65 Ways to SAVE MONEY on Travel [TRAVEL HACKS]

00:00 Intro
00:56 Flight Hacks
01:05 65. Checked bags
01:30 64. Frequent Flier Programs
02:40 63. Priority Pass
02:50 62. Cheap Flights
61. Use a Private Browser
3:25 60. Search Flexible Dates
4:02 59. Use a VPN
4:15 58. Search During Off-Peak Times
4:27 57. Register for Low-Fare Alerts
4:40 56. Compare RT and 1-Way Tix
4:58 55. Fly into Low-Cost Cities
5:38 54. Use Alt Transportation
5:53 53. Travel Off-Peak
6:52 52. Low-Cost Destinations
7:41 51. Take Overnight Transportation
7:54 Transportation Tips
50. Question Conventional Wisdom
8:26 49. Use the Airport Bus
9:00 48. Walk & Bike
9:15 47. Take a Cruise
9:44 46. Buy a Bike
9:57 45. Rome2Rio
10:09 44. Local Rideshare Apps
10:22 43. Local Taxi Apps
10:40 42. Ask Locals
11:02 Money and Finance Hacks
11:10 41. Open a Wise Account
11:27 40. Travel Rewards Cards
11:57 39. Check Forex Rates
11:42 38. Budget Planning Apps
12:52 37. Splitwise
13:10 36. Orbucks
13:32 35. Exchanging Money
13:42 Accommodations Hacks
13:53 34. Barter Your Skills
14:25 33. Stay in Suburbs
14:57 32. Book Long-Term
15:12 31. Resort Fees
15:29 30. Volunteering
15:41 29. Housesitting
15:57 28. Hotel Rewards Programs
16:25 27. Corporate Discounts
16:49 26. Shared Accommodations
17:05 25. Co-Living & Hostels
17:20 24. Group Rentals
17:53 22. Hotwire
18:05 21. Local Classifieds
18:57 20. Facebook Groups
19:25 Saving on Food and Beverages
19:32 19. Reusable Water Bottle
19:46 18. Water Purification
19:57 17. Avoid the Mini Bar
20:16 16. Hotel Hack
20:35 15. Avoid Room Service
20:45 14. Rent w/a Kitchen
20:55 13. Eat Lunch Out
21:07 12. Discount Groceries
21:56 11. Outdoor Markets
22:30 10. Reusable Bags
20:52 9. Drink Less & Local
23:23 8. Free Walking Tours
24:00 7. Free Museums
24:24 6. Local SIM Cards & Wifi
24:52 5. Travel with Frugal Friends
26:00 Traveling with Rich Friends
26:37 4. Slow Travel
27:12 3. Be a Minimalist
27:51 2. Travel Insurance
28:47 Insuremytrip v SafetyWing
29:04 1. Negotiate Everything

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👱🏻‍♀️ About: Kristin Wilson is a digital nomad travel blogger, writer, public speaker, podcaster, and travel host who has been featured on The Today Show, HGTV's House Hunters International, and more.

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[TravelingwithKristin]

Which tip will you try next? What are some other ways you like to save money on travel? Share with us below!

[appleoneusmonk]

Great tips and resources. Another tip when booking accommodations is to look for hostels or hotels that offer a free breakfast. One tip you mentioned that I sort of disagree with is negotiating everything. When I'm in a local market, for instance, I usually just pay full price, or even gringo prices. The vendors are often quite poor, and I feel cheap and petty trying to save a buck by paying less than they ask for. Of course, you don't want to get ripped off, but if they are asking $4 for something, and you try to get it for $3, it just cheapens the experience a little. On the other hand, if you show kindness and generosity to a local, you might find yourself invited to their home for a dinner or fiesta.

[rogerraphael]

THANKS, THANKS and THANKS again😎
Thats for giving full 53 seconds to home, beautiful Costa Rica!
Awesome tips Kristin, God Bless and Pura Vida 🇨🇷 ✌🏽😎

[tatianaflorez]

Loooved this video !!! I'd love you to make a video about travel/credit cards. Thanks !

[MediocreMostof]

Love your channel. Aside from the context, which is a godsend for any digital nomad, your way of delivering the data with no bullshit and direct approach is pretty great. Keep up the good work!!

[WayApp]

Wow, these travel tips are truly amazing! ❤

[kenitau]

I would love a separate video on travel cards. I don't currently have ANY credit cards, but there are soooo many out there, it would be nice to have your help narrowing down the options.

[margaret_rejnowska]

Solid list. I would add do the research before the departure. For instance the best way to travel in Tokyo and Japan is with JR Pass, which one can order for better price before entering Japan. Regarding grocery shopping in Japan, supermarkets discount gourmet food after 5 pm. Everything is freshly made the same day and needs to sell before closing.

[tomihawk]

Great tips, but a word of warning about ride sharing apps. Don't use them for anything important. A friend staying in Lisbon saved a lot of money by booking a flight out of Porto (3 hours away) but ended up missing it when her ride share didn't show up.

[shannonwilson]

Really appreciate the effort you put into this! Thanks for tagging all the subsections for easy navigation too

[boodog]

Awesome video.
I once sent myself a post card: when I got it I said to myself, "what a cool guy."

[christiansailor]

Woah! That was A LOT! Thanks for putting in so much effort, Kristin!! Great video!

[martinasandoval]

Great tips. When I traveled solo I used to budget more and stay in less expensive places than before. I also did budget tours geared towards younger folks like the GAdventures tours for 18 to 39. Now that I am older and have a husband, we do stay in nicer places and leverage points and miles rewards a lot. Thanks for the shout out to safety wings. I am looking for a good travel insurance for our honeymoon trip next year.

[blaisegirl]

This is such a great resource and I would love an in depth video on how to use travel credit cards and get points

[neilbaldwin]

Chicago to Ecuador in 3 weeks. Thanks for so much helpful advice. Watching your videos helped me believe I could do this! <3

[craigbontrager]

Great video and help! I'm planning my extended world travels next year, after I retire. I would like to hear more of how to use travel rewards cards. Also, how much cash (USD) do you recommend to start traveling and be left stranded?

[drnash]

This was wonderful! Lots of great advice! I need to see a good rundown of different loyalty programs so I will know which ones to use. I also would love to see alternative ways of moving items for travel (i.e., services which deliver luggage). I hate carrying things but often need items I can't always buy at the location ... Or things like books for research. 😊

[VegasNegus]

Incredibly valuable Kristin. I packed a lot of these suggestions on my I phone so I would have them wherever I travel..
Many Thx..

[eriksolg]

Thank You Kristin for such valuable resources. I'm very soon to be a full-time nomad and have learnt quite much from you already. An in-depth video about travel credit cards would be really awesome 😁

[jfk]

Thank you so so much. Planning to retire in 3-4 yrs but already thinking about taking some solo trips to get my feet wet, hopefully next year when we have better control of this crazy pandemic. Won't need to penny pinch like some of the younger folks but your tips will still be invaluable, practical and immensely helpful. Saved the video.