{"id":17426,"date":"2016-09-21T10:50:56","date_gmt":"2016-09-21T00:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=17426&preview_id=17426"},"modified":"2025-03-12T21:12:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T10:12:30","slug":"how-to-budget-travel-in-scandinavia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/how-to-budget-travel-in-scandinavia\/","title":{"rendered":"How to budget travel in Scandinavia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Often, the first thing that comes to mind when we think of travel to Scandinavia is the cost. We\u2019ve all heard those horror stories of someone paying 10 bucks for a bottle of water at the airport in Norway<\/a>. Actually, most of those rumours of Scandinavia\u2019s phenomenal costs aren\u2019t entirely true.<\/p>\n

Sure, Scandinavia can be expensive if you\u2019re not careful about how you spend your money, and the northern countries are a little pricier than other areas of Europe, but there are a number of things you\u00a0can do to make sure your\u00a0chic, minimalist wallet isn’t\u00a0drained by Scandinavian prices (which seems to be the only thing in the region that is maximalist). Here\u2019s a few travel tips that might\u00a0save you a few Euro, krone and krona.<\/p>\n

Tip 1 – Book ahead and be flexible with flights<\/h2>\n

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A tried and tested tip for getting a good deal is to book ahead. There\u2019s no point planning your trip to Scandinavia only a few weeks in advance, as you\u2019ll find that transport options such as flights, trains, and buses will be much more expensive.<\/p>\n

The best time to book your trip is 3-6 months in advance, and if you can be flexible with dates, that will make a huge difference to scoring a great deal on your flights! I use Google Flights to search for great deals, as you can compare a huge range of dates and also track prices.\u00a0Sites like Momondo, Kayak and Scyscanner can set up email alerts for certain routes, pinging you when those dream flights have dropped by 20%. Intrepid’s flight team<\/a> can also help you score those juicy discounts as they often have access to wholesale fares and other deals before they reach public eyes.<\/p>\n

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Tip 2 – Travel in the shoulder season<\/h2>\n

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Absolutely everyone wants to travel to Scandinavia during the summer, but if you travel during a\u00a0shoulder season (or the off season, if you can brave the cold) then you\u2019ll find a bunch of ways to save money on your trip. You can expect to save big time on:<\/p>\n