Taking a break for your tight schedule of works is necessary. You can’t keep working with tired body as well as mind. That’s why, spend your time for traveling is not such a bad idea. Besides, traveling today is fun and easy. Of course traveling means you need to spend your hard-earned money. But if it is worth it then why not?
Traveling isn’t always about spending money to expensive hotels, foods, and tour program. You can have a fun and simple trip without unnecessarily robbing your wallet. There are plenty of budget-friendly accommodation you can find almost everywhere. Therefore, money is not an excuse to skip a chance to have a well-deserve getaway now.
Looking for cheap accommodation
Before starting your quest on searching for cheap accommodation, you need to know that you should consider it based on some important factors such as your travel destination, the number of people you bring, budget, travel style, the length of your trip, as well as interests. Thus, you can’t just looking for a low-price room and book it immediately. What if the amenities are not what you need?
What if the location of the accommodation is not safe? Thus, finding budget-friendly accommodation is important but it doesn’t mean you should rely solely on ‘cheap’ things.
Location, location, and location
Of course location plays important role in searching accommodation. To save your money, find accommodation located in strategic location and grants you access to various tourist attraction, diners, ATM center, shopping center, etc.
This way, you don’t have to take a cab to reach your destination since every place is within walking distance. It saves your money as well as time.
Say no to weekend
Weekend is leisure time and lots of people sue it to have a short trip. It means, the price rate is rising on weekend. Thus, it is more recommended to have a trip during weekdays (Monday-Friday). It is even worse if your destination is a touristy location. Weekend is a no for you if what you are looking for is budget-friendly accommodation.
Split rooms
If you are traveling with your friends or families, it is more recommended to rent a villa or apartment consists of several rooms which you can share with other families or renters. This is less expensive than booking several rooms in the hotel.
Besides, a private villa is more comfortable for your stay. Besides, a villa has functional kitchen where you can make your own meals instead of eating out. More ways to save your money from unnecessary expense, right?
Hostels, and why not?
If you are solo traveler, consider staying at hostel. You see, hostels today are not that sketchy or messy. There are plenty of decent hostels with clean room and satisfying services and amenities. And of course, the rent is much cheaper than booking a room in a hotel.
Even if you are traveling with families, there are some hostels providing family rooms and kids-friendly amenities. So who says hostels are for backpackers only?