May bridges and summer holidays are coming soon. It’s time to plan your trips. However, who says trip, says expenses. It is important to manage your budget well before you can afford to go on vacation and enjoy it as it should.
Here are 10 tips that will help you save money before and during your travels.
1. Eliminate unnecessary purchases and limit unnecessary expenses
You’re probably already aware, buying unnecessary things makes you lose money. Do you really need this new pair of shoes? Or the last iPhone? Think twice before making a purchase. You could save several hundred euros each month.
2. Sell what you no longer use
If your attic is full of items you no longer use, jackpot! You have enough to collect a small amount of money that you can book for your next trip. Go to the next garage sale or sell your goods directly on the classifieds sites.
3. Put yourself in DIY (Do It Yourself – Do it yourself)
We are not teaching you anything new, the products you buy at the supermarket are not given. Be it cosmetics, household products or decorative objects. The solution ? Prepare them and make them yourself!
There are many sites allowing you to make your own products yourself or even to create many objects yourself with what you already have. Do not think that these products will be less effective or that you need special skills. It is usually within the reach of all and in addition, it will often be better for your health.
4. Buy on sale or second hand
Why pay a lot when you can pay the same for half the price during sales or second hand? When you need clothes, wait for the sales. You will probably pay 50% less than if you had bought a few days before. You can also do the balances to anticipate.
When it comes to a purchase of several hundred euros, do not hesitate to take a look at the classifieds sites. You will certainly find your happiness at unbeatable prices and comparable quality.
5. Cook yourself
Eating out is expensive. However, we do not really realize because a 5 € sandwich or a restaurant meal at 15 € do not appear so expensive than that at the moment. It is at the end of the month that amounts accumulate and are felt. Cooking yourself will certainly save you tens or hundreds of euros each month.
6. Invite your friends to your home rather than outside
In the same spirit as cooking at home, going out with friends for a restaurant or a drink can quickly be expensive, see very expensive. Especially if you have easy descent. Inviting friends to your home for a meal or an aperitif will probably cost you a lot less.
Buying food and beverages at the supermarket will save you a lot. If in addition your friends participate by bringing a bottle or dessert, everyone wins!
7. Do you create a salary supplement?
You are already paying attention to your budget but you can not save enough money to make the trip of your dreams? The only solution is to make more money. Of course you can find a new, better paid job, but if this is not in your projects, we suggest you read our article ” 11 ways to earn a salary supplement ” in order to build you solid income supplements.
8. Place money every month
You will tell us: this is precisely my goal and that’s why I read this article!
Yes indeed. However, many of you do not bother to put money every month. Even if it is only a few tens of euros or even a few euros, it is the regular habit in the long run that counts. This will save you a lot of money in the long run.
9. Look for good deals and discounts
And if your trip costs you less? It’s possible. How?Watch promotions promotions on the Internet. There are often flights for flights as well as hotel stays. Often, these offerings go from peers.
Buy your plane tickets and book your accommodation in advance
Compare offers on the internet before buying anything
10. Be flexible and go out of season
If you’re flexible on your departure dates as well as your destination, chances are you’ll be able to save tens or even hundreds of euros (or more) on your trip. Avoid leaving when everyone leaves, ie in summer or during the Christmas period.
