How to save money on food when traveling. Budget holiday at sea: the best options

Budget holiday the sea is the most pressing topic in the summer. You can organize a vacation for yourself not only in Russia, but also abroad.

About travel packages...

Independent trips to resorts are usually much cheaper than travel packages. But this rule does not always work. For a number of foreign destinations, it is sometimes cheaper to purchase a last-minute tour, the cost of which may even be lower than the flight. You can select such trips yourself on the appropriate resources.

Rules for finding a budget holiday

If you are planning to independently organize a budget holiday at sea for yourself, then you should be guided by the following rules:

The first thing that will help you save cash- this is a refusal to rest during the high season. When planning a vacation, you should focus on the beginning or end of the season. For domestic resorts this is May, early June and September. Firstly, at this time there is no such noticeable heat, and secondly, the sea is warm. And the prices differ significantly. If swimming in the sea is not a fundamental issue for you, and you are ready to relax by the pool and go on excursions, then in countries such as Bulgaria and Turkey, you can relax economically from October to April. During this period, even the most luxurious hotels offer significant discounts, so holidays become much more affordable. Many foreign resort complexes have heated swimming pools, which save the situation when the sea is cold.
If you want to spend a vacation in Bulgaria and Turkey, then you should opt not for half board, but for everyone’s favorite concept. Initially, it may seem to you that you are overpaying extra money, but in fact, purchasing drinks and food will cost you much more.
In order to organize the most budget-friendly seaside holiday abroad, you need to purchase last-minute tours or use the early booking service.
Don't forget that traveling alone is much more expensive than traveling with a group.

Sochi and Adler

Sochi and Adler are an obvious solution for a budget holiday at sea in Russia. Airplane tickets Moscow - Adler are relatively inexpensive - from about 5,800 rubles. The low-cost carrier Pobeda still operates flights in this direction. You can buy cheaper tickets from this company - from a thousand rubles, but it is worth considering that they are sold out quickly.

You can rent a house in Sochi from 20 dollars (1200 rubles), in Adler it is much cheaper - from 10 dollars (600 rubles). You can eat at the resorts in budget canteens.

In Sochi, inexpensive rooms are offered by the three-star hotels “Rose of the Winds” and “Valentin”; the cost of a double room in them will cost 3,000 and 3,200 rubles per day. For a resort, such prices can be considered quite affordable. Both establishments have a good location - in the very center of the city.

The two-star complex “Nairi” offers double rooms with a balcony for 2700 rubles. The hotel has a sauna, bar, massage, swimming pool and much more.

Fans of comfortable rooms and good service can recommend four-star establishments Park Inn by Radisson and Zhemchuzhina, a stay in them per day will cost 4,600 and 5,200 rubles, respectively.

Accommodation in Adler

For those planning a budget holiday at sea in Russia, Adler may be an ideal option. The resort not only has expensive hotels, but also quite budget establishments and even guesthouses. The choice of housing is quite large. Among the proven hotels, we can recommend the three-star Almira (3,000 rubles) with excellent rooms and good service, and the more expensive Vesna complex (5,000 rubles), which has the most positive reviews and excellent infrastructure (swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, massage).

Accommodation in four-star hotels in Adler will cost a little more. "AS-Hotel" offers double apartments from three thousand rubles. This is a fairly budget option, since in more famous establishments rooms cost from seven thousand rubles.

Crimea

Speaking about a budget holiday at sea with children, it is worth paying attention to Crimea. In 2017, the cost of a Moscow-Simferopol plane ticket will cost about 7,000 rubles, and in the fall and spring it will be even cheaper. From Simferopol you can get to any resort on the peninsula.

Budget meals in Sudak, for example, will cost 200-300 rubles in a canteen (dinner, lunch, breakfast). If you want to order food in restaurants, then the amount of food expenses will increase to 500 rubles.

The most affordable seaside holiday in Russia can only be achieved if you live in the private sector. In Crimea, for example, you can choose small villages for recreation - Olenevka, Nikolaevka, Shtormovoe. In such places in guest houses you can find rooms for even three hundred rubles per day. On larger and famous resorts prices are higher. The minimum cost of living increases to 600 rubles per room. The average cost of living in 2017 in the private sector starts from a thousand rubles for a double apartment. In general, the villages can be safely considered as a budget holiday on the Black Sea with children.

As for food, as a budget option you can consider various snack bars and canteens, national cafes, canteens in guest houses with home cooking, and fast food establishments. Remember that the further you move from the coast, the lower the prices for food. In canteens and inexpensive cafes you can eat for two hundred rubles, and in an inexpensive restaurant for no less than 400 rubles. Food prices are more affordable in small resort villages. Accommodation and food in Yalta will cost much more than in other places, although budget places can be found here too.

Resorts of the Azov Sea

Budget holidays on the Azov Sea can be offered in the villages of Peresyp, Kuchugury and Ilyich. These small villages have good sandy beaches and little developed infrastructure. Here you can find accommodation mainly in guest houses and the private sector.

It will cost a little more to stay in the villages of Golubitskaya and Yeisk, which have fairly decent hotels, an embankment, a cafe and a park. The village of Golubitskaya also has a well-developed infrastructure. There is night club, water attractions, mini-hotels and Renting a house in the village of Ilyich in 2017 will cost 1.5-3 thousand rubles, in Taman and Peresyp - up to 2.5 thousand rubles, and in the village of Golubitskaya - up to 6 thousand rubles. Accommodation in the private sector costs on average 250-600 rubles per day per person.

Resort villages Sea of Azov not so developed, but incredibly convenient for families with children. Warm shallow sea - the best place for babies.

Italy

If you are looking for options for a budget holiday at sea in European countries, then you should pay attention to Italy. From Moscow you can get inexpensive tickets to the main cities of the country - Milan, Rome, Venice. The cost of a flight to these destinations is always cheaper (from 9,000 rubles) than to small towns. And you can get directly to the resorts by local buses.

A budget holiday at sea in Italy can be organized at one of the most famous resorts - Rimini. Of course, accommodation in local hotels cannot be called cheap - from 35 dollars per room per night, but such offers are quite rare. On average, you should aim for 50-100 dollars per day. As for meals, the minimum cost for breakfast is $4, lunch is $7, and dinner is over $10.

It is worth noting that Rimini is known for its beaches and warm, shallow water, so the resort is perfect for a budget seaside holiday with children. The resort has a well-developed infrastructure and a good choice hotels for every taste and budget. Rimini is also popular among young people.

Bulgaria

In Bulgaria you can organize the most budget holiday on the Black Sea abroad, which is why everything local resorts are incredibly popular among tourists. The most democratic place to relax is considered sunny Beach. The fine sand on the beaches and the gentle entrance to the sea have long been loved by supporters of beach and sea holidays. The coast is about forty meters wide, and it stretches eight kilometers in length. In modest hotels you can rent a small room for $19 per night.

An even more budget holiday on the Black Sea can only be in small Bulgarian seaside villages and towns. In such areas there are many two- and three-star hotels, as well as guest houses in the private sector. Local residents often rent out the upper floors of their houses to tourists. Holidays in Kranevo, Balchik, Nessebar, Sveti Vlas, Pomorie, Ravda and Tsarevo can be economical.

Sometimes tours to Bulgarian resorts can be purchased at very affordable prices (from 20 thousand rubles). And promotional offers can be even more attractive. And this despite the fact that the tour price includes accommodation, flights, insurance and transfer.

Bulgaria is interesting to many travelers because it offers budget holidays at sea in September. At this time, the air temperature drops to +25 degrees, there is no summer heat and sea water remains still warm. In September it is good to relax in Nessebar, Sofia, Sozopl, Balchik, Plovdiv and Varna. The cost of living at resorts is reduced because there is no large influx of tourists.

Croatia

Croatia can offer a budget holiday at sea abroad. The cost of a round trip ticket from Moscow to Dubrovnik, Pula or Split is 13 thousand rubles. In such well-known hotels, prices are quite high. You can rent an economy room for $30. And, for example, in Dubrovnik you will have to pay at least 40 dollars for a night in a guesthouse, and the establishment will be located far from historical center. Room rates in four-star hotels start at $130.

If you consider small towns, such as Plat and Cavtat, as a holiday destination, you can save a lot. Resort villages offer clear sea, clean air and beautiful beaches on Adriatic coast. What else do you need for a vacation with kids?

Cyprus

Cyprus can also be considered as a place for a budget holiday at sea in the summer. The cost of a flight from Moscow to Larnaca in the summer is about 10,600 rubles. Pobeda airlines now fly to Cyprus. Sometimes flying to a country can be incredibly inexpensive, especially if you are lucky enough to take advantage of a promotion from one of the airlines. But saving on accommodation in Cyprus is not so easy. The most budget rooms in Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos cost at least $33 per night. On average, the cost of hotel rooms ranges from 40-60 dollars.

Meals at an inexpensive establishment will cost up to $50 per day per person. For those who want to save money, we can recommend purchasing food in supermarkets. As a budget option, you can rent a studio with a kitchen, then you will have the opportunity to greatly reduce food costs.

Greece

A more budget-friendly option for a seaside holiday, unlike Cyprus, can be organized in Greece. A flight from Moscow to Athens or Thessaloniki will cost approximately 8,800 rubles. But tickets to Corfu, Crete and Rhodes are much more expensive (12,000 rubles).

Accommodation in the most inexpensive hotel in Thessaloniki will cost about $25 per day for a double apartment, in Crete - $29. But in Rhodes you can find cheaper establishments; for $17 they will offer you a completely acceptable room.

Budget meals in an inexpensive cafe will cost on average about 15 dollars a day (dinner - 6, lunch - 5, and breakfast - 4 dollars). On average, a holiday in Greece will cost a tourist at least 250-350 dollars per week.

Türkiye

Whatever one may say, Turkey is again leading the list of countries with seaside resorts. It is here that you will find the most budget-friendly seaside holiday abroad. Many Russians have chosen Turkish resorts and have long felt at home there. Here you can not only relax comfortably on the Black or Mediterranean Sea, but also go shopping, as well as see local beauty and attractions. The main advantage of Turkish hotels is excellent animation, good infrastructure and, of course, All Inclusive.

The cost of a holiday in Turkey depends on the time of year, resort and season. So, for example, a vacation in Antalya costs about $200, in Kemer - $250, but in Istanbul - $350. A two-week tour for two can be purchased for between $1,000 and $1,500. And if you’re lucky and manage to find a last-minute ticket, then the cheapest vacation at sea in the fall can cost half as much as in the season. Russians give preference Turkish resorts for the opportunity to have good rest and food, for numerous attractions and the cleanest sea.

Egypt

Egypt, along with Turkey, leads the list budget countries for a holiday at sea. This direction has long been studied by Russians. Egypt offers tourists good service, warm climate, good infrastructure and plenty of entertainment. All this can be had for $250 for a week's stay.

The gentle sun, the Red Sea and all-inclusive are what tourists strive to get to Egypt for. Do not forget that local attractions - ancient architectural monuments: the Sphinx, pyramids, Luxor - also arouse considerable interest. These places are mandatory place for every traveler to visit.

Thailand

Another budget option for a seaside holiday is Thailand. This country is no less popular as a beach and seaside resort than Egypt and Turkey. The high season in Thailand begins around mid-autumn and ends at the beginning of winter. Therefore, the cheapest tours are in May and April.

A ten-day holiday in Thailand will cost 700-800 dollars. Experienced tour operators believe that this is the country where you can relax the cheapest in 2017. This is due to the fact that in any region of the country you can have a wonderful holiday for 15-25 dollars. per day. If you decide to visit the country on your own, then you should expect that you will need about $400 per month for housing, provided you rent an apartment in the center of Pattaya.

But on islands such as Chang, Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Samui, you can rent a room for only 150-200 dollars per month. If you do not consider yourself a spoiled person, you can find a room for $90.

The advantage of holidaying in Thailand is that food is incredibly cheap here. Therefore, food costs mere pennies. One hundred dollars a month will be enough for food. You can have a delicious lunch in any cafe for two dollars, but lunch in a restaurant will cost six dollars.

Vietnam

Vietnam - amazing a nice place. Here you can find many places practically untouched by human hands. IN last years The popularity of Vietnamese resorts is increasingly growing. And despite this, holidays in the country remain as affordable as before. For ten dollars a day in Vietnam you can live, eat, go on excursions and go for a massage. And if you have $20 a day in your budget, you won’t be able to deny yourself anything at all. For have a wonderful holiday for a month it is quite enough to have 400-500 dollars in your pocket (not counting flight expenses).

Goa (India)

Goa is also a popular budget destination. Here, with 100 dollars, you can have a great holiday and not deny yourself anything, especially if you decide to visit North Goa.

Holidays at a resort are very cheap for Europeans, especially away from cities. The cost of holidays in Goa increases in winter, as this is the high season.

For a budget holiday, we can recommend purchasing a trip in the off-season, then the tour along with the flight can cost from $400. If you choose to stay in a cheap guesthouse rather than a hotel, you can save up to 30% of your budget. Goa is popular among our compatriots due to its good tropical climate and the opportunity to relax almost all year round.

Abkhazia

Don’t forget that Abkhazia can also offer a budget holiday at sea. Since it is located near Russia, there is no need to spend money on expensive flights. Many tourists go to Abkhazia because of the opportunity to have an inexpensive holiday on the Black Sea, especially since Russians do not need any additional documents (passports and visas). And the road to Abkhazian resorts does not take much time.

If your budget is not too large, then you can stay in the private sector, where the cost of budget housing ranges from 300-350 rubles per person per day. More comfortable apartments will cost about 500 rubles. In general, a week-long vacation without travel will require you from approximately 5,600 to 10 thousand rubles per tourist. In the private sector, accommodation is much cheaper than in boarding houses and sanatoriums. If we talk about a budget holiday in Abkhazia, then you will need approximately 22 thousand rubles for two. Having 30 thousand rubles, you can also afford to see the wonderful sights of this amazing region.

Budget holiday at sea in August

August is here, and summer is coming to an end, so many are trying to grab a piece of sun and warmth on the sunny coast, and therefore are wondering where they can go to the resort at this time.

The most budget holiday can be organized in Abkhazia. A holiday in Croatia will be no less successful. At this time the weather is ideal for sea swimming. Hotel complexes The resorts are not as luxurious as in other countries, but their prices are also more acceptable, and therefore Croatia is ideal for a budget holiday. In August, the air temperature is +30 degrees and the water temperature is +26 degrees.

At the end of summer, many resorts in southern Europe simply languish under the scorching sun, so not everyone wants to go here. But Portugal in August is comfortable for a holiday in every sense. The water temperature on the Atlantic coast is +20 degrees, and the air temperature is +25-27 degrees.

Incredibly comfortable holiday conditions on the island of Madeira. Portugal has many well-preserved historical monuments that will be of interest to tourists.

Good for an August holiday and Canary Islands. At this time, the daytime temperature reaches +29 degrees, and the ocean warms up to +23 degrees.

In August most European resorts not very comfortable for relaxation due to the heat, but at the same time the flow of tourists does not weaken. Türkiye, Greece, Spain and Cyprus are still popular. Vacationers often prefer to go to more northern areas of the resorts: Corfu, Paphos, Rimini, etc.

Concerning budget resorts on the Black Sea, then in August Abkhazia, Georgia, Bulgaria, Sochi, Adler and villages on the Azov Sea are still relevant. At this time, prices at domestic resorts are not the most affordable, but you can find acceptable options.

Are you planning a vacation and decide to go on vacation? But your budget doesn't allow you to spend as much as you would like? Then this article will certainly tell you how to cut costs and where you can save.

So, here are 8 ways to save money on vacation:

1.Take off-season holidays

You can choose countries where there is no holiday season, but you are happy with this situation. Of course, if your hobby is Russian fishing, then you can do it in any season, but if you are going to Europe, for example, then the off season does not mean that you will have a bad rest because of the change weather conditions. On the contrary, there will be fewer people and more reasonable prices. You will rest no worse than if you had chosen the usual time to rest. On these tours you can typically save about 30% of the price if you went during high season. Many agencies provide various promotions and discounts during the off-season.

2. Plan your trip yourself

If you plan your trip yourself, then you can relax 2-3 times cheaper than through tourist agency. It's not difficult to do this yourself. To do this, you need to choose a hotel at the price and location you need and book a room. The prices will surprise you, since on hotel websites the cost of a room is an order of magnitude lower than what your tour operator offers.

3. You can also save a lot on housing

It is not necessary to take expensive rooms in 5 star hotels. If you are traveling on your own, you will only need a hotel room for an overnight stay. The rest of the time you will spend walking around the city or relaxing on the beach. As a rule, during the off-season, hotels reduce their prices or offer discounts. How to find such hotels? On the Internet you will find a huge list of sites where you can find any hotel in the world, but I recommend Hotels.com. This site provides a list of budget and inexpensive hotels in any country.

4. Save on air tickets

These are the ones you can save a lot of money on. How to do it? Now almost all airlines offer various promotions or discounts on air tickets. It’s not easy to get such tickets; you need to constantly monitor prices. Sometimes there is a price drop and tickets can be purchased at half price. You can find out where and what discounts are on one of the websites www.expedia.com. Also, to make your flight cheaper, you can fly with transfers in other countries or choose budget airlines. There are many options and routes here, and you can find tickets at the right price for you.

5. Self-guided tours

On vacation, it is not at all necessary to use the services of guides. Or use his services on the spot without overpaying for an excursion included in the price of the tour. Nowadays, to get acquainted with a new city, there are a lot of helpers: a map, a mobile guide, a GPS navigator in the car. On foot self-guided tour Don't forget to bring an English phrasebook with you. You can also, for example, rent a car and explore all the surroundings of the city in a couple of hours. Or travel to other cities. This way you can find out a lot more details that interest you, while staying in the right places as long as you want.

6. Buy travel cards

If you are staying in big city, especially in Europe, and want to travel around its surroundings using local transport, then purchase a travel ticket. Directions to public transport Europe is much more expensive than in our country. You can spend a lot of money on transport alone. Therefore, for tourists and guests of the country there are sometimes special travel cards that are valid certain time and at a discount. As, for example, in Paris, you can buy a travel ticket specifically for guests of the capital. And in Prague you can purchase a single pass, which provides travel on all types of public transport at a discount, including commuter trains. Also in some countries there are discounted tickets for visiting a number of museums, galleries and other historical institutions.

7. Visit restaurants and cafes for locals

Of course on vacation you will want to visit local restaurants, cafe and explore local cuisine y. To try a variety of dishes in different establishments without spending too much, visit local restaurants in the city. Do not go to cafes on the main streets of the city and restaurants that are next to expensive hotels. In any city you can find, if you wander around the neighborhood a little, ordinary street cafes. Their prices are much lower and the cuisine will pleasantly surprise you with its variety, not inferior to expensive restaurants. You just have to turn from main street and walk through the alleys from the center. In the menu of such cafes you can find set meals or lunches at an affordable low price. When choosing wines or other drinks, choose locally produced ones; they are almost always better than imported ones, but at the same time much cheaper. And at the end it won’t hurt to check your account; this is a common thing abroad. All the locals do this.

8. Don't buy in tourist places

And finally, buy souvenirs, things and products at local markets, shops where locals usually buy. Don't buy them from common places catering to tourists. Or ask city residents where there are inexpensive shops and souvenir shops.

If you take these tips into account, you can have an inexpensive vacation and get a lot of unforgettable moments.

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Traveling on vacation is always a significant burden on the budget, so, especially in order to help you reduce expenses, we have prepared these 40 proven ways to save money while traveling without sacrificing comfort. Relax with pleasure and don’t overpay!

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Book your flights in advance and monitor special offers from airline companies; they periodically hold sales - seasonal, holiday, etc.
Research the availability of low-cost carriers(low-cost airlines) in the direction you need - they are available both in Europe and America, and in Asia.
Use metasearch engines for air tickets for all airlines (for example aviasales.ru). Often with their help you can get better prices than the airlines themselves offer.
Earn airline miles(for flights and for spending using co-branded cards) and fly or stay in hotels for free. Many people have such programs major airlines(Aeroflot, Lufthansa, Emirates, etc.).
Get visas yourself- There is plenty of information on the correct execution of documents on the Internet. Agencies, as a rule, do not provide any guarantees, but simply perform courier functions in delivering your documents to the consulate.
Travel light take a minimum of luggage with you. The cost of air tickets for low-cost airlines most often includes only hand luggage, and you will have to pay for luggage separately. Why do you need heavy bags on a trip and 4 pairs of shoes for 10 days?
Look into the issue of airport transfers. Some airlines offer a transfer to the city along with the ticket, which is not always, but is often cheaper than buying a ticket or ordering a taxi at the airport upon arrival.
If you plan to take a taxi from the airport, don’t be lazy to chat with other passengers, it is quite possible that you will be able to team up and save 50% of the fare.
Night travel on trains and buses, as well as on ferries, especially first and VIP class - a good opportunity to simultaneously save time and money on a hotel. In general, there are slipper buses - recumbent, soft shelves, like on trains. On, in many intercity buses There is wi-fi, so you can also do business.
Transport tickets on local websites, are sometimes cheaper than in English. We have purchased several times cheap tickets on trains in Germany, Austria and France, as well as ferries in Finland.
To search for housing, use not only booking sites, such as booking.com, but also metasearch engines (for example roomguru.ru).
When traveling to Asia, book accommodation for 1-2 days, and on the spot look for a cheaper (does not mean worse) option. Not all hotels/guesthouses provide their data to search engines.
Instead of big hotels, choose hostels and guesthouses– for a room of comparable quality you will pay significantly less. Why pay for a swimming pool, fitness and a plasma panel at the reception if you only plan to spend the night at the hotel?
Use couchsurfing. If not for housing (although often a room offered by a couchsurfer, especially in Asia, maybe), then at least for meetings and dinner together. Locals always know non-tourist places where you can try the best. In addition, they are often aware of events in their city, they can suggest what and at what time it is best to visit, so there will be more opportunities to learn about the life of other nations. Well, at the same time, you will have the opportunity to practice a foreign language, so you will also save on courses :)
Pay attention to apartment rentals(airbnb.com), especially if you are traveling to one place for more or less long term in or . Along with saving money, this is also an opportunity to communicate with locals, and in addition, you will not live in a standard hotel room, but in a cozy, furnished apartment.
If you are a student, teacher or under thirty years of age, get yourself an international IDIC, ITIC or IYTC, respectively. With an international ID you can get good discounts, especially in Europe and the USA.
Take advantage of discounts. Groupon is widespread in both Europe and America, as well as major cities Asia. We have more than once bought not only very profitable coupons for cafes and restaurants, but also successfully used them in other areas - we went to, went to, visited attractions and spas, and even booked hotels with good discounts.
For local calls, sending SMS And mobile internet connect to your local operator. In Asia, communications are generally very cheap, but even in Europe it will be more profitable than using roaming.
For free calls use Skype. You can also send SMS through it at prices comparable to Russian ones (about 2 rubles). You can link your Skype account to your mobile phone number, so calls and SMS from Skype will appear as incoming calls from your usual number.
It is beneficial to use for calls to RussiaSipnet. The cost is cheaper than Skype, there are no connection fees, and calls to landlines in Moscow and St. Petersburg from anywhere in the world are currently free (in general, this is a temporary promotion, but it has lasted for more than two years).
If you plan to travel around Europe by buses and trains, do not delay purchasing tickets - you do not have to buy them at the box office at the place of arrival, everything can be done in advance via the Internet. Firstly, it will most likely be cheaper, and secondly, you will save time; in addition, on the desired day there may no longer be tickets at the box office. But even if you find yourself in such a situation, don’t get confused - this is a good reason to go on a trip.
When booking a car, as in the case of air tickets, use aggregators (for example, Epronto.ru). The rule also applies here - “the sooner, the cheaper”, in addition, the price greatly depends on the duration of the rental, for example, renting a car for 6 days often costs the same as for 7.
Cost of motorbike rental in Asia Depends even more on the length of the lease. Most often, rental companies have daily and monthly rates, so renting a bike for 12 days can cost the same as for a month. Sometimes it is cheaper to rent a bike for 2 weeks, even if you need it for example for 8-9 days and just return it earlier, the rate for half a month will be more profitable than when calculating a daily rental for 8 days. Same with bicycles, kayaks and boats.
In many European cities parking is often paid, but almost everywhere there are supermarkets where you can leave your car for free.
Paper maps are a thing of the past. Install maps on your smartphone and save on purchasing atlases and mobile traffic when using Google Maps.
If sometimes you still want to take a walk around the old city with a card, it is not necessary to buy it - in non-profit tourist centers, marked with the letter "i" you will most often be given a free map of the city, with tourist attractions marked.
If you plan to travel a lot by public transport Yes, find out about the travel card system. For example, in Paris and even if we stayed for 5 days, it was more profitable for us to issue weekly passes than to buy a ticket each time. In Germany, domestic trains have group fares, for example a ticket for 2-5 people. So, if there are three of you traveling (and sometimes even two of you), it is more profitable to buy one such ticket than separately for each. In Hong Kong, you can get a special travel card, put a certain amount on it and use it to pay for any transport, even a taxi - this is, firstly, more convenient, and secondly, cheaper. In addition, you can pay by card in some stores.
For shopping lovers we recommend combine vacations with sales seasons. Prices at European and American sales are always more pleasing than at sales in Russia.
There are entire villages of outlet stores in Europe for lovers of branded clothing, and in Asia, for example, in Hong Kong, such clothing is actually cheaper, even without sales. Similarly with equipment, for example, it is profitable to buy photographic equipment in the USA, Singapore and Hong Kong.
If you make large purchases, check the possibilities of tax refund in this country (Tax Free).
Purchasing a tour in Asian countries, for example, to neighboring islands, a coffee plantation, or just around the surrounding area in a Russian travel agency or with a Russian guide, it can cost 1.5-2 times more. Unfortunately, enterprising compatriots like to punish with a ruble for ignorance of the language, so don’t be lazy, learn English.
Entry tickets in entertainment, and even, sometimes, in National parks, on observation platforms, waterfalls, etc., are often more expensive on weekends, and besides, on these days there are many local vacationers. If you are on vacation and it makes no difference to you, go to such places on weekdays.
To most places where tours and excursions are usually sold, you can get there on your own, by rented or public transport - it will not always take longer and will always be cheaper.
If you are traveling to any, especially Asian, country for a long time, learn basic words and expressions in the local language. At a minimum, this will please the natives, and perhaps also save you money when buying food and goods at markets.
Training in various skills– surfing, kiting, etc. in a local school or with a local instructor may turn out to be much cheaper than in an English-speaking or, especially, a Russian one.
Always complete travel insurance , even if this is not required by the country's visa rules. Seeking medical help can be an order of magnitude more expensive than the cost of an insurance policy.
If you are traveling to Europe or, it may be more profitable to take euros or dollars with you, but for a trip to Asian countries, it makes no sense to take currency with you - on a double exchange you will most likely lose more than on the commission for withdrawing cash from the card, in addition, some banks and They provide the opportunity to withdraw money from the card without commission all over the world. Also, from many banks, using cards you can get discounts when paying at certain points or cashback on certain types of goods and services (for example, when paying in restaurants or at gas stations).
Get to know the national cuisine not only in tourist restaurants, but also in ordinary cafes - there you will not overpay for design and interior, and will get an idea of real local cuisine. The main sign that the establishment is worthwhile is a large number of visitors inside. If your budget does not allow you to eat in a cafe, pay attention to food courts in large shopping complexes - in addition to fast food, they usually have a large selection of local cuisine.
Choose local and seasonal dishes. If you're on the coast, why order pork when seafood and fish are cheaper and fresher? In Asia, salads and shakes made from apples and oranges are cheaper.
Souvenirs in tourist places and at the airport they are usually more expensive. Most often, almost everything the same can be bought in large supermarkets, at prices 1.5-2 times lower.

We hope these tips will help you save your vacation budget or spend it more efficiently. What proven ways do you have to save money while traveling? Tell us about them in the comments!

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For some reason, those who hesitate what you can save on, first of all, they are often going to cross out expenses for recreation and entertainment from the budget. This is not worth doing. Firstly, rest gives us strength, and secondly, life, devoid of any joys, will soon get boring, and you will lose your temper. But about that how to save If you are planning a vacation at sea, you should think in advance.

So-called “last minute” trips sometimes cost several times less than regular ones, but a “savage” holiday on sea coasts in Russia or Ukraine it will cost you even less. Many people practice “wild” holidays abroad, while noticing noticeable benefits. However, for this you need to know the language, customs and laws of the country well, so as not to get into an awkward or even conflict situation.

If you can plan your vacation time, exclude the “peak” months. Most often, prices in May and September-early October are significantly lower for almost everything - from rental housing to food and souvenirs.

Save money on vacation

So, as a place of residence we choose small town on the sea. Sun, water and sea air there will be no less than at the “advanced” resorts, but the prices will be much lower.

We travel with a reserved seat, and we purchase round-trip tickets at once, so as not to overshadow the vacation by searching for opportunities to go home in the absence of tickets, as well as by overpaying when purchasing a ticket “the only ones left.” It is quite possible to survive some of the inconveniences of a reserved seat. Firstly, there is a long-awaited vacation ahead, and secondly, the trip does not last that long. On the other hand, if there are particularly harmful neighbors in the compartment, the trip can become much more troublesome than moving in reserved seat carriage. So luck plays a huge role.

Having reached your destination, you don’t have to agree to the first offer that comes your way (most often, those who rent out rooms go out to meet the trains). You can leave your things in the storage room and walk around the city. “Room for rent” signs hang in resort towns everywhere, so you will have a huge choice, allowing you to find the optimal price ratio with the degree of comfort, proximity to the sea and other conditions.
Choose your entertainment wisely. It would be unfair to deprive yourself of everything, but it’s also not worth throwing yourself at everything. Determine the amount you are willing to spend on this and plan cultural program so that the activities are evenly distributed throughout the rest period.
It is customary to buy souvenirs, but before you spend money on them, try to realistically assess their need after your vacation. Beads made from seashells look very good when you wear them along coastal alleys. In the city where you live, most likely, they will look ridiculous. If, nevertheless, life without a dried crab with the inscription “such and such a city, such and such a year” seems unbearable to you, buy this mummy in a store located away from the beach. There its cost will be much less.

The harsh reality in the form of soaring exchange rates and frightening crisis prospects force many tourists to save on food and choose less expensive options:

HB(half board) half board - breakfast and dinner (or breakfast and lunch).

BB(bed breakfast) - only breakfast.

R.O.(room only) - accommodation only.

It's hard to predict what dining at a hotel will look like. This could be a restaurant with quiet music and a cozy atmosphere, or a place with crowded lines and a limited choice of dishes.

Therefore, by completely or partially refusing to eat at a hotel, you can not only save money, but also choose more comfortable dining conditions and get a lot of new experiences. Or you can combine a vacation with some kind of diet and leave a couple of extra pounds abroad. We offer you some tips on how to save on food and learn more about the life and culinary customs of the country you are visiting.

1. For lovers of national cuisine

Before your trip, read on the Internet about national cuisine and tourist reviews about national dishes in the country you plan to visit. Make a list of national dishes and drinks (including in the language of the country you are visiting) that you want to taste. Based on reviews from tourists, identify cafes and restaurants where these dishes and drinks are prepared with the best quality. Find them on a city map and, taking into account the location of these restaurants and your personal excursion plans, schedule days to visit them. When you arrive, talk to local residents(Russian speakers can be found in any country), where national dishes are prepared better - nothing prevents you from changing your plans on the spot, but often such preliminary preparation saves your time abroad.

2. Fast food

There is the widest choice here: from street stalls and eateries to fast food chain cafes. And this is not only the well-known McDonald's, but, for example, the less well-known English cafe chain Pret a Manger, which has more than 350 Prets around the world and is one of the ten best fast foods in the world. There you can eat deliciously and inexpensively or buy food to take away, thereby saving 20-25% of its cost.

But even when eating at fast foods, it is better to give preference to local cuisine. It would be a sin, for example, to visit London and not try “Fish & Chips” - the most famous English dish. It can be ordered both in a pub and in a regular street restaurant. Or how can you not try piadina with various fillings in Italian Romagna.

You need to be more careful with fast food in South-East Asia and Africa. Mainly not because of doubts about the quality of food, but because of ingredients unfamiliar to our body. No matter how much you would like to try everything at once, limit yourself to a small portion. But even in this case, particularly finicky stomachs may protest (in the form of upset). And then for several days you will not only be able to try exotic food, but also take traditional food. In case of such a sad result of the tasting, stock up on appropriate medications before leaving.

3. Food from the supermarket

This is the most economical option that will allow you to most accurately calculate your financial capabilities. Especially when, due to unforeseen expenses, money is running short. At the same time, this option will allow you to prepare food that is familiar and safe for you. When you first visit a foreign supermarket, you will encounter many unfamiliar product names. But, having a smartphone with the Internet in your pocket, this problem is not difficult to solve.

A traditional set of products can be found in any supermarket. Bread, dairy products, sausages, ready-made salads and semi-finished products, a variety of fruits - for a Russian hardened by perestroika and crises, this will be enough not to feel hungry until returning home. Stock up on bottled water: in crowded tourist areas it costs several times more. Particularly thrifty tourists advise buying water in large bottles and then pouring them into small ones that you constantly carry with you.

Before your trip, you can look online in advance for supermarkets located near your place of residence. And when you arrive, on the first day, go through them and compare prices for similar products. It is better to choose stores away from tourist routes and pay attention to ongoing promotions. You can also save a lot on this.

Now that the fat years have passed, many tourists have to remember the experience of past lean years and the use of pocket food. On hiking trips, which were very common in Soviet times, tourists took bags of food with them that fit in their pockets. Everyone could get and chew dried fruits or nuts at any time, which allowed them to restore strength. Today, various mixtures of dried fruits and nuts can be bought in any supermarket. Some people complement them with chocolate, oatmeal cookies or bagels. But the most convenient and practical fast food is muesli bars.

Considering the high prices for food at airports and on planes with low-cost airlines, for budget-conscious tourists, pocket meals will save a considerable amount of money, which can be spent on entertainment abroad. Pocket meals will also help a lot when you are on your own. excursion program, when a tourist may wander into an area where there is nowhere to eat. Or in popular tourist areas, where prices in cafes are steep. Such food will also help out on the beach, when you don’t want to leave the cool sea for lunch in stuffy catering establishments.

In practice, you can combine all these food options, taking into account the travel conditions and financial capabilities of tourists.