Airbnb and Hotels
Sometimes hotels can end up being quite pricey, and if you are looking for central locations, you can end up blowing your budget and spending more than you could have imagined. However, it’s a great idea to look at rental places rather than keep an eye out for the nicest looking hotel or have to compromise on quality due to the price per night.
Airbnb is a great option where you can rent someone’s home or just a room if you’re traveling solo. Not only will you end up saving money if you score a great deal, but you can always look at the reviews. If your family is big, it’s an even better deal: renting a big home or apartment from the start, as opposed to having to get multiple hotel rooms, will always be a better budget option.
Yet, if you are still planning on going to a hotel, it’s best to plan ahead of time! The earlier you book your place to stay, the cheaper the prices are going to be. Don’t keep on waiting for that amazing deal to come around. When you find the ideal place that fits into your budget, book it in advance.
Research Ticket Prices
Going back to being flexible, you will be surprised at how much easier it is to get better prices for flights, transportation, and even museum tickets if you research in advance what you can do!
Instead of flying with one of the really big airlines, you can try to branch out and try other, sometimes budget airlines, that will be just as good. After all, all you need to do is get to your vacation spot! You can begin by researching prices on Google Flights and making a list of the ones with the best deals and hours.
Then you can go book on their own website (as sometimes it can end up being cheaper than going through a third party). Just keep in mind that not all airlines are included on Google Flights.
The same goes for other transportation and tickets you may need. There are alternatives to taking Uber, Lyft, or a taxi, as there are cities with great public transportation and railroads! Do your research thoroughly and you will be surprised by what you will discover.
