Money saving tips when traveling to Europe

Hey guys, I just wanted to share my last post with you about how to save money when backpacking to Europe.

Here are some general tips on saving money in Europe that I gathered. 

Picnic – This continent has a lot of little tiny shops where you can be pre-made sandwiches or ingredients to make your own. Buy some food, eat outside, and watch the city go by. It’s a much more enjoyable and cheaper way to eat rather than eating out everyday.

Eat local and cheap – Not into picnicking? That’s ok, there are other ways to save money on food. Eat a local sandwich shops, pizza parlors, Maoz, Wok to Walks, outdoor street vendors, and the like. Avoiding restaurants and eating at a lot of the local “grab n’ go” places will give you a taste of the local cuisine at a much cheaper price.

Also, check out this YouTube video that gives a personal input on traveling to Europe with a budget:



Couchsurf – Hostels can add up really quick. If you don’t have any friends with whom you can stay, consider using the service Couchsurfing, which lets you connect with locals who will let you stay with them for free.
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Retrieved from: http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2010/07/19/the-top-5-rules-for-couchsurfing/

Fly cheap – If you know where you are going and a train won’t do, try to book flights early. You can often get round trip fares as little as $5 USD from many of the discount airlines like Transavia, Easyjet, Wizz, and Ryanair. Watch out for fees though!

Drink less – Those 5 Euro beers/wine really add up. Hit happy hour or pick and choose when you party. Hostel bars are a good place to get cheap drinks or buy your alcohol at the supermarket.

Camp in a garden – A very good camping service specific is Camp in My Garden (http://campinmygarden.com/), which allows you to pitch a tent in someone’s backyard for free or a nominal fee (around 4-10 EUR). This is a new service that started in 2010 but more and more people are signing up for it each day. All of the garden owners have profiles that tell you what services and facilities they offer.
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Get a city tourist card – Local tourism offices issue a tourist card for all their attractions, tours, and restaurants. This card gives you free entry and substantial discounts on all the attractions and tours in a city, free local public transportation (a huge plus), and discounts at a few restaurants and shopping malls. They save a ton of money.

Take the free city tours – One of the great things about Europe is that you can find free walking tours in all the major cities. They can be a great way to see the city attractions, take in some history, and learn your bearings without spending any money.

Get a Rail Pass – get Eurail Passes. If you are traveling far distances and through many countries, they are a great deal.
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Retrieved from: https://www.travelpunk.com/tag/eurail-pass


Rideshare – If you’re flexible in your schedule, use the ridesharing service BlaBlaCar and catch rides with locals between cities (or countries).

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