1. Be flexible with your dates.
2. Book tickets for off-peak days and times.
3. Get the most for your money by checking out a seating plan.
Before you purchase your seats, check your flight on Seatguru to make sure you're getting a pleasant experience for your money, or to know which seats might be cheapest based on their comfort.
4. Look at return prices even if you're flying one-way.
5. Embrace the layover.
Nonstop flights are undoubtably the most convenient, so no wonder they're the most expensive. If you're out to save money, scheduling a direct flight with stops or a layover flight is much more budget friendly, so consider those options first, and use the extra time you'll have to nap or study up on the things you'll do once you arrive... just be careful not to spend those savings on pricy airport food.
6. Don't decide your destination in advance.
7. Use a travel agent.
Sometimes passing up an app or site to deal with someone directly can help you go farther and spend less. Visit an office such as Flight Centre or STA travel in person to talk through your travel needs with an actual human and discuss the best options for your budget and plans. This little known trick can save you hundreds, so think before you hit up Expedia.
8. Know your discount status.
9. Buy train tickets in advance.
10. Shop steathily.
11. Follow air and train lines, destinations, and travel sites online.
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It pays to be in the know, so never hesitate to sign up for travel newsletters, or to follow tour companies, airlines, and other travel sites online. Most will go to social media and email followers first with exclusive deals, not to mention contests if you're looking for freebies. If you don't want your inbox and feeds cluttered, create new accounts and Twitter lists specifically for curating travel deals.
12. Use helpful websites.
13. Search fares directly from the airline.
14. Check your destination airport's website.
15. Use discount keywords in your search.
16. Look for alternative accommodations.
17. Look out for museum and attraction free days.
18. Save data without getting lost.
Save maps for offline use with this handy hack for the Google Maps app:
-Search the area you want to save and zoom in
-In the search bar, type 'ok maps' and hit search.
-Save and name the map
-Access the map even when you have no signal by opening up the 'My Places' tab in the app
Note that this only works for area maps, you can't save directions this way.
19. Use public transport.
Save money and see a destination in a new way by taking advantage of the public transportation system. Cabs and charter busses can charge 10 times the amount to cover the same distance as a regular city bus or underground, so give up your personal space for the safe of your bank account.
20. Or city bikes.
21. Or just walk.
22. Don't replace a forgotten charger.
