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How to Save Money
​for Travel

You're going to have to commit to your budget and have a lot of motivation - but the end result will be worth it.
Here are 15 ways you can save money for your trip!
  1. Make a Goal
    First steps first - figure out where you’re going and for how long, then set a daily/monthly budge
  2. Prioritize & Sacrifice
    It’s going to require a lot of self discipline, but will be worth it in the end.
  3. Reduce Your Utilities
    Turn down your heat/air conditioning, use a fan or wear more layers. Unplug your electronics when they’re not in use. Use less water and take shorter showers.
  4. Spend Less on Your Workout
    Cancel your gym membership and get outside – go running, hiking, or biking. Do a free workout!
  5. Cut Back on Your Food Budget
    Don’t buy a coffee every morning, make your own lunch for work, and don’t eat out.
  6. Stop Going Out
    Instead of spending money at the movies, a bar, or nightclub, invite friends over to your place, or head to a park.
  7. Take Public Transit
    Don't drive your vehicle anymore. In fact, you should just sell it! You won't need it while you're traveling anyway. Then you'll also save money on payments, gas, and insurance. Instead, just take the bus, or bike!
  8. Cancel Your Cable & Netflix
    Keep your internet, but ditch the cable and Netflix membership - Watch YouTube, or stream your shows.
  9. Cancel Your Other Subscriptions/Memberships
    Get rid of your monthly subscriptions and memberships, such as Amazon Prime, Just Fab, and etc. You won’t need those while you’re on the road anyhow.
  10. Quit Smoking
    Does this really need an explanation?
  11. Ditch the Permanent Makeup
    Don’t get your eyelashes, eyebrows, or nails done anymore. Besides, you won’t care for that while you’re traveling and sweating your face off in hot climates.
  12. Get Fewer Haircuts
    Cut out the frequent haircuts until you leave.
  13. Move Back Home if Possible
    Just for a few months before you leave, head back to mom or dads if possible and save on rent! Don’t you want home cooked meals anyway?
  14. Get a Second Job
    Acquire an evening or weekend part-time job in additional to your full-time job.
  15. Sell Your Belongings
    All the materialistic items in your life are all replaceable. Have a garage sale, sell on Facebook Marketplace, and Craigslist. Learn to let go of the items you do not need. You don’t need them while you’re on the road, and they’ll be easy to replace once you get back home. Besides, your taste and style will likely change, so you will want new things anyway.

Planning a trip?

Let us help you with our How To's, Saving Tips, and Packing Lists!
How to Plan a Backpacking Trip
If you're about to embark on your first backpacking trip, we can give you a helping hand with the planning process.

​​Backpacking Essentials
Everything you need to pack for your trip.
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How to Save Money While Traveling
To save even more money and stretch your budget even farther, try these tips, your wallet can thank us later!
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About The Global Snowbirds
    • FAQ's
    • Meet Us
    • Personal >
      • How We Afford To Travel
      • Justin's Packing List
      • Meagan's Packing List
      • Our Cost of One Year in SE Asia
      • Our Travel Horror Stories
      • Our Vlogging Gear
      • Why We Decided To Go Backpacking
  • Destinations
    • Asia >
      • Cambodia >
        • Cambodia Itinerary
        • Cambodia Vlogs
      • India >
        • India Itinerary
        • India Vlogs
      • Indonesia >
        • How to Extend Your Indonesia Visa
        • Indonesia Know Before You Go
        • Indonesia Itinerary
        • Indonesia Vlogs
      • Laos >
        • Blue Lagoons Guide, Vang Vieng, Laos
        • Tubing Guide, Vang Vieng, Laos
        • Laos Itinerary
        • Laos Vlogs
      • Philippines >
        • How to Extend Your Philippines Visa
        • Philippines Itinerary
        • Philippines Vlogs
      • Sri Lanka >
        • Sri Lanka Itinerary
        • Sri Lanka Vlogs
      • Thailand >
        • Thailand Know Before You Go
        • Thailand Itinerary
        • Thailand Vlogs
      • Vietnam >
        • Vietnam Know Before You Go
        • Vietnam Itinerary
        • Vietnam Vlogs
    • North America >
      • Mexico >
        • Mexico Itinerary
    • South America >
      • Colombia >
        • Colombia Travel Itinerary
      • Ecuador >
        • Ecuador Itinerary
      • Peru >
        • Machu Picchu on a Budget
        • Peru Itinerary
  • Tips & Tricks
    • Guides >
      • Blue Lagoons Guide, Vang Vieng, Laos
      • Tubing Guide, Vang Vieng, Laos
    • How To's >
      • How to Get to Machu Picchu on a Budget
      • How to Plan a Backpacking Trip
      • How to Save Money for Travel
      • How to Save Money While Traveling
      • Visas >
        • How to Extend Your Indonesia Visa
        • How to Extend Your Philippines Visa
    • Lists >
      • Packing >
        • Top 25 Carry-On Essentials
        • Top 35 Backpacking Essentials
        • Men's Packing List
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      • Travel Apps
  • Resources
    • Accomodations
    • Flights
    • Packing >
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