7 Ways to Save Money When You Travel

This will determine whether it’s better value for you to travel independently or buy a vacation package

1. Know Your Travel Style

You don’t have to do this manually.

2. Shop Around

If you’re in the 50th percentile, there are the same number of people above you as below. That’s also known as the median.

How Wealth Accumulation Goes For The Median, Or 50th Percentile

Sometimes the comparison sites will bring up even better deals direct from the hotels or airlines themselves.

3. Check Out Discount Sites

If you have a lot of flexibility, flights can also be a great value on or very near the day of departure, especially if you fly on standby

4. Get The Timing Right

The cheapest vacations come to those who don’t care where (or when) they go.

5. Be Flexible

If you have more time, you can often save more money, as many retirees and digital nomads have discovered.

6. Travel Slow

7. Use Rewards Points

Many credit cards offer air miles or loyalty points that can be exchanged for hotel rooms and other travel perks.