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How to Save Money On Your Travels in Thailand on Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:02 am
How to Save Money On Your Travels in Thailand
Step 1
Be flexible with your accommodation. Stay at B&Bs, youth hostels, house exchanges, college accommodations during their term breaks and serviced apartments. Weeknights are generally cheaper than weekends and stay during off-peak and shoulder-peak travel seasons. Staying for multiple nights are usually cheaper than single nights.
Step 2Plan ahead to avoid paying for hotel stays. Plan your trip so that you arrive at your destination early in the morning and leave late at nights, to avoid having to pay for extra sleeps. Plan overnight train trips so your train ticket doubles up as accommodation.
Step 3Don't forget your tax refund. Most countries that charge GST or similar tax offer tourist tax refunds on departure. Don't forget to keep purchase receipts and claim this back.
Step 4Search for coupon discounts before you go. Many shops have discount vouchers that they post on the web for printing. If you know where you will shop at your destination, do a search on the web.
Step 5Check for free attractions. Most cities offer some free attractions for tourists such as free CBD tourist shuttles, museum and gallery entries on particular days, botanic gardens and govenrment buildings. Check before you go.
Step 6Buy water bottles and breakfast from grocery stores. Most vendors at tourist places charge a big premium.
Step 7Join backpacking tours. They usually have similar itinieries to full service tours, but with less tour guide support, and charge much less. People from all ages join.
Step 8Check for half price ticket booths. Most cities have half price ticket booths to last minute musicals, sport events, opera, ballet and other live performances.
Step 9Remember to take your concession cards. Some vendors recognise Senior and student cards from overseas, so remember to bring them along and check with the service provider.
Step 10Eat what the locals have and whatever is in season. Try street car vendors and local cuisine, they are usually cheaper and widely available.
Step 1
Be flexible with your accommodation. Stay at B&Bs, youth hostels, house exchanges, college accommodations during their term breaks and serviced apartments. Weeknights are generally cheaper than weekends and stay during off-peak and shoulder-peak travel seasons. Staying for multiple nights are usually cheaper than single nights.
Step 2Plan ahead to avoid paying for hotel stays. Plan your trip so that you arrive at your destination early in the morning and leave late at nights, to avoid having to pay for extra sleeps. Plan overnight train trips so your train ticket doubles up as accommodation.
Step 3Don't forget your tax refund. Most countries that charge GST or similar tax offer tourist tax refunds on departure. Don't forget to keep purchase receipts and claim this back.
Step 4Search for coupon discounts before you go. Many shops have discount vouchers that they post on the web for printing. If you know where you will shop at your destination, do a search on the web.
Step 5Check for free attractions. Most cities offer some free attractions for tourists such as free CBD tourist shuttles, museum and gallery entries on particular days, botanic gardens and govenrment buildings. Check before you go.
Step 6Buy water bottles and breakfast from grocery stores. Most vendors at tourist places charge a big premium.
Step 7Join backpacking tours. They usually have similar itinieries to full service tours, but with less tour guide support, and charge much less. People from all ages join.
Step 8Check for half price ticket booths. Most cities have half price ticket booths to last minute musicals, sport events, opera, ballet and other live performances.
Step 9Remember to take your concession cards. Some vendors recognise Senior and student cards from overseas, so remember to bring them along and check with the service provider.
Step 10Eat what the locals have and whatever is in season. Try street car vendors and local cuisine, they are usually cheaper and widely available.
