together. It's as motivating as it is smart.
To use the app, you don't need to switch banks. You just get another bank account with a deposit guarantee. This keeps your money safe and secure. Everything you need to do and know is in the app. From setting savings targets to an overview of transactions and features that suggest how you can save money. Simply create a savings goal and set a departure date. To save money through the app, you must be 18 years old, registered in Sweden and have a BankID.
6. Buy your sun cream before travelling
Sunscreen is usually not very cheap but necessary if you are travelling to a country with a lot of sun. One tip is to look for discount codes at online shops selling skincare products. Rabble has discount codes and promotions for online beauty stores.
Find out if there is anything you need to buy before you leave and don't forget to use the Rabbles discount code to save a few extra dollars. You won't have to search for a shop with sunscreen when you arrive and it can also be nice not to burn yourself on the first day of your holiday.
7. weekend trip? Travel with hand luggage
If you're just travelling for a weekend, you can skip checking a bag and just drive. hand luggage. Some airlines charge an extra fee if you choose to check in a bag. So pack smart and take only what you really need. Instead of folding your clothes, you can roll them and put them in your bag. It takes up less space and your clothes will be less wrinkled!
You can also add your rolled garments inside things such as shoes. This is to fill empty spaces as much as possible. Placing heavy items at the bottom is another tip. However, liquids need to be placed in your hand luggage in an easily accessible place so that you can take them out when going through security.
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Veiken says:
Good to have different tips when travelling. The Forex holiday index gives an average across the country and is completely wrong depending on which part of a country you intend to holiday in. You are simply generalising.....
Also, it feels a bit speculative at times....
31 January 2017 - 6:28
Veiken says:
What I pay 80-100 THB here costs at least double that on the "other side of the country, where mass tourism is...
31 January 2017 - 6:32
Lena - gott för själen says:
What great tips! Thank you so much!
Hug Lena
31 January 2017 - 7:29
Kors och Tvärs says:
When it comes to cards and card payments, it is very important to check the card you have. Many card issuers charge both a withdrawal fee AND a currency surcharge. Even within the EU, so be careful. In some cases, it can be expensive and up to 15-16% in interest.
31 January 2017 - 8:07
Husbilen Helge says:
Forex index is not good we think. Beats so uneven in the countries.
Withdrew 400 € in ATM became over 4200 SEK. Really felt cheated, no sv fees and low currency surcharge is the bank's advertisement.
31 January 2017 - 9:15
Ama de casa says:
Always good with tips 🙂
One disadvantage of living in a relatively cheap country is that it usually gets more expensive when you go away 😉.
31 January 2017 - 9:15
Anki says:
Great tips - thank you, thank you! 🙂
31 January 2017 - 9:42
Steve says:
If I'm not travelling, I'll have to save for something else and in another way. You often feel extra satisfied when you have saved for something you want to have/do.
31 January 2017 - 9:47
Geddfish says:
It's good to keep track of the money. I have never travelled on chalk. Just sour afterwards 😀.
Thanks for all the tips! In both posts and comments.
Today I have revealed where I am travelling this summer 😀.
Have a good day?
31 January 2017 - 9:59
BP says:
Tips are always useful when travelling. And you always learn something new.
31 January 2017 - 12:44
Jeanette says:
I have never actually used the Forex holiday index but when I looked at it I was actually inspired. You are not made of money directly:)
31 January 2017 - 13:42
admin says:
Veiken, yes, I can understand that it can go wrong in some places. In some countries, prices are very different. In the Philippines, for example, Boracay is much more expensive than other places. But I still think that the Forex holiday index can give some indication.
Criss-cross, good to think about, can make a big difference!!!
Motorhome Helge, do you mean forex currency converter, or?
Ama de casa, yes it will of course be a disadvantage! But weekdays will be cheaper instead 😉
Steve, there is always something to save for 😉.
Geddfish, isn't it sad to come back from a trip and have a debt! Now, of course, I have to look in on you and see where you are going! 🙂
Jeanette, different countries are really differently expensive to travel in. I like to travel in slightly cheaper countries, then you can afford more 🙂.
31 January 2017 - 17:54
Ditte says:
Tips are always good to get but you also have to be careful because sometimes what seems cheap can be quite expensive and you usually get what you pay for. As for Forex, I am always doubtful because I have many times experienced that it is not at all true. And withdrawing money there/exchanging is usually much more expensive than doing it at an ATM on site. Of course, you have to check your card but I have for several years both in Europe and Asia (despite exchange fees) received significantly better rates on site.
We usually travel with so-called Plus services if we have to bring luggage and then there are no supplements either for it, lounges, food or drinks on board. But usually only hand luggage is included for shorter trips.
31 January 2017 - 17:59
Matts Torebring says:
We have experienced not even buying an evening newspaper, because we have to save. How awful, today we don't save at all. We go with the best motorhome, on the best roads and pay all the fees that come with it. When we stop, we usually stay in five-star campsites. Imagine how good we have it!
31 January 2017 - 18:50
Petra says:
Great tips, I'm sure some of them will come in handy!
Hugs/Petra
31 January 2017 - 21:50
Markus says:
Good tip, although it's a little difficult to understand how the tip of buying sun cream in Sweden fits on the list of savings tips - it's usually neither very expensive nor difficult to get hold of, in most destinations where it is needed.
Then I can miss one of the absolutely effective ways to save money on the trip, namely to choose a time for the trip when hotel prices are low. If you are tied to a specific holiday month, it can be difficult to choose, but for those who are able to be a little flexible, there is a lot of money to be made, for example by going to southern Europe in June instead of July-August. Another trick to save money in the middle of the high season can be to go against the grain and visit a city when everyone else is on the beach - in some cities with a high proportion of business travellers, prices can drop significantly in the middle of the holiday season.
As for Hotels.com, Disconta has a discount code of 10% this January. These codes tend to recur from time to time, but if you're planning a trip anyway, it can be an easy way to save money on your hotel booking.
16 January 2018 - 19:39