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20+ Traveling Hacks to Save Money, Time & Space for a Happy Travel

Travelling Hacks You Need for Your Next Trip

I had a period in my life when I was completely fascinated by travel hacks.

Putting your shoes in a shower cap and packing them? Oh, yes. How can you keep your valuable jewellery from becoming caught in straws? Infant, talk to me.

On a ridiculously vain level, I believe it’s because knowing the finest travel hacks makes me look like an invincible smartass… especially if I’m the type of person who travels for no reason and enjoys wreaking havoc on the most mundane jobs.

That said, after three years of continuous travel, I’ve accumulated a fair number of travel life hacks, some of which are a little weird but which I promise work.

This isn’t your typical list of hacks— there’s no other method. Particularly, some are strange, but shhh, just accept it.

 

 

My Favourite Travelling Hacks

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2 Travelling Hacks Before You Leave

This is one of my favourite brand-new travelling hacks, it’s a lifesaver.

If you have enough space on your phone, you can easily download and install Google Maps to surf offline on your phone, even if you don’t have access to the Internet.

All you have to do is drag the map to the spot you want to save, then type “okay map” into the search box and also press Download and install and set up.

Ebates is a free cashback website that allows you to earn money back on the majority of your online purchases (virtually like a partial flash repayment).

The following is a breakdown of how it works: Ebates has worked with a variety of reputable online retailers, including Expedia, Agoda, and others.

When you use Ebates to go to these merchant websites and buy something, Ebates earns a commission, which they share with you as a payback (moved directly into your Paypal).

To put it another way, you’re getting money back for buying, which translates into quick discounts on your vacation reservations.

 

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Travelling Hacks Before You Leave

Following are some options you should consider for a better travelling experience.

These travelling hacks will help you a lot if you have any inconvenience like losing your passport, suffering an accident or any other adverse circumstance.

 

Check Accommodation Options

Instead of staying in a hotel, consider renting a home if you’re traveling with a family or a solitary spot if you’re travelling alone.

Sites like Airbnb can provide houses as well as private areas from house owners who are renting them out, usually at a lower cost than hotels.

 

Visit places where there isn’t a large tourism board. They are usually less expensive.

Locations without a large tourism board or a promotional budget are typically less expensive and, as a result, less populated.

As a result, as a traveller, you will be able to see a lot more without going broke. You can also brag about visiting a lesser-known country!

 

To save space, roll your garments.

Packing efficiently does not necessitate a lot of work. Rolling your clothes rather than folding them is one of the simplest and most practical travel hacks.

This strategy not only saves you space but also maintains your garments wrinkle-free. Plus, the little rolled tubes make it easy to see what you’ve packed.

 

Email yourself a scan of your passport

Examine your passport and identification card, then make a strategy to email them to yourself.

This ensures that each item has a backup copy in the event of theft or loss.

When I email documents to myself on my iPhone, I usually open the e-mail on my iPhone and save them to iBooks.

This provides me with a backup record.

 

Before flying abroad, notify your credit card company.

It’s critical to remember to call your credit card or debit card company before you depart to ensure that your card is authorized for your foreign destination.

As a result, they are less likely to believe a questionable task.

 

Mark your belongings as fragile.

This is a concept I learned about a while back from a friend who found it to be a fantastic technique to ensure that your luggage is properly managed.

As a result, your luggage is kept at the top of the heap, making it one of the first to be released.

 

If you’re staying at a hostel, bring an extension cable with you.

Throughout your voyage, your electronic devices will be your best friends, and they will need to be cared for, which includes frequent recharges.

As a result, one of the most important travel hacks is to make sure you have an extension cable or a power strip on hand, especially if you’re staying in a hostel where everyone is competing for plug time.

Without a doubt, an extension cable will make you the centre of attention!

 

Use social media to get ideas for your itinerary.

With the help of Instagram, you may create a magnificent itinerary.

Start searching popular hashtags and geotags to see where people took beautiful photos and bookmark those locations.

To find more hidden treasures, Google ‘Best Instagram spots in XYZ city or ‘The most Instagrammable places in XYZ.’

 

Download Google Translate

In a foreign country, Google Translate is a godsend. It is available for download.

If you know the international country you’ll be visiting employs a foreign language for communication, do yourself a favour and download Google Translate.

It allows you to capture images of text in another language and have it translated in real-time. Google Translate, like Google Maps, operates in airplane mode.

 

Purchase skip-the-line tickets

To avoid spending your vacation waiting in lines, purchase skip-the-line tickets ahead of time.

Long lines are inconvenient, and you don’t want to be the visitor that spends more time queuing than exploring.

By obtaining skip-the-line tickets for tours and other events in advance, this can be completely avoided.

Headout offers a wide range of skip-the-line ticketing excursions in more than 50 locations around the world.

 

Avoid City Centre Accommodation

If you’re looking for a place to stay, stay away from the city centre. It is always costly.

Travelling is already costly, and where you stay dictates where you spend the majority of your money.

Choosing ideal locations, such as hotels in the city centre, is always costly.

Smaller hotels near or in the city centre are the best bet because they are less expensive and not too far from the hub.

 

Choose hotels that provide complimentary meals.

This is a no-brainer travel tip. It can help you save a lot of money.

Complimentary breakfast is a frequent hotel bonus, so call ahead to double-check so you’re covered for at least one meal.

Some hotels will provide free meals for more than one meal, so look into it!

 

Get a City Travel Card

For the best-combined deals, get a city travel card.

Travel cards are like gold mines.

They provide you unrestricted access to local transportation and savings on everything from train tickets to museum admissions and more.

Some companies even provide optional add-ons like sightseeing buses and airport transfers.

 

Get Transport Passes

Purchase a transport pass (tube, train, metro, bus) to have unrestricted access to public transportation in the city.

Using the same ticket/pass, you can travel easily across all means of transportation (tube, train, metro, bus).

You won’t have to stand in huge queues to buy a ticket if you have a travel pass.

Sightseeing by local transportation has a unique appeal, especially when it is inexpensive!

 

Get information on the free museum and tourist attraction days.

It’s usually a good idea to check if the destination you’re visiting has any free museums; this will give you something to look forward to without having to pay any money.

Also, research tourist attraction days and optimum times to visit so you can avoid crowds and have a relaxing day exploring.

 

Consider purchasing open-jaw airline tickets.

The open-jaw ticket mania is a travel hack that no one wants to tell you about.

Open-jaw tickets are adaptable and, in most situations, cost-effective.

They are usually less expensive than purchasing two one-way flights between the destinations visited because they are billed at round-trip rates.

Basically, you book a flight into one place and out of another using one airline.

This travelling hack also allows you to travel between two incredible cities while still getting home/to your primary destination!

 

The Right Credit Card

When choosing a credit card for travel, look for one with a lot of benefits.

We’re talking about a credit card with a sign-up bonus, bonus points and miles for free travel, access to a lounge, or discounted ticket costs.

The ideal travel credit card also includes rental car insurance and bonuses that cover travel insurance!

If you travel frequently, seek credit cards that don’t charge international transaction fees so you don’t have to pay an extra cost every time you make a purchase outside of the United States.

 

Cashback websites are the best places to book.

If you, like us, prioritize saving money on international travel, use websites like Headout,

Book It, or Make My Trip to locate all-inclusive packages to places across the world or to earn unique cashback.

There are other websites like this; make sure to check the one that is best for you before making any reservations because you never know what deals you’ll find!

 

A purse or backpack with anti-theft features is a wise purchase.

Money belts aren’t the best way to carry cash as a tourist, according to whoever made that decision.

It makes you stand out like a sore thumb, making you vulnerable to robbery and attack.

Using an anti-theft purse or backpack is your best bet.

These bags appear to be ordinary bags, allowing you to blend in with the throng and avoid pickpockets.

These anti-theft handbags are not only adorable, but they also have useful features like waterproof lining and RFID blocking material, which protect IDs and credit cards from hacker scanning.

 

Seats in the aisle and near the window should be reserved.

There’s nothing like deliberately reserving a seat based on your preferences to make a flight journey go more smoothly.

If you need the restroom frequently, choose aisle seats for convenient access.

Aisle seats have more legroom (than exit row seats) and are the first to disembark. When booking a flight, choose your seat carefully.

 

For quick travels, visa-free or visa-on-arrival countries are an excellent bet.

Visa procedures (endless paperwork and long lines) take time and, more significantly, money.

Countries that offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel swoop in as saviours in this situation.

Over 50 countries offer visa-on-arrival, while many more do not require a travel visa at all.

When the travel bug strikes, you may now arrange last-minute plans and quick escapes.

 

To learn about flight deals, sign up for airline mailing lists.

Make sure you’ve signed up for a few emails before you start planning your next trip or looking for flights.

Airlines’ mailing lists provide you with early access to the best prices when you need them the most.

Keep an eye on your inbox and check these newsletters as soon as possible so you don’t miss out. In addition, frequent flier bonuses are frequently offered on airline mailing lists.

Those points and miles can add up to free flights and great upgrades if you’re a travel hacker.

 

When ordered at the same time as the flight, add-ons are less expensive.

Finding out what extras you might need, such as extra luggage, priority boarding, airport lounges, seat reservations, or travel insurance, and customizing your package to suit your needs and comfort while booking your flight tickets, rather than after, is a great way to save more than just a few dollars.

Adding on extras later will simply result in a larger, avoidable cost.

 

Pay the additional fee for refundable reservations.

Cancellations can happen at any time, so pay the extra amount for a refund when booking to avoid the anguish of cancelling any ticket, especially a high-priced one.

All will not be lost, and you will be able to save money in the event of a flight cancellation within 24 hours of booking.

 

When it comes to flight cancellations, be strategic.

Booking a nonrefundable ticket is a risk, but there is a bright side.

Keep this pro advice in mind if you change your plans or don’t go on that particular flight: don’t cancel the ticket or simply show up there.

Do this because you may be eligible for a credit or refund if the flight is cancelled or the itinerary is changed in the unlikely event that it is cancelled or changed.

You would not be entitled to anything if you had cancelled the ticket.

 

Purchase a nice travel wallet.

When travelling, a good wallet can be a lifesaver. It keeps you organized because all of your bills, receipts, airline passes, passport photocopies, and foreign currency are all in one spot.

Investing in a decent wallet doesn’t have to be costly; there are various affordable options for fashionable travel wallets with extra pockets for travel-related stuff.

 

Shoulder season travel takes precedence over everything else.

When it comes to arranging a trip, timing is crucial, and one sure-fire approach to save money is to travel during shoulder season,’ or the time between peak and low travel seasons.

The weather is still pleasant, but the location is less popular this time of year, and accommodation costs are also lower.

September-November and March-May are the shoulder seasons in several destinations.

Picking busy seasons like school breaks and holidays is a no-no.

 

Purchase travel insurance.

Most individuals don’t buy travel insurance because their credit card benefits cover the majority of their expenses, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

This is especially critical if you’re carrying valuables or altering your plans on a daily basis.

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To save money on lodging, book overnight flights and buses.

The finest way to kill two birds with one stone: you receive a free night’s sleep while still being on your way to your destination!

Booking an overnight flight or bus is effectively a free night’s stay.

Make yourself as comfortable as possible by wearing a warm sweatshirt, decent earplugs, and an eye mask.

 

Make sure you have a card that grants you access to airport lounges.

You may decrease your airport charge in half by signing up for at least one travel credit card that offers a ‘priority pass’ or ‘lounge access.’

The free food and drinks save you a lot of money and help you avoid eating poor cuisine!

 

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Travel Hacks For the Departure

The following travelling hacks are related to the departure.

 

Never underestimate the value of a fanny pack

Never undervalue the importance of a fanny pack.

Yes, they can be cumbersome and appear to be from the mid-to-late 1980s, but you can count on me: every time I travel, both domestically and internationally, it ensures that my belongings are safe and expedites safety and security inspections.

 

Splurge on Web service

If your flight is longer than six and a half hours, spend the extra money on Web service.

You’ll thank me later when you realize that an interesting conversation with your seatmate is more difficult than pulling teeth.

You can also finish the job one more time before heading to your destination.

 

Don´t Leave without a Pen

Before leaving the house, make sure you have a pen so you can fill out personalized papers.

Fill out the forms as soon as you receive them, and make sure that your family members do the same.

People will be clamouring for your pen, which flight attendants rarely have.

 

Cash can be hidden in empty lip balm containers.

Empty lip balm tubes are a cheap and easy way to conceal a cache of emergency cash when travelling.

It’s weatherproof and unremarkable, so no one will notice it or try to take it.

All you have to do is roll your money such that it fits inside the small container.

 

Prior to Arrival, Visit Washroom

Sprint to the restroom 20 minutes before landing.

When the seatbelt signal turns on, I’ve discovered that you still have 15 minutes of flexibility before you have to be seated.

Use this opportunity to get rid of yourself so you don’t have to struggle for restrooms when you arrive.

 

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Travel Hacks When You Arrive

This is important to save money and time when you travel.

Here are some travelling hacks when you arrive to your destination.

 

At the airport, NEVER exchange money for local currency.

You don’t need to exchange money at the airport or at the local currency exchange when ATMs and cash machines are available.

These money converters not only demand a fee, but they also rip off exchange rates, which are frequently significantly inflated, making them worse than your ordinary bank.

 

Make a beeline for the luggage case.

The number of people who appear to lollygag after a touchdown is astounding.

Save that for somewhere else to save yourself time and avoid any arguments with your trip buddies.

 

Get cash from ATMs in your vicinity.

Using money converters at the airport frequently comes with its own set of fees, and the exchange rates are a rip-off.

Of course, ATM machines constantly dispense local currency, so use your debit or bank card to get your cash there.

 

Make sure you’ve downloaded and installed Yelp for residential travel in the United States.

This is a wonderful city overview for both visitors and residents, and it is an excellent way to discover the most amazing places to eat and explore.

 

When you arrive, look for grocery stores.

You don’t have to buy a banquet, but buying necessities like water and a few snacks in the neighbourhood rather than at the hotel might save you a lot of money.

 

Remove only the essentials from your luggage once you’ve arrived at your room.

Attempting to make yourself at home by gathering every pair of shoes and all of your amenities will only make repacking a nightmare, and it will increase your chances of forgetting something when it’s time to leave.

 

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Travelling Hacks on Destination

When you get to your destination, these are excellent travelling hacks for you to count on.

 

Make friends on the road using Travel Buddies and Backpackr

Making new acquaintances or connecting with genuine people on your excursions will no longer be a problem.

There are apps dedicated to this purpose.

If you use Backpackr or Travel Buddies, you’ll never have to worry about contacting groups in person. Instead, the app will pair you up with travellers in your area based on a personality match.

You may also see each other’s schedules and schedule hangouts.

 

Keep your rechargeable batteries cool.

It can be a great pain to run out of energy on your rechargeable batteries sooner than expected.

Well, there is a clever travel hack for keeping your batteries fresh and fully charged for longer: put them in the fridge!

When kept in freezing conditions, most rechargeable batteries keep 90% of their full charge, which may seem weird.

 

For the greatest nightlife in town, join a pub crawl party.

You don’t need to spend extra money on a pub crawl tour to enjoy the nightlife of any destination.

Rather, use this guaranteed travel tip to find the most popular pub crawl itineraries.

You’re sure to run into a few other visitors and travelers, or maybe one of the organized groups, here.

Then all you have to do is tag along for free!

 

Take advantage of long layovers to get a feel for a location.

Choosing a flight with a long layover just means you’ll have more time to see another city.

Most people take advantage of this by booking flights with 12+ hour layovers, allowing them to spend a whole day in a different city.

Access to WiFi is a right, not a privilege. Take what you want!

WiFi is now considered a human right, and you are entitled to it regardless of where you are.

Find the first-class lounge, sign in to the free WiFi, and browse to your heart’s pleasure, just like at the airport.

Similarly, if you’re out on the streets, find a nice restaurant and use their WiFi without thinking.

Some establishments may require a password; in this instance, you can get wifi passwords for restaurants, cafes, and other establishments on FourSquare.

 

Dinner during happy hour means more beverages and less expensive meals.

Dinners on vacation might go into the thousands of dollars. But thank God for wonderful hours!

You may take advantage of all of the happy hour offers (most of which are half-price), as well as consume drinks.

Make sure you get there early for supper and you’ll have a win-win situation all around, including a cheap check!

 

When looking for flights, switch to a different “home” nation to receive better deals.

When searching to fly a specific airline, one of the more clever travel hacks is to choose a country with a favourable foreign currency rate compared to other countries.

This way, you can browse and buy your tickets in a different currency and save a lot of money!

This is an optional, somewhat time-consuming step, but you should try it for what it’s worth.

 

 

Travelling Hacks for Returning Home

These are some travelling hacks to keep in mind when coming back home.

 

Keep your Bag Packed

If you’re a frequent traveller, stick to your toiletry bag and keep it packed.

This will make the packing process a little easier and will save you from having to buy expensive toiletries if you forget something.

 

Sharing Photos

2. When sharing photos from a trip, use IFTTT to make the process go smoothly and quickly.

“Dishes” like sharing quickly to Dropbox or Evernote will ensure that you have a copy of your priceless images at all times.

 

Unpack the Box

As soon as you walk in the door, unpack the box. You may feel exhausted, but you’ll be glad you did it first thing in the morning.

In addition, it prevents your luggage from smelling like soiled laundry.

 

 

Bonus: 9 Travel Hacks When You’re Bougie On A Budget

Is your wanderlust bigger than your budget? Here are nine luxury travelling hacks to help you live your best life!

1. Plan Around Off-Peak Travel Times

If you're trying to jet set over a major holiday or during certain months, I have bad news...so is everyone else. Prices surge when demand is at its highest, which means that white sand vacay is going to cost you a pretty penny.

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If you ‘re trying to moneyed class over a significant holiday or throughout particular months, I have negative information … so is everybody else.

Costs rise when demand is at its highest, which suggests that white sand vacay is mosting likely to cost you a pretty penny.

2. Take Advantage of Travel Bonuses

Credit cards that let you rack up points to redeem towards free travel are the bomb.com if you can swing it. Just remember, use them responsibly. If you go into debt trying to save on your next vacation, it defeats the purpose.

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Credit history cards that let you acquire points to redeem in the direction of free traveling are the bomb.com if you can swing it.

Simply keep in mind, use them sensibly. If you go right into financial obligation attempting to minimize your next holiday, it beats the objective.

3. Fly on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday

Why put yourself through the stress of an overcrowded airport when you can save money by flying during the week?

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Why put on your own via the stress of a jammed flight terminal when you can conserve money by flying throughout the week?

4. Mix and Match Airlines

When you're booking a round-trip flight, you can spare your wallet by flying with different airlines - possibly even different airports.

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When you ‘re booking a round-trip trip, you can save your pocketbook by flying with various airlines – potentially also various airport terminals.

5. Traveling hacks – Book in Advance

Flights and hotels tend to get much pricier the closer you get to your trip, so book in advance to avoid over-paying.

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Flights and hotels tend to get much pricier the closer you get to your trip, so book in advance to avoid over-paying.

6. Be Flexible

Websites like CheapOAir allow you to see how much flights cost on different days up to six months out. Give yourself enough lead time to score the best deal.

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Web sites like CheapOAir permit you to see just how much flights price on different days up to six months out.

Offer on your own sufficient lead time to score the very best deal.

7. Consider All-Inclusive

Unlimited food and drinks? You don't have to ask me twice! Take a little time to cost out whether or not bundling your flight, hotel, car, food, etc. would end up saving you money. I've been able to live it up several times because all-inclusive was actually the cheapest option.

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Unlimited food and drinks? You don’t have to ask me twice!

Take a little time to cost out whether or not bundling your flight, hotel, car, food, etc. would end up saving you money. I’ve been able to live it up several times because all-inclusive was actually the cheapest option.

8. Call the Hotel Directly

Often hotels will run exclusive discounts or rates, so it's worth it to call before booking to make sure you're not missing out.

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Often hotels will run exclusive discounts or rates, so it’s worth it to call before booking to make sure you’re not missing out.

9. Make Money Moves

If you've got a blog or decent social media following, reach out to a hotel's marketing team to request the media rate in exchange for some press. Live your best boss life, honey!

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If you’ve got a blog or decent social media following, reach out to a hotel’s marketing team to request the media rate in exchange for some press. Live your best boss life, honey!

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Conclusion

The travelling hacks listed above helped me during my active travel year this year, and I’m sure they’ll do the same for you.

Let us know which travel trick was your favourite in the comments section below.

Also, do let us know if there are any other travel hacks that have worked for you that we haven’t covered yet.

 

 

Travelling Hacks FAQ

What are the easy travel hacks?

Insanely Easy Travel Hacks for Your Next Trip Memorize One Credit Card Number. Send a Photo of Your Passport to Yourself Via Email. Use Google's OK Maps Offline Mapping Option. Fill Any Spaces in Your Luggage with Stuff. Pick a Travel Jacket with Lots of Zip-Shut Pockets. Wear a Plastic Belt. Pack an Empty Water Bottle in Your Carry-On.

How do you pack a suitcase in life hacks?

Packing Hacks That Will Change Your Life Roll, don't fold clothes. ... Stack your bras. ... Cover your footwear with shoe bags or shower caps. ... Pack two tops for every bottom. ... Pack your clothes inside out. ... Pack the heaviest items closest to the wheels. ... Stick dryer sheets in your suitcase. ... Put your toiletries in a transparent bag.

How can I travel cheap?

Is it better to roll or fold clothes in a suitcase? Folding clothes is the quickest way to pack and is preferred over rolling for items that easily wrinkle such as a cotton button-down shirt or linen. Fold items along their existing creases. For example, follow the creases of jeans or pants.

 

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