6 Tips for Saving on Money on Your Summer Vacation

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Don’t let your budget prevent you from enjoying your holidays – with these tips for saving money on your summer vacation!

Before the tips, a quip:

“You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have a vacation….enjoy the simple things in life,” said Catherine Pulsifer.

To both enjoy the simple things in life AND have a great summer vacation, check out these tips for saving money on your summer vacation are from Ethan Ewing, the president of Bills.com. And for more detailed tips, click on 101 Tips for Traveling on a Budget by Colleen McCarthy.

6 Tips for Saving on Money on Your Summer Vacation

1. Take a “staycation.” Staying home eliminates hotel costs, and can be rejuvenating. Visit tourist sites in your hometown that you have never seen, eat at a restaurant you always wanted to try, or order in. For ideas in various locales, order state tourist information or search online for frugal activities in your town.

2. Consider a city. To save money on your summer vacation, use public transportation instead of a car rental. Using airport shuttles or public transit can help you avert the need to hire a taxi.

3. Drink water. Bring your own water bottle to save resources and money (call attractions first to make sure they permit bringing a bottle in). Refrain from ordering soda or, especially, alcoholic beverages at every meal to save money and calories.

4. Walk. The best way to see a new place is to experience it on foot! Wear comfortable shoes and take a walking tour or just explore. This is great exercise — and it’ll help you save money on your summer vacation.

5. Consider all-inclusive resort. Sometimes, all-inclusive vacations offer great values, from a cruise to a resort to a dude ranch. Look at the costs of meals, beverages and excursions to decide if an offer is a good deal.

6. Camp out. To save money on your summer vacation, consider bringing your own roof! Campgrounds are available near amusement parks, beaches and scenic areas. Expand your definition of “camping” to include RVs, rustic cabins and even yurts. “Rough it” so you can splurge on an activity, from a simple hike to a wild ride at an amusement park.

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If you have any tips for saving money on a summer vacation, please share below!