Accommodation is one of the biggest fixed costs for travelers from all over the world. Hotels are not always available at friendly rates which can cause the overall budget of your trip to increase. Reducing your cost of accommodation can translate into huge savings during your trip. In addition to finding cheap flights, finding free or cheap accommodation will have the biggest impact on your budget. Fortunately, there are many ways to do this.
Here is a list of tricks and tips to use when trying to find cheap accommodations for your next trip in 2021:
Couchsurfing
One of the best ways to find cheap accommodation is to live with someone who lives where you are travelling to. Stay with the locals and they will provide free accommodation, information and people with who you can hang out. Couchsurfing is one the best ways to save money and have an unforgettable cultural experience!
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Hostels
Hostels are a great option for budget travellers. Many hostels provide even more services than hotels, and they are really clean because young people expect more comfort. They have Wi-Fi, a tour desk, a bar, curtains, a locker, etc. Hostels are safe and cheap, so even if you are not a young tourist, don’t ignore them.
Home exchanges
This may be best for elderly travellers who already own a house. For a while, you trade a house with a family from another country. This is a great way to live cheaply abroad. Sites that make home exchanges easier often have multiple levels of verification and security, just like couch surfing. Family members communicate with each other via telephone and e-mail. You can enjoy the comforts of home (hot water, laundry, etc.)) and travel to another city without paying costly hotel rates.
Airbnb
Similar to apartment exchange, Airbnbs allow you to live in a furnished apartment while travelling. These apartments are cheaper than hotels and have more convenient facilities. They are great if you plan to stay in one place for a week or more. These apartments are a good bridge between the hotel and the hostel, but they can be a bit expensive for solo travellers. But if you are part of a group or couple and want to rest in a hotel and group of travellers, but don’t want to stay in a hotel room, then this is the best choice for you.
Living in an RV or Car
Many travellers who do road trips prefer to stay in their own car or RVs to save cost of accommodation. If you do not own a car, you can always renting an RV or a camper van. This is a much less expensive and secure lodging alternative. You would need to have a mattress and cooking equipments to cut down on your costs further and travel stress free.
Camping
One of the other best ways to save money is to bring your own camp tents and set it up. This will save you a lot more money than staying at fancy places especially remote locations which can cost a lot.
Monastery
Staying at a monastery is not very popular but tourists all over the world has stayed at monasteries in India, Nepal and other places. The residences in these monasteries are often very simple, with only one bed and one table, and simple dishes prepared by monks and nuns. Most of them also have a curfew. Many monasteries offer room either for donations or or free of charge, which makes them a good budget option.
Collect reward points
You can collect reward points through numerous packages and redeem them without spending a dime at hotels. There are several reward programs that allow you to stay at hotels for free or at much cheaper rate than you would usually pay. You can earn these points doing things you normally do like shopping or eating out and can redeem them later when you travel.
Travel during off-season
Most of us tend to make travel plans during the peak holiday season which turns out to be most expensive. The best time therefore is to travel during the months when tourist activity is less. This will help you find great deals at hotels or homestays and you can save more while exploring a new place.
Stay a little away from the city centre
For major tourist destinations, the city centre tend to be the costliest place to live. This is of course due to the facilities one gets when they stay at the heart of the city. However if you are willing to willing to stay a little further away from the city centre, you can get a good deal on your accommodation. And you will still be able to travel around to your favourite places.
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We hope these tips help you save a lot more money on your accommodations during your next trip. Stay tuned for more interesting travel content!
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