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Budget Travel: 7 Ways to Save on Your Stay

Savvy Sugar
Posted on June 8, 2011

Woman in airportHotels and flights will make up the bulk of your travel expenses, so if you’re looking to cut down on costs maybe you should try to skimp on the stay since there’s only so much you can save with an air ticket. Read on to find out some savvy ways to save on your lodgings.

Airbnb

Fancy a stay with a homey feel? Check out Airbnb.com, a site where individuals rent out their rooms or house to travelers. I found some pretty great deals on the site with discounted pricing on rooms situated in prime locales. The multiple pictures will give you a good idea of what the rooms look like and if you’re still a bit hesitant, there are plenty user generated reviews for you to check out.

CouchSurfing

Want to not spend any money on your lodgings? Explore CouchSurfing.org, a volunteer-based network in which you can crash on someone’s couch for free. It’s a great little community that may enrich your travel experience, because your couchsurfing pal might show you some of the local sights. What better way to view the city than through the eyes of a local?

Bonus: you might even make a lifelong friend!

To learn more ways to save while on the road, continue reading at Savvy Sugar.

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  • Mr. Travel Deals

    Thanks for your tips! I love to travel but I dont like spending that much..

  • Mr. Travel Deals

    Thanks for your tips! I love to travel but I dont like spending that much..

  • Mr. Travel Deals

    Thanks for your tips! I love to travel but I dont like spending that much..

  • Mr. Travel Deals

    Thanks for your tips! I love to travel but I dont like spending that much..

  • Mr. Travel Deals

    Thanks for your tips! I love to travel but I dont like spending that much..

  • Ejejstanley

    For those of you who are hesitant about CouchSurfing, I’ve been an active member for over 5 years – both as a host and a surfer – and I’ve never had a negative experience. It’s easy to see recommendations and only accept invitations from people with lots of “positive” reviews. I’m grateful to have met some truly amazing people from all over the world!