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Budget travel: how to plan and spend less?

There are some tricks that can ensure budget travel without giving up the fun. Meet some today and enjoy your vacation while saving!

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Find out how to plan and have the best budget trips! 

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It is possible to make economical trips. To do this, you just need to be careful and program yourself. Today, then, check out golden tips to make that dream come true!

It is true that the tourist market has suffered a rise in prices due to the pandemic and inflation and national economic crisis. However, that doesn't mean the end of your plans to enjoy your vacation. It is still possible to enjoy them without spending lots of money.

Below, then, see incredible tips on how to ensure cheap travel without taking the shine out of your trip. You will be surprised at how it is possible to save money and have a lot of fun with family, friends, your partner or even alone!

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You must have already realized that there are people who seem to be always on the road, despite not having luxurious lives, right? Know that they probably have travel strategies.

And now it's your turn to check out some ways to travel without having to spend a lot of money. So, don't miss out on the 10 incredible tips we've separated below and start packing your bags right away!

plan ahead

First, taking cheap trips requires planning. The more at the last minute, the higher the prices for tickets and accommodation. In addition, there is a greater risk of having fewer options and, therefore, only the most expensive ones remain.

Another interesting point is that many companies offer cheaper travel packages when the trip itself is scheduled for a few months or even a year. That way, it's an opportunity to save.

Be flexible with dates

Also, having flexibility in the dates for your trip is a great idea. The more limited your alternatives are, the less likely you are to get good prices. So, have some alternatives and don't just focus on weekends.

Avoid high season

This tip directly complements the previous one. After all, in addition to having flexible date options, it is important to avoid those that coincide with high seasons. For example, to the coast between December and February. Also on holidays.

So think about alternative dates. After all, summer and heat are not restricted to these months, within this hypothesis.

Get flight ticket alerts on sale

Today there are several travel and ticket companies, as well as their own applications that give alerts when tickets are on alert. Some of them ask you to select the location and dates of interest. Others, just the destinations.

So, make sure you enable these notifications on apps of this type. With this, you use technology in your favor to conquer your economical trips.

Think about hosting options beyond the traditional ones

Another way to guarantee cheap trips without taking advantage of them. Think beyond traditional lodging, such as hotels and inns. There are currently several options. So, consider Airbnb, which offers houses, apartments and even farms.

Also, check out home rental options directly with homeowners. Another option that is more affordable for budget travel are the so-called “hostel”. This is the name given to simpler accommodation with room division.

Finally, if you're the adventurous type, why not go camping? Depending on the location, it is possible to take advantage of this type of overnight stay. For example, islands, beaches and canyons often have this option, which is much cheaper.

Create your own script

To make budget trips, give up all the services of travel agencies that can make your life easier, but which cost a lot of money. One of them is the purchase of ready-made scripts. Leave laziness aside and make your own script.

That is, stipulate the places you will go, look for ways to buy ticket packages (common in Europe, for example, by the city halls themselves). With that, you don't pay service fees or extra for tickets.

Another interesting factor is that by creating your own itinerary you have more freedom on your trip. Do what you want, when you want.

Consider cheaper feeding alternatives

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Budget travel is also possible when you think about food first. Of course, discovering new restaurants and cuisines is great. But how about guaranteeing at least a snack and one of the meals of the day in other ways?

For this, options available in the market, as well as dishes and snacks made “at home” (at the place of accommodation) are much cheaper. So, pack snacks in your backpack and reserve your expenses for restaurants for when it really pays off. Finally, if you stay in a hotel or a place with breakfast, remember to enjoy it!

Enjoy the free sights

Another great way to make budget trips is to bet on places with free tourist attractions. For example, open-air parks, beaches, islands, trails and waterfalls. Or else, museums and free concerts.

Think of destinations beyond the hottest

To secure your budget travel, think beyond the hottest and trendiest destinations. Brazil and the world are full of amazing places! So don't swim with the current and get creative.

travel in groups

Finally, our last tip for budget-friendly travel is to do it in groups. For example, in family or with friends. Still, with other couples who are in your circle of friends. With this, it becomes possible to save in several ways.

One of them is beautiful division of automobile on land trips. After all, there's no reason for a car to be occupied by 1 or 2 people only. In this way, fuel and tolls are saved, which can be divided into more people.

Also, you save on accommodation. Larger houses (in traditional rentals or Airbnb) usually have rents that, when divided among all guests, are much more affordable than hotels and lodging.

So, follow our tips to make budget trips and have a lot of fun!

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