Most of the tourist and travel lovers want to tour their favorite destinations but the problem is budget. Most of them usually cancel their tour because of its expenses and their budget is tight. In this blog, I will guide you with the efficient ways and tips that helps you to travel your desired destination in a budget.
How to Travel on Budget? Tips for Budget Travel
There are some tips that helps you to travel in your budget:-
Start with Solid Budget
Make your budget by using apps such as Trail Wallet or XE Currency to factor the exchange rates of your desired destinations. Also, ensure to have extra cash, notify banks of travel and track expense on real time to prevent any type of overspending. Allocate your budget in different part of the tour. Such as 40% to lodging, 30% to food/transport and 30% to activities of the trip.
Search for Cheap Flights
Flexibility unlocks deal. Use apps such as Skyscanner, Momondo or Kaya with anywhere filter. This helps you to book cheap flights in advance. Set alert’s through Scotts’s Cheap Flight or Hopper for mistake fares and delete cookies. Also, consider to VPNs to tackle high prices.
Free or Low Cost Accommodation
With the help of Couchsurfing you can connect with locals for free stays. This promotes cultural exchange in cities. House sit through Worldpackers. They have caring rooms especially in Europe and Asia.
Efficient Ground Transport
Use city passes for buses/metros in Europe or Asia. For example in Turkey you can have unlimited rides for 20$ weekly. 70% of tourists utilize this facility. Ridershares through Bolt/Grab cost half of Uber in Latin America and Southeast Asia. Fly budget carriers such as Ryanair to secondary airports or buses such as FlixBus across continent for $20-$50 long hauls.
Visa Insurance and Safety
Search for visa free zones or e-visa. You can also use iVisa for quick approval under 50$. Secure budget travel insurance such as Travel Sure ($100K coverage) or student plan from 35$/month that covers evacuation and medical. Track through apps such as Trail Wallet. Carry LifeStraw for safe water and prevent ATM fees with Wise cards.
Top Budget Destinations for 2026
As the year 2026 is coming so does the winter vacations also, here is the list of top budget friendly destinations.
- Vietnam
- Nepal
- Philippines
- Cambodia
- Turkey
- Peru
These are some of the budget friendly destinations you can visit in a reasonable and cheap budget.