Getting the Most out of Your Money In Europe
We hear a lot about how European travel can be tough these days now that the value of the dollar is so low compared to the Euro. However, this shouldn’t discourage you from taking that vacation you’ve always dreamed of. There are all kinds of ways to make your dollar go further when traveling abroad, from buying cheap airline tickets to finding places to stay besides expensive hotels.
While we tend to only consider the major airlines when booking international flights to Europe, there are all sorts of discount airline carriers available that fly to all the destinations the big airlines do. An excellent option is EasyJet, which flies to hundreds of European destinations right out of London. Using airlines like EasyJet can save you lots of money, but do require more planning, since EasyJet doesn’t fly to the US. You can also look for discounted car rental and hotel services through airlines like EasyJet, Vueling and SkyEurope.
Buying tickets for travel in advance also helps, especially when purchasing train tickets. Trains are one the most convenient ways to move around Europe, but they can also be one of the most expensive. Buying train tickets in advance can save you up to 25% off normal prices.
Another old trick to savings money on travel is to eliminate spending money on nights in hotels by sleeping while in transit. However, this doesn’t have to mean just catching a few hours of sleep on a flight or train. There are some luxurious ways to mix sleep and travel at cheap prices! For example, an overnight boat from Copenhagen to Oslo costs only 140$ for a double occupancy room. There are also overnight trains that offer great prices on sleeping cabins, so be sure to consider your options for mixing travel and sleep.
And instead of renting a car to get around a city, try renting a bike! For a fraction of the price, a bike offers a much more intimate experience of Europe as well, as you’re sure to see things while pedaling down backstreets you’d completely miss while speeding by in a car.
Getting the most out of discount European travel means getting creative. Try these tricks and make your money go further!
