How to save on food at sea. How to save money on vacation

Summer is just around the corner, which means that many are already thinking about their long-awaited vacation.

Traveling on vacation is always a significant burden on the budget, so, especially in order to help you reduce expenses, we have prepared these 40 proven ways to save money while traveling without sacrificing comfort. Relax with pleasure and don’t overpay!

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1. Book your flights in advance and monitor special offers from airline companies; they periodically hold sales - seasonal, holiday, etc.
2. Research the availability of low-cost carriers(low-cost airlines) in the direction you need - they are available both in Europe and America, and in Asia.
3. Use metasearch engines for air tickets for all airlines (for example aviasales.ru). Often with their help you can get more favorable prices than the airlines themselves offer.
4. Earn airline miles(for flights and for spending using co-branded cards) and fly or stay in hotels for free. Many people have such programs major airlines(Aeroflot, Lufthansa, Emirates, etc.).
5. Get visas yourself- There is plenty of information on the correct preparation of documents on the Internet. Agencies, as a rule, do not provide any guarantees, but simply perform courier functions in delivering your documents to the consulate.
6. Travel light take a minimum of luggage with you. The cost of air tickets for low-cost airlines most often includes only hand luggage, and you will have to pay for luggage separately. Why do you need heavy bags on a trip and 4 pairs of shoes for 10 days?
7. Look into the issue of airport transfers. Some airlines offer a transfer to the city along with the ticket, which is not always, but is often cheaper than buying a ticket or ordering a taxi at the airport upon arrival.
8. If you plan to take a taxi from the airport, don’t be lazy to chat with other passengers, it is quite possible that you will be able to team up and save 50% of the fare.
9. Night travel on trains and buses, as well as on ferries, especially first and VIP class - a good opportunity to simultaneously save time and money on a hotel. In general, there are slipper buses - recumbent, soft shelves, like on trains. On many intercity buses there is wi-fi, so you can also do business.
10. Transport tickets on local websites, are sometimes cheaper than in English. We have purchased several times cheap tickets on trains in Germany, Austria and France, as well as ferries in Finland.
11. To search for housing, use not only booking sites, such as booking.com, but also metasearch engines (for example roomguru.ru).
12. When traveling to Asia, book accommodation for 1-2 days, and look for a cheaper (does not mean worse) option on the spot. Not all hotels/guesthouses provide their data to search engines.
13. Instead of big hotels, choose hostels and guesthouses– for a room of comparable quality you will pay significantly less. Why pay for a swimming pool, fitness and a plasma panel at the reception if you only plan to spend the night at the hotel?
14. Use couchsurfing. If not for housing (although often a room offered by a couchsurfer, especially in Asia, maybe), then at least for meetings and dinner together. Locals always know non-tourist places where you can try the most. In addition, they are often up to date with events in their city , they can tell you what and when is the best time to visit, so there will be more opportunities to learn about the life of other nations. And at the same time, there will be an opportunity to practice a foreign language, so you will also save on courses :)
15. Pay attention to apartment rentals(airbnb.com), especially if you are traveling to one place for more or less long term in or . Along with saving money, this is also an opportunity to communicate with locals, and in addition, you will not live in a standard hotel room, but in a cozy, furnished apartment.
16. If you are a student, teacher or under thirty years of age, get yourself an international IDIC, ITIC or IYTC, respectively. With an international ID you can get good discounts, especially in Europe and the USA.
17. Take advantage of discounts. Groupon is widespread in both Europe and America, as well as major cities Asia. More than once we have bought not only very profitable coupons for cafes and restaurants, but also successfully used them in other areas - we went to, went to, visited attractions and spas, and even booked hotels with good discounts.
18. For local calls, sending SMS and mobile Internet, connect to your local operator. In Asia, communications are generally very cheap, but even in Europe it will be more profitable than using roaming.
19. For free calls use Skype. You can also send SMS through it at prices comparable to Russian ones (about 2 rubles). You can link your Skype account to your mobile phone number, so calls and SMS from Skype will appear as incoming calls from your usual number.
20. It is beneficial to use for calls to RussiaSipnet. The cost is cheaper than Skype, there are no connection fees, and calls to landlines in Moscow and St. Petersburg from anywhere in the world are currently free (in general, this is a temporary promotion, but it has lasted for more than two years).
21. If you plan to travel around Europe by buses and trains, do not delay purchasing tickets - you do not have to buy them at the box office at the place of arrival, everything can be done in advance via the Internet. Firstly, it will most likely be cheaper, and secondly, you will save time; in addition, on the desired day there may no longer be tickets at the box office. But even if you find yourself in such a situation, don’t get confused - this is a good reason to go on a trip.
22. When booking a car, as in the case of air tickets, use aggregators (for example, Epronto.ru). The rule also applies here - “the sooner, the cheaper”, in addition, the price greatly depends on the duration of the rental, for example, renting a car for 6 days often costs the same as for 7.
23. Cost of motorbike rental in Asia Depends even more on the length of the lease. Most often, rental companies have daily and monthly rates, so renting a bike for 12 days can cost the same as for a month. Sometimes it is cheaper to rent a bike for 2 weeks, even if you need it for example for 8-9 days and just return it earlier, the tariff for half a month will be more profitable than when calculating daily rental for 8 days. Same with bicycles, kayaks and boats.
24. In many European cities parking is often paid, but almost everywhere there are supermarkets where you can leave your car for free.
25. Paper maps are a thing of the past. Install maps on your smartphone and save on purchasing atlases and mobile traffic when using Google Maps.
26. If sometimes you still want to take a walk around the old city with a card, it is not necessary to buy it - in non-profit tourist centers, marked with the letter "i" you will most often be given a free map of the city, with tourist attractions marked.
27. If you plan to travel a lot by public transport e, find out about the travel card system. For example, in Paris and even if we stayed for 5 days, it was more profitable for us to issue weekly passes than to buy a ticket each time. In Germany on domestic trains Group rates apply, for example a ticket for 2-5 people. So, if there are three of you traveling (and sometimes even two of you), it is more profitable to buy one such ticket than separately for each. In Hong Kong you can get a special travel card, put a certain amount on it and pay for any transport with it, including a taxi - this is, firstly, more convenient, and secondly, cheaper. In addition, you can pay by card in some stores.
28. For shopping lovers we recommend combine vacations with sales seasons. Prices at European and American sales are always more pleasing than at sales in Russia.
29. There are entire villages of outlet stores in Europe for lovers of branded clothing, and in Asia, for example, in Hong Kong, such clothing is actually cheaper, even without sales. Similarly with equipment, for example, it is profitable to buy photographic equipment in the USA, Singapore and Hong Kong.
30. If you make large purchases, check the possibilities of tax refund in this country (Tax Free).
31. Purchasing a tour in Asian countries, for example, to neighboring islands, a coffee plantation, or just around the surrounding area in a Russian travel agency or with a Russian guide, it can cost 1.5-2 times more. Unfortunately, enterprising compatriots like to punish with a ruble for ignorance of the language, so don’t be lazy, learn English.
32. Entrance fees in entertainment, and even, sometimes, in national parks, on observation platforms, waterfalls, etc., are often more expensive on weekends, and besides, on these days there are many local vacationers. If you are on vacation and it makes no difference to you, go to such places on weekdays.
33. To most places where tours and excursions are usually sold, you can get there on your own, in a rented or public transport– it will not always be longer and always cheaper.
34. If you are traveling to any, especially Asian, country for a long time, learn basic words and expressions in the local language. At a minimum, this will please the natives, and perhaps also save you money when buying food and goods at markets.
35. Training in various skills– surfing, kiting, etc. in a local school or with a local instructor may turn out to be much cheaper than in an English-speaking or, especially, a Russian one.
36. Always take out travel insurance, even if this is not required by the country's visa rules. Seeking medical help can be an order of magnitude more expensive than the cost of an insurance policy.
37. If you are traveling to Europe or, it may be more profitable to take euros or dollars with you, but for a trip to Asian countries, it makes no sense to take currency with you - you will most likely lose more on a double exchange than on the commission for withdrawing cash from the card, in addition, some banks even provide the opportunity to withdraw money from the card without a commission all over the world. Also, from many banks, using cards you can get discounts when paying at certain points or cashback on certain types of goods and services (for example, when paying in restaurants or at gas stations).
38. Get to know the national cuisine not only in tourist restaurants, but also in ordinary cafes - there you will not overpay for design and interior, and will get an idea of ​​​​real local cuisine. The main sign that the establishment is worthwhile is large number visitors inside. If your budget does not allow you to eat in a cafe, pay attention to food courts in large shopping complexes– in addition to fast food, there is usually a large selection of dishes local cuisine.
39. Choose local and seasonal dishes. If you're on the coast, why order pork when seafood and fish are cheaper and fresher? In Asia, salads and shakes made from apples and oranges are cheaper.
40. Souvenirs in tourist places and at the airport they are usually more expensive. Most often, almost everything the same can be bought in large supermarkets, at prices 1.5-2 times lower.

We hope these tips will help you save your vacation budget or spend it more efficiently. What proven ways do you have to save money while traveling? Tell us about them in the comments!

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Spending on food makes up a significant portion of the cost of any trip. There are always too many temptations in an unfamiliar city, no matter what budget you have. Cozy cafes with open verandas, restaurants with perfect tablecloths, pastry shop windows strewn with glazed cakes and chocolate cookies, stalls with roasted chestnuts and creamy ice cream, vanilla smells of freshly baked buns, coffee beans and cotton candy. Everything is spinning like a cheerful carousel, which you just want to touch with your hand.

Some tips on how to properly allocate your budget and go on a gastronomic binge wisely.

1. Within the amount

Before traveling, allocate the part of the money that you are willing to spend on food. See how much you have per day to understand how to plan it in terms of nutrition. For example, in the morning you can eat at your place of residence, during the day you can get by with snacks, but in the evening you can eat a lot. Or use this algorithm in any other sequence.

Try not to spend more than the amount you budgeted.

1. Supermarkets and markets

Explore local supermarkets and markets. Go to several different ones and compare prices. Try locally produced foods. Feel free to ask locals for tips on more popular products and where to sell them.

When booking your accommodation in advance, check the map for nearby grocery stores. Believe me, the information will be useful to you. Especially when the hotel is located away from the central streets, and you will have to check in late in the evening. Finding a place to dine or buy groceries should not turn into a mysterious quest in an unfamiliar area, moreover, if it falls on dark time days.

1. Cook it yourself

On vacation, of course, you want to take as much rest from household chores as possible. But cooking your own meals can save you a lot of money. Especially if you are going somewhere for a long time, then by renting an apartment with a small kitchen in your room or a large one that is shared on the floor, you will feel the savings.

Choose easy and quick meals so you don't have to stand at the stove for a long time. Porridge or omelet for breakfast, light salad and fried fish or chicken for dinner. One or two meals a day can easily be transferred to where you live. It’s especially nice to have a delicious breakfast or a hearty lunch in warm weather on the hotel veranda or the balcony of your room overlooking the mountains or the city going about its business.
If you are going to have snacks in a hotel, take a knife, folding fork, spoon and corkscrew with you. They will always come in handy when traveling.

1. Strategic reserve

Hunger can take you by surprise in an unfamiliar city, anywhere. And there won’t necessarily be attractive, affordable cafes or grocery stores with affordable prices nearby. Therefore, on long walks, take with you a light snack, which, moreover, can also be healthy - fruits, nuts, yogurt, cookies with cereals. And if the weather permits, you can have a full lunch outdoors - bring along cheese, bread and a salad of fresh vegetables. Quite often, recreation parks can have gazebos with a classic barbecue or electric barbecue, where you can fry meat or fish absolutely free. Find out in advance about this opportunity to turn your picnic into a real feast!
Don't forget to take a bottle of still water with you on your walk. Juice or sparkling water (especially sweet water) does not fully quench your thirst. Therefore, give preference to simple mineral water, it is not only cheaper, but also healthier. In many European cities, water can be replenished free of charge at drinking fountains or even from a tap connected to a public water supply, such as in Prague or Geneva. Of course, you also need to know about this possibility in advance.

1. No tourist spots

Main streets, squares, central parks, surroundings of main attractions - all these are places with dense tourist traffic. What follows from this, do you think? That's right, prices in such places skyrocket and tend to infinity. This applies not only to cafes and restaurants, but also to street shops and grocery stores. Once you go to the side streets, you will usually be pleasantly surprised by the price difference.

Don’t be afraid to go into establishments that don’t dazzle with bright signs and sophisticated interiors. Very often, this is where you can find the most delicious national dishes, generous portions and a warm welcome. The owners of such cafes tend to pay more attention to the cuisine than to the external gloss and interior, and are focused more on local residents than on tourists. Take note that a large number of local citizens at the tables in the establishment is a sure sign that it is worthy of your attention.

1. Street-food - don't pass by

Street-food (“street food”) can become excellent option affordable lunch. Burgers, hot dogs, pizza are well-known representatives of such a meal. But try not to get hung up on the classics, but to find and try something special, because in many countries, tents, windows and street food stalls have long become part of national cuisine. Istanbul balyk and Spanish churros, Montenegrin burek and egg tart in Hong Kong. Believe me, every country, every city has something to surprise you with.

Besides the fact that street food is inexpensive and tasty, it is also, which is important when traveling, fast. Without tiresome queues and long waits for the waiter. You can chew such food while walking or sitting on the steps of a bridge or a wide bench in one of the city squares.

1. Find out secret places

There is another option to eat tasty and inexpensively - these are canteens. Universities, government agencies, large enterprises, business centers are places where you can meet them. Admission to many is free, contrary to popular belief. Simple homemade food, queues at lunch rush hour, trays and reasonable prices. Quite a good option if you have time. Of course, you shouldn’t go looking for a canteen at random. Before going out, use Google, or even better, a hint from local residents.

1. Business lunches

A wonderful way to have lunch with big discount. Some dishes during the daytime break on weekdays are much cheaper than in the evening. Restaurants and cafes often exhibit special offers with the price for business lunches on the streets in front of the entrance to the establishment or attached to the windows, inviting you to come inside. Take the opportunity, don't pass by.

You need to be prepared for the fact that in most countries the menu for such a lunch is available only in the local language. In this case, a translator or a helpful waiter will help you figure it out. Don’t be shy to ask - just because you are a tourist is not a reason to deny you a special price for lunch.

1. Use tourist maps

Such cards are sold in many large cities. They are beneficial because they give discounts on transport, preferential entry to museums, galleries and other attractions, as well as discounts in cafes and restaurants. The discount size varies individually, but is usually at least 20%. Cards can be purchased on official websites tourist cities, at airports, train stations, tourist centers.

1. Use coupon services

Websites selling discounts to various city establishments are very popular all over the world. It’s worth taking time to study them before your trip. A large number of similar services allows you to choose and almost certainly find a decent offer to go to a restaurant, bar or cafe with a good discount.

Saving on food while traveling does not mean eating poorly or not eating at all. This is maintaining a balance between meals at the hotel, snacks, street food and going to restaurants without holes in the budget and unreasonable expenses.

But it is not as simple as it seems at first glance, and it is not very cheap. The biggest expense is paying for travel, especially if you want to vacation in fairly distant cities and countries from your point of departure. You will also have to spend a lot on accommodation, but it all depends solely on your requirements and preferences.

It is worth talking separately about food, because this also makes up a significant amount of your daily expenses. Firstly, you need to learn how to eat in any conditions if you are going on vacation without a travel agency, and secondly, you will need to know some tricks. How to save on food while traveling? You will learn about this in this article.

1. Drink on vacation mineral water still, not sweet drinks. It is important to quench your thirst wisely, so as not to spend extra money and harm your health. Many travelers constantly drink sugary soda, and then do not understand why they continue to be thirsty, because they have consumed a fairly large amount of liquid. It all depends on the composition of the drink, so pay attention to what you drink.

Better buy mineral water without gas, which you won't drink a lot of and won't have any harmful effects on your body. Don't be tempted to buy a small bottle of sweet sparkling water, because you will spend a lot of money on such unnecessary purchases and drink more than your body requires.

2. Buy tourist map . Such cards are an excellent opportunity to save money, so you should pay attention to this service. Such cards are created so that tourists can visit local attractions at a discount and receive a discount on transport. This is also a discount on some places to eat, and if you want to save on food while traveling, then this is the perfect option for you.

3. Carry water with you on vacation. Water is an important part of the daily diet, so you will have to make sure that there is enough fluid in the body. Buying water every day will cost you a lot of money, but many experienced hikers carry a small bottle of clean water with them. It can be filled at sources and in small populated areas, where local residents get water for food. Therefore, buy a convenient bottle in advance that will easily fit in your bag and will not get in the way. You can buy a special bottle for athletes, or you can take a regular plastic bottle from previously purchased water.

4. Go on picnics on vacation. On many trips there is always the opportunity to go on a picnic. If you are traveling with a group, then it is even easier and more fun, because this way you will have a great time and eat delicious food in nature. Go to your local inexpensive supermarket and buy the food you need. If you like kebabs, then grab a couple of skewers and cook the meat over the fire. This is much cheaper than eating in cafes, not to mention hotel restaurants. You can choose the ingredients for the dish yourself, and thus diversify your leisure time.

5. Cook your own food on vacation. No matter where you live, there is always the opportunity to cook your own food. Of course, many people don’t want to cook while traveling, but if you need to save money, you’ll have to make a choice. In fact, there are a lot of simple, extraordinary dishes that are not as difficult to prepare as you think, and many products are available in any supermarket in the world.

Eat this way inexpensive and useful. If you are with kids, you can be sure that the food you prepare is fresh and natural. A delicious home-cooked dinner is a great opportunity to have fun with friends or loved ones, no matter where you are in the world. When visiting cafes or restaurants, you always overpay for service, but if you buy and prepare food yourself, you save significantly.

6. When traveling, visit cafes and restaurants in " happy hours" . Many establishments constantly offer various discounts depending on the time of day. For example, at lunch you can eat 30-50% cheaper than in the evening, so be sure to take advantage of this great opportunity. You can go to such lunches during the day and cook on your own in the evening. This way you will save a lot of money and will be able to try dishes in different establishments. To find out about existing discounts, study the information on the Internet before visiting the country and city. When you walk around the city, take the leaflets that they give you, because there is a high probability that they contain information about existing discounts.

7. When traveling, do not forget about local street cafes and mobile shops. Such dietary habits are common in Europe, where every year there are a huge number of tourists from all over the world. In such mobile shops you can find local cuisine and various fast food. Most often, this food is not the healthiest, but it is nutritious and tasty, so sometimes you can treat yourself to such a breakfast to recharge your batteries for the whole day.

8. On vacation, avoid cafes and restaurants near city attractions. Such establishments always raise the price of their dishes, because there is great demand among visitors from all over the world. We often remember this, but then we give in to temptation and go to a nice, cozy cafe near the attraction we just visited. This is due to the hunger that appeared in you after a long walk, and also due to the fact that others went en masse, and you wanted it. Always remember that after walking 10-15 minutes, you will find a much cheaper cafe with affordable prices and no less delicious dishes. Local cafe owners make very good money from tourists, so keep this in mind if you need to save money.

9. Don't snack while on vacation. Many tourists spend a huge amount of money on this, because in shops and on market counters they offer wide choice small tasty products, so you give in to temptation and start buying nuts, local sweets, buns, etc. It seems to you that you are spending a little, but in the end it turns out to be quite a decent amount. Eat a big meal before your walk and pack a bag of cookies in your bag to help you avoid unnecessary purchases.

Winter will someday end, spring will come and then the long-awaited warm summer - vacation time! There are only 60 in St. Petersburg sunny days and you can go crazy! We worked hard for a whole year without raising our heads. I really want to relax, sunbathe in the sun, walk around in shorts and flip-flops, or even barefoot. If you have not yet started preparing for summer vacation, then now is the time!

A seaside vacation can easily put your family into serious debt, as vacation costs typically range from many hundreds to several thousand dollars. You need to prepare in advance so as not to experience a bitter financial hangover later.

Open a separate bank account, preferably a deposit account.

Open it for the period before your vacation without the ability to withdraw money, but with the ability to replenish it.

I can open these accounts and name them whatever I want (such as “Vacation”) right from my smartphone or computer. I am sure that most banks now provide this opportunity.

Read how to choose the right deposit.

Set up an automatic payment to this savings account

If there is no such function, or you do not use online banking, do not forget to save money into this account before you start spending money. Don't keep money at home or on a debit card, as there is a high probability that you will use this reserve from time to time.

Calculate your vacation budget in advance

Information on housing (airbnb) and car rentals, souvenirs, food costs, entertainment, excursions, etc. can be easily found on the Internet. You will receive a fairly accurate amount that you will need to save. Next, you need to divide this amount by the number of months (weeks) remaining until the vacation, and set aside this amount every month (week).

At the time of writing, you can buy air tickets from St. Petersburg and book a hotel in Sochi for a family with two children (up to three years old) from August 4 to August 13 for $1200-1500, including flights and a 3-star hotel, if you buy now, in January . That's $170-210 over 7 months. Quite a reasonable amount for a family with very average earnings in Russia.

Be creative in your planning!

An airplane is the fastest, but not always the only way to get to your destination. What about a car or a train? Rent a cottage, villa, room or separate apartment may turn out to be several times cheaper than a hotel. You can go on vacation during the low season and save up to 50%! You can go with friends and split (reduce) a bunch of expenses. You can live in 2-3 stars (no big deal! :)) You can fly low-cost. It is not necessary to rent a car for the entire vacation. You can cook it yourself - very convenient (tasty and cheap) for a family vacation. Lots of ideas ! (read how to plan a vacation, and) All these decisions can reduce your initial budget several times and make the trip affordable. For convenience and so as not to forget anything, use, which I have been using for more than 15 years!

On our last New Year's vacation, my family and I flew after the New Year (the difference in the cost of tickets and accommodation was several hundred dollars), flew with 2 transfers (several more hundred dollars in savings), did not rent a car and used free shuttles (buses) and occasionally took a taxi (savings for 12 days amounted to $500-600), prepared breakfasts, lunches and most of the dinners ourselves (buying very fresh and tasty food in stores and markets), lived in good, but not luxury, apartments (hundreds more dollars in savings).

Go cash!

Do you want an immediate increase in your earnings? Go to the cache and start saving (earning) more! that when using cards, we spend up to 30-40% more money than when using cash. This is due to the fact that paying in cash activates areas of the brain responsible for pain, while “plastic” hardly affects them. As a result, we find it easier to spend money using plastic (debit and credit) cards.

Never pay for a vacation on credit

This is one of the things people accept. Buying things with a super short consumption cycle on credit is a damn unwise idea. Plus, personal loans or credit card debt are some of the most expensive. You are bound to have a severe financial hangover. It usually takes months or even years to pay off such debts. Vacations must be paid only with your own money.

Don't take credit cards on vacation

Continuing the previous point... Money flies away very easily and unnoticed on vacation. Take with you only the amount you plan to spend.You can additionally take a debit card with a small reserve for unforeseen situations. If you can’t accumulate such a reserve, you will have to take out a credit card (you can’t go on vacation without a reserve!). But make a vow to each other that you will touch her only if there is an emergency (child's illness, lost luggage, etc.). A new swimsuit or a trip to a restaurant, of course, is not included in this list :).

Be sure to buy insurance for traveling abroad

When you travel with children, on almost every trip some kind of trouble happens: someone got poisoned, cut their leg, an allergy started, a fever rose, an ear got inflamed, etc. Costs for doctors, medicines, and a hospital can instantly waste a significant part of your vacation money . cost pennies.

My family has used insurance many times on vacation - it is a great “investment” of money!

Find a job on the side

If you know how to dance well or know a foreign language - teach others for money, if you have a car - take people around in your free time (taxi), if you have a free room or apartment - rent it out, etc. Ideas. A family vacation at the seaside is worth spending some time on! Your vacation memories will stay with you for life!

Reduce your food and drink costs

I started eating in the office several times a week. Not just because of the money. God gave my wife a culinary talent :). Plus, I love healthy and fresh food. Saving 200-300 rubles per day on lunches, for ~45 working weeks a year, I save from 25 to 30 thousand rubles (up to $500) per year. And this without any loss of quality of life!

Set aside change and small bills

By saving in this way, for example, 50-100 rubles per day ($1-2), you can additionally accumulate 10-20 thousand rubles per year or $150-300 dollars. And this is 15-20% of the cost of hotel and flight. Watch the video on how to do this.

Sell ​​junk

If you think that these are pennies, you are mistaken. Look how my family does it and how much money we sell all kinds of junk for .

By the way, I noticed one interesting thing - it’s difficult to start selling. Many things are dear to the heart, etc. And it seems to be needed, and it is necessary, and this is generally connected with memories :))) But as soon as you start doing it, a certain excitement appears, and you begin to get rid of unnecessary junk faster. For money! Which is very good!

Buy car insurance with a deductible

The cost difference can be hundreds of dollars for a fairly average car. Hundreds of dollars - that could be one or two airline tickets. For example, you may decide that all expenses up to $200 ($200 is the deductible) are borne by me, and everything above that is borne by the insurance company.

Come up with your own ideas for saving

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👋 And I wish you well-being in finances, family and in life!
Timur Mazaev was with you, aka MoneyPapa - an expert on family finances.

Budget holiday at sea - the most pressing topic in summer period. You can organize a vacation for yourself not only in Russia, but also abroad.

About travel packages...

Independent trips to resorts are usually much cheaper than travel packages. But this rule does not always work. For a number of foreign destinations, it is sometimes cheaper to purchase a last-minute tour, the cost of which may even be lower than the flight. You can select such trips yourself on the appropriate resources.

Rules for finding a budget holiday

If you are planning to independently organize a budget holiday at sea for yourself, then you should be guided by the following rules:

1. The first thing that will help you save cash- this is a refusal to rest during the high season. When planning a vacation, you should focus on the beginning or end of the season. For domestic resorts this is May, early June and September. Firstly, at this time there is no such noticeable heat, and secondly, the sea is warm. And the prices differ significantly. If swimming in the sea is not a fundamental issue for you, and you are ready to relax by the pool and go on excursions, then in countries such as Bulgaria and Turkey, you can relax economically from October to April. During this period, even the most luxurious hotels offer significant discounts, so holidays become much more affordable. Many foreign resort complexes have heated swimming pools, which save the situation when the sea is cold.
2. If you want to spend a vacation in Bulgaria and Turkey, then you should opt not for half board, but for everyone’s favorite concept. Initially, it may seem to you that you are overpaying extra money, but in fact, purchasing drinks and food will cost you much more.
3. In order to organize the most budget-friendly seaside holiday abroad, you need to purchase last-minute tours or use the early booking service.
4. Don't forget that traveling alone is much more expensive than traveling with a group.

Sochi and Adler

Sochi and Adler are an obvious solution for a budget holiday at sea in Russia. Airplane tickets Moscow - Adler are relatively inexpensive - from about 5,800 rubles. The low-cost carrier Pobeda still operates flights in this direction. You can buy cheaper tickets from this company - from a thousand rubles, but it is worth considering that they are sold out quickly.

You can rent a house in Sochi from 20 dollars (1200 rubles), in Adler it is much cheaper - from 10 dollars (600 rubles). You can eat at the resorts in budget canteens.

In Sochi, inexpensive rooms are offered by the three-star hotels “Rose of the Winds” and “Valentin”; the cost of a double room in them will cost 3,000 and 3,200 rubles per day. For a resort, such prices can be considered quite affordable. Both establishments have a good location - in the very center of the city.

The two-star complex “Nairi” offers double rooms with a balcony for 2,700 rubles. The hotel has a sauna, bar, massage, swimming pool and much more.

Fans of comfortable rooms and good service can recommend the four-star establishments Park Inn by Radisson and Zhemchuzhina; a stay in them per day will cost 4,600 and 5,200 rubles, respectively.

Accommodation in Adler

For those planning a budget holiday at sea in Russia, Adler may be an ideal option. The resort not only has expensive hotels, but also quite budget establishments and even guesthouses. The choice of housing is quite large. Among the proven hotels, we can recommend the three-star Almira (3,000 rubles) with excellent rooms and good service, and the more expensive Vesna complex (5,000 rubles), which has the most positive reviews and excellent infrastructure (swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, massage).

Accommodation in four-star hotels in Adler will cost a little more. "AS-Hotel" offers double apartments from three thousand rubles. That's enough budget option, since in more famous establishments rooms cost from seven thousand rubles.

Crimea

Speaking about a budget holiday at sea with children, it is worth paying attention to Crimea. In 2017, the cost of a Moscow-Simferopol plane ticket will cost about 7,000 rubles, and in the fall and spring it will be even cheaper. From Simferopol you can get to any resort on the peninsula.

Budget meals in Sudak, for example, will cost 200-300 rubles in a canteen (dinner, lunch, breakfast). If you want to order food in restaurants, then the amount of food expenses will increase to 500 rubles.

The most affordable seaside holiday in Russia can only be achieved if you live in the private sector. In Crimea, for example, you can choose small villages for recreation - Olenevka, Nikolaevka, Shtormovoe. In such places in guest houses you can find rooms for even three hundred rubles a day. On larger and famous resorts prices are higher. The minimum cost of living increases to 600 rubles per room. The average cost of living in 2017 in the private sector starts from a thousand rubles for a double apartment. In general, the villages can be safely considered as a budget holiday on the Black Sea with children.

As for food, as a budget option you can consider various snack bars and canteens, national cafes, canteens in guest houses with home cooking, and fast food establishments. Remember that the further you move from the coast, the lower the prices for food. In canteens and inexpensive cafes you can eat for two hundred rubles, and in an inexpensive restaurant for no less than 400 rubles. Food prices are more affordable in small resort villages. Accommodation and food in Yalta will cost much more than in other places, although budget places can be found here too.

Resorts of the Azov Sea

Budget holidays on the Azov Sea can be offered in the villages of Peresyp, Kuchugury and Ilyich. These small villages have good sandy beaches and underdeveloped infrastructure. Here you can find accommodation mainly in guest houses and the private sector.

It will cost a little more to stay in the villages of Golubitskaya and Yeisk, which have fairly decent hotels, an embankment, a cafe and a park. The village of Golubitskaya also has a well-developed infrastructure. There is nightclub, water attractions, mini-hotels and Renting a house in the village of Ilyich in 2017 will cost 1.5-3 thousand rubles, in Taman and Peresyp - up to 2.5 thousand rubles, and in the village of Golubitskaya - up to 6 thousand rubles. Accommodation in the private sector costs on average 250-600 rubles per day per person.

Resort villages Sea of ​​Azov not so developed, but incredibly convenient for families with children. Warm shallow sea - best place for kids.

Italy

If you are looking for options for a budget holiday at sea in European countries, then you should pay attention to Italy. From Moscow you can get inexpensive tickets to the main cities of the country - Milan, Rome, Venice. The cost of flights to these destinations is always cheaper (from 9,000 rubles) than to small cities. And you can get directly to the resorts by local buses.

A budget holiday at sea in Italy can be organized at one of the most famous resorts- Rimini. Of course, accommodation in local hotels cannot be called cheap - from 35 dollars per room per night, but such offers are quite rare. On average, you should aim for 50-100 dollars per day. As for meals, the minimum cost for breakfast is $4, lunch is $7, and dinner is over $10.

It is worth noting that Rimini is known for its beaches and warm, shallow water, so the resort is perfect for a budget seaside holiday with children. The resort has a well-developed infrastructure and a good selection of hotels for every taste and budget. Rimini is also popular among young people.

Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, you can organize the most budget holiday on the Black Sea abroad, which is why all local resorts are incredibly popular among tourists. The most democratic place to relax is considered Sunny Beach. The fine sand on the beaches and the gentle entrance to the sea have long been loved by supporters of beach and sea holidays. The coast is about forty meters wide, and it stretches eight kilometers in length. In modest hotels you can rent a small room for $19 per night.

An even more budget-friendly holiday on the Black Sea can only be found in small Bulgarian seaside villages and towns. In such areas there are many two- and three-star hotels, as well as guest houses in the private sector. Locals They often rent out the upper floors of their houses to tourists. Holidays in Kranevo, Balchik, Nessebar, Sveti Vlas, Pomorie, Ravda and Tsarevo can be economical.

Sometimes tours to Bulgarian resorts can be purchased at very affordable prices (from 20 thousand rubles). And promotional offers can be even more attractive. And this despite the fact that the tour price includes accommodation, flights, insurance and transfer.

Bulgaria is interesting to many travelers because it offers budget holidays at sea in September. At this time, the air temperature drops to +25 degrees, there is no summer heat and sea ​​water remains still warm. In September it is good to relax in Nessebar, Sofia, Sozopl, Balchik, Plovdiv and Varna. The cost of living at resorts is reduced because there is no large influx of tourists.

Croatia

Croatia can offer a budget holiday at sea abroad. The cost of a round trip ticket from Moscow to Dubrovnik, Pula or Split is 13 thousand rubles. In such well-known hotels, prices are quite high. You can rent an economy room for $30. And, for example, in Dubrovnik you will have to pay at least 40 dollars for a night in a guesthouse, and the establishment will be located far from historical center. Room rates in four-star hotels start at $130.

If you consider small towns, such as Plat and Cavtat, as a holiday destination, you can save a lot. Resort villages offer clear seas, clean air and beautiful beaches on Adriatic coast. What else do you need for a vacation with kids?

Cyprus

Cyprus can also be considered as a place for a budget holiday at sea in the summer. The cost of a flight from Moscow to Larnaca in the summer is about 10,600 rubles. Pobeda airlines now fly to Cyprus. Sometimes flying to a country can be incredibly inexpensive, especially if you are lucky enough to take advantage of a promotion from one of the airlines. But saving on accommodation in Cyprus is not so easy. The most budget rooms in Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos cost at least $33 per night. On average, the cost of hotel rooms ranges from 40-60 dollars.

Meals at an inexpensive establishment will cost up to $50 per day per person. For those who want to save money, we can recommend purchasing food in supermarkets. As a budget option, you can rent a studio with a kitchen, then you will have the opportunity to greatly reduce food costs.

Greece

A more budget-friendly option for a seaside holiday, unlike Cyprus, can be organized in Greece. A flight from Moscow to Athens or Thessaloniki will cost approximately 8,800 rubles. But tickets to Corfu, Crete and Rhodes are much more expensive (12,000 rubles).

Accommodation in the most inexpensive hotel in Thessaloniki will cost about $25 per day for a double apartment, in Crete - $29. But in Rhodes you can find cheaper establishments; for $17 they will offer you a completely acceptable room.

Budget meals in an inexpensive cafe will cost on average about 15 dollars a day (dinner - 6, lunch - 5, and breakfast - 4 dollars). On average, a holiday in Greece will cost a tourist at least 250-350 dollars per week.

Türkiye

Whatever one may say, Türkiye is again leading the list of countries with seaside resorts. It is here that you will find the most budget-friendly seaside holiday abroad. Many Russians have chosen Turkish resorts and have long felt at home there. Here you can not only relax comfortably on the Black or Mediterranean Sea, but also go shopping, as well as see local beauty and attractions. The main advantage of Turkish hotels is excellent animation, good infrastructure and, of course, All Inclusive.

The cost of a holiday in Turkey depends on the time of year, resort and season. So, for example, a vacation in Antalya costs about $200, in Kemer - $250, but in Istanbul - $350. A two-week tour for two can be purchased for between $1,000 and $1,500. And if you’re lucky and manage to find a last-minute ticket, then the cheapest vacation at sea in the fall can cost half as much as in the season. Russians prefer Turkish resorts for the opportunity to have good rest and nutrition, for numerous attractions and the cleanest sea.

Egypt

Egypt, along with Turkey, leads the list budget countries for a holiday at sea. This direction has long been studied by Russians. Egypt offers tourists good service, warm climate, good infrastructure and plenty of entertainment. All this can be had for $250 for a week's stay.

The gentle sun, the Red Sea and all-inclusive are what tourists strive to get to Egypt for. Do not forget that local attractions - ancient architectural monuments: the Sphinx, pyramids, Luxor - also arouse considerable interest. These places are a must visit for every traveler.

Thailand

Another budget option for a seaside holiday is Thailand. This country is no less popular as a beach and seaside resort than Egypt and Türkiye. The high season in Thailand begins around mid-autumn and ends at the beginning of winter. Therefore, the cheapest tours are in May and April.

A ten-day holiday in Thailand will cost 700-800 dollars. Experienced tour operators believe that this is the country where you can relax the cheapest in 2017. This is due to the fact that in any region of the country you can have a wonderful holiday for 15-25 dollars. per day. If you decide to visit the country on your own, then you should expect that you will need approximately $400 per month for housing, provided you rent an apartment in the center of Pattaya.

But on islands such as Chang, Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Samui, you can rent a room for only 150-200 dollars per month. If you do not consider yourself a spoiled person, you can find a room for $90.

The advantage of holidaying in Thailand is that food is incredibly cheap here. Therefore, food costs mere pennies. One hundred dollars a month will be enough for food. You can have a delicious lunch in any cafe for two dollars, but lunch in a restaurant will cost six dollars.

Vietnam

Vietnam - amazing beautiful place. Here you can find many places practically untouched by human hands. In recent years, there has been an increasing popularity Vietnamese resorts. And despite this, holidays in the country remain as affordable as before. For ten dollars a day in Vietnam you can live, eat, go on excursions and go for a massage. And if you have $20 a day in your budget, you won’t be able to deny yourself anything at all. For a wonderful vacation for a month, it is enough to have 400-500 dollars in your pocket (not counting the cost of flights).

Goa (India)

Goa is also one of the popular budget areas. Here, with 100 dollars, you can have a great holiday and not deny yourself anything, especially if you decide to visit North Goa.

Holidays at a resort are very cheap for Europeans, especially away from cities. The cost of holidays in Goa increases in winter, as this is the high season.

For a budget holiday, we can recommend purchasing a trip in the off-season, then the tour along with the flight can cost from $400. If you choose to stay not in a hotel, but in a cheap guesthouse, you can save up to 30% of your budget. Goa is popular among our compatriots due to its good tropical climate and the opportunity to relax almost all year round.

Abkhazia

Don’t forget that Abkhazia can also offer a budget holiday at sea. Since it is located near Russia, there is no need to spend money on expensive flights. Many tourists go to Abkhazia because of the opportunity to have an inexpensive holiday on the Black Sea, especially since Russians do not need any additional documents (passports and visas). And the road to Abkhazian resorts does not take much time.

If your budget is not too large, then you can stay in the private sector, where the cost of budget housing ranges from 300-350 rubles per person per day. More comfortable apartments will cost about 500 rubles. In general, a week-long vacation without travel will require you from approximately 5,600 to 10 thousand rubles per tourist. In the private sector, accommodation is much cheaper than in boarding houses and sanatoriums. If we talk about a budget holiday in Abkhazia, then you will need approximately 22 thousand rubles for two. Having 30 thousand rubles, you can also afford to see the wonderful sights of this amazing region.

Budget holiday at sea in August

August is here, and summer is coming to an end, so many are trying to grab a piece of sun and warmth on the sunny coast, and therefore are wondering where they can go to the resort at this time.

The most budget holiday can be organized in Abkhazia. A holiday in Croatia will be no less successful. At this time the weather is ideal for sea swimming. Hotel complexes The resorts are not as luxurious as in other countries, but their prices are also more acceptable, and therefore Croatia is ideal for a budget holiday. In August, the air temperature is +30 degrees and the water temperature is +26 degrees.

At the end of summer, many resorts southern Europe they simply languish under the scorching sun, so not everyone wants to come here. But Portugal in August is comfortable for a holiday in every sense. The water temperature on the Atlantic coast is +20 degrees, and the air temperature is +25-27 degrees.

Incredible comfortable conditions holidays on the island of Madeira. Portugal has many well-preserved historical monuments that will be of interest to tourists.

Good for an August holiday and Canary Islands. At this time, the daytime temperature reaches +29 degrees, and the ocean warms up to +23 degrees.

In August, most European resorts are not very comfortable for relaxation due to the heat, but the flow of tourists to them does not weaken. Türkiye, Greece, Spain and Cyprus are still popular. Vacationers often prefer to go to more northern areas of the resorts: Corfu, Paphos, Rimini, etc.

As for budget resorts on the Black Sea, Abkhazia, Georgia, Bulgaria, Sochi, Adler and villages on the Azov Sea are still relevant in August. At this time prices for domestic resorts not the most democratic, but you can find acceptable options.