Planning to go on a spring trip and not leave all your money behind? It's easy! Here are the basic rules and life hacks that will help you save money during your vacation and avoid unnecessary expenses

Many travelers like to travel in the spring, because such a trip has many advantages: comfortable weather, average price level, relatively small number of tourists, spring vacation in educational institutions.

Each tourist chooses the most interesting vacation for himself: a trip to historical places, a vacation by the sea, a mountain trip, etc. No matter what trip you plan to go on, a nice bonus will be the opportunity to save money during the trip.

How to do it? Tips from travel experts in our material.

Book early

Most tourists start dreaming about traveling in the spring, even on cold winter days. Therefore, you can book such a trip several weeks or even months before the planned departure date - this will allow you to significantly save money.

Experts advise booking domestic flights about six weeks in advance and international flights at least six months in advance to get the best options and prices.

Cruises should generally be purchased 12-18 months before the trip.

Monitor offers on the Internet

When searching for spring tours, you may come across intermediary sites that charge a certain commission for selling tickets. Therefore, we advise you to use the online ticket booking search service to compare the rates of several airlines and find the most favorable offers.

Also, approach the search more creatively, sign up for newsletters from leading tour operators to be the first to learn about promotions. Search for discounted tours or wait for special offers and more.

Choose alternative directions

Undoubtedly, every country in the world has the most popular tourist centers. However, if you buy a ticket to places that have, for example, similar weather, cultural appeal, access to beaches and restaurants, but are located 50 km from the tourist center, you can save a lot.

Special offers for large groups and families

Many resorts and hotels that host groups or families offer discounts during the season, so be sure to check with the hotel for current specials before booking to save money on your spring break trip.

Avoid the most popular days for flights

It is not necessary to travel from Saturday to Saturday. Sometimes a flight on a weekday is several times cheaper.

Use travel rewards

Many airlines have a flexible system of bonuses for regular customers, so before buying tickets, do not forget to check whether you have additional bonuses.

Savings on accommodation

When looking for housing, pay attention to apartments. They are usually cheaper than hotels. There are also kitchens where you can cook your own food and thus save on food. A large company can rent an entire house.

Protect yourself from unexpected expenses

Planning any trip involves certain risks, especially early booking. You may get sick, you may not be able to take a vacation at work, an emergency situation, an operation, etc. will happen in your life. Changing plans can be very expensive. However, by purchasing travel insurance, you will not lose your money, because the insurance company will compensate for everything. Travel insurance can vary depending on your trip, but can cover everything from airfare to lost luggage and reimbursement for personal effects.

It is also worth having health insurance for safe travels around the world.

Look for free entertainment

Free entertainment for tourists is often held at resorts or hotels. Attending this event will help you save money on entertainment.

Savings on food

When you're booking a hotel, look for places that offer free breakfast to save money during your stay.

If you rented an apartment with a kitchen, then find out where the local supermarkets are located, you can save a lot when buying products in the store. Also, sometimes a small snack can replace a trip to a restaurant. When buying products, give preference to seasonal vegetables and fruits.

Set a daily spending limit

Set a daily spending limit for yourself and/or your family. This requires some preparation, but it can be done before you even set out on your trip. When traveling, it is important to stick to a plan. Be sure to count all expenses for food, souvenirs, entertainment and transportation and try not to exceed the established norm.

Save on transport

Rent a car or use public transport instead of a taxi.

So, if you approach the planning of the trip more rationally, then the spring trip will not become a big burden on your budget.

Don't know where to go in spring? Earlier we talked about the top cheap destinations and cities for an unforgettable spring weekend.

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