{"id":37443,"date":"2023-01-12T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=37443&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=37443"},"modified":"2024-10-16T15:24:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T04:24:16","slug":"how-to-budget-spend-like-a-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/how-to-budget-spend-like-a-local\/","title":{"rendered":"How to budget and spend like a local on your next big holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>So, you\u2019ve found yourself fantasising about <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/thailand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">silky white beaches<\/a>, <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snow-crested mountains<\/a>, or a distant and <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bustling metropolis<\/a>. You\u2019re sick of following everyone else\u2019s global gallivanting on Instagram. It\u2019s time to get out there yourself \u2013 time for a holiday!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s just one problem. Your bank account.<\/p>\n<p>Take heart. You\u2019re reading this from the girl who funded a <a href=\"\/europe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European holiday<\/a> with coins and lint collected in a rusty money tin from a discount store. And if I can do it, so can you.<\/p>\n<p>Here are nine money-saving hacks to get you to that dream destination \u2013 and get the most fun from your funds while you&#8217;re on the road.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to budget before your holiday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Automate saving deposits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Mexico_izamal_yellow_city0225.jpg\" alt=\"A group of travellers standing in front of a yellow building in Mexico\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Mexico_izamal_yellow_city0225.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Mexico_izamal_yellow_city0225-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Mexico_izamal_yellow_city0225-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Mexico_izamal_yellow_city0225-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s my favourite type of saving? The kind you don\u2019t have to think about.<\/p>\n<p>Set up an account to siphon holiday savings away to. Then, schedule automatic transfers after pay day, so that your pot will grow without lifting a finger.<\/p>\n<p>To level up, you can use automated savings apps like Chip (UK), Acorns (US) or Raiz (AUS), that \u2018round up\u2019 your card purchases and deposit the difference into a designated pot. It\u2019s like the digital version of my spare change tin\u2026 but with less lint.<\/p>\n<p>(P.S if you haven\u2019t read these brutal-but-beneficial <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/adventures\/how-to-budget-spend-like-a-local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">money-saving tips<\/a>, you should check them out. I\u2019ll wait).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/central-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BY AUTOMATING YOUR SAVINGS, YOU COULD FIND YOURSELF ON AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE IN CENTRAL AMERICA! CHECK OUT OUR RANGE OF SMALL GROUP TOURS HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Be sneaky booking flights <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana-plane-flight-Botswana-97-of-173.jpg\" alt=\"The view from a plane in Botswana\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana-plane-flight-Botswana-97-of-173.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana-plane-flight-Botswana-97-of-173-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana-plane-flight-Botswana-97-of-173-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana-plane-flight-Botswana-97-of-173-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ever spied your airfares creeping up in price with every page refresh? It\u2019s like the company was reading your mind. Well, it kind of was.<\/p>\n<p>Many flight operators adjust their prices based on your frequency of website visits and your location. Yep, it\u2019s sneaky. However, you can \u2018out sneak\u2019 the system by always using a private browser \u2013 or even better, a VPN \u2013 when hunting for flight deals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/common-expensive-travel-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: 12 COMMON (AND EXPENSIVE) TRAVEL MISTAKES \u2013 AND HOW TO AVOID THEM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Embrace staying in<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-india_jaipur_cityscape_traveller-rooftop-sunset-3.jpg\" alt=\"A woman looking at a view in India at sunset\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-india_jaipur_cityscape_traveller-rooftop-sunset-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-india_jaipur_cityscape_traveller-rooftop-sunset-3-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-india_jaipur_cityscape_traveller-rooftop-sunset-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-india_jaipur_cityscape_traveller-rooftop-sunset-3-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re guilty of spending half your pay check on socialising, it\u2019s time to make \u2018staying in\u2019 the new \u2018going out\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Why not get excited for your trip by watching a movie filmed in that soon-to-visit destination, teaching yourself how to cook a local meal, or by watching YouTube tutorials to brush up those travel photography skills?<\/p>\n<p>With a bit of creativity, there are ways to prepare for your trip and penny-pinch too. Win-win.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WATCH &#8216;THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL&#8217;, THEN ENJOY A COLOURFUL ADVENTURE THROUGH INDIA! EXPLORE OUR RANGE OF TOURS HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Sort out your finances<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-hungary_budapest_ruin-bar_049A1312.jpg\" alt=\"Two women with drinks at a bar in Budapest\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-hungary_budapest_ruin-bar_049A1312.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-hungary_budapest_ruin-bar_049A1312-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-hungary_budapest_ruin-bar_049A1312-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-hungary_budapest_ruin-bar_049A1312-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I cringe when I recall the money I haemorrhaged using the wrong bank card overseas. RIP savings.<\/p>\n<p>Some homework now can save you from making the mistakes I did and blowing money on transfer, exchange and withdrawal fees abroad.<\/p>\n<p><em>Always<\/em> read the fine print for additional bank loading charges. And consider mobile-based banks, if they\u2019re available in your country; this was the best solution for me.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/europe-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: 5 BUDGET DESTINATIONS IN EUROPE YOU WON\u2019T WANT TO MISS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to spend like a local on holiday<\/h2>\n<p>Hooray! Your noble saving efforts have landed you a holiday! Here\u2019s how you can spend less and experience more with that hard-earned cash.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Hit the streets to eat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-mexico_street-corn-food-pax-eat-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman eating corn in mexico\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-mexico_street-corn-food-pax-eat-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-mexico_street-corn-food-pax-eat-2-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-mexico_street-corn-food-pax-eat-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-mexico_street-corn-food-pax-eat-2-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From <a href=\"\/adventures\/best-street-food-in-morocco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moroccan chebakia<\/a> to <a href=\"\/adventures\/eat-like-a-local-czech-republic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Czechian chleb\u00ed\u010dky<\/a>, you can\u2019t beat the streets for tasty budget bites.<\/p>\n<p>Street food is often prepared by locals <em>for<\/em> locals, meaning you\u2019ll get authentic, affordable and finger-licking food for a fraction of what you\u2019d drop in an overpriced tourist restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>You can even stock up on some snacks for the road, or pack lunch to enjoy with tip #8.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/unique-food-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: 20 DELICIOUS EXPERIENCES THAT SHOULD BE ON EVERY FOODIE\u2019S BUCKET LIST<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Check out free community events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes the best things in life <em>are <\/em>free. Many cities hold free events to celebrate the community that lives there \u2013 and to offer a glimpse of their culture to visitors.<\/p>\n<p>From festivals to street parades, performances to national celebrations, make sure you check out the free cultural happenings during your visit.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll always remember being mesmerised by experimental rock in a chapel in Ljubljana, and by the \u2018whirling dervishes\u2019 in Konya as part of a heritage demonstration \u2013 moments sweetened by the fact they didn\u2019t cost a penny.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Wander like a \u2018Fl\u00e2neur\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-jordan__petra_walking_tourAR305830.jpg\" alt=\"A woman walking around Jordan with a local leader\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-jordan__petra_walking_tourAR305830.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-jordan__petra_walking_tourAR305830-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-jordan__petra_walking_tourAR305830-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-jordan__petra_walking_tourAR305830-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No, it\u2019s not the name of a dessert. \u2018Fl\u00e2neur\u2019 means \u2018stroller\u2019 in French, and was the label given to 19th century, well-to-do gentlemen who had nothing better to do with their time than to wander the streets of Paris, observing.<\/p>\n<p>You may not be rich, French or born in the 19th century, but still the best (and cheapest) way to get under the skin of a city is to explore on foot.<\/p>\n<p>Go for an intentional wander to admire the architectural gems where you\u2019re staying, the character of different neighbourhoods, the street art and pubic monuments giving a glimpse of local history. Even pop into beautiful public buildings, like libraries.<\/p>\n<p>For a more structured strolling, you could pinpoint places to visit on Google maps and download the area before you set off, or join a walking or bike tour of the destination you&#8217;re visiting.<\/p>\n<p>When I channel my inner \u2018fl\u00e2neur\u2019, I like to amble through supermarkets. Nothing gives a more authentic picture of how a culture lives at home, eats and indulges than by seeing what stacks the shelves and fills shopping trolleys.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/walking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CONSIDER YOURSELF A FL\u00c2NEUR? JOIN US ON A WALKING AND TREKKING TOUR! PERUSE OUR RANGE OF SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>8.&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Get nature in your veins<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-slovenia_mt-vogel_049A3225.jpg\" alt=\"A group of travellers sitting in a field in Slovenia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-slovenia_mt-vogel_049A3225.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-slovenia_mt-vogel_049A3225-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-slovenia_mt-vogel_049A3225-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-slovenia_mt-vogel_049A3225-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spare your wallet and head off the beaten path, literally. Many destinations have beautiful walking trails for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re more of the amble-around-a-lake or sweat-it-up-a-mountain sort, investigate the parks and nature reserves where you\u2019re staying to unwind without the tourist crowds.<\/p>\n<p>Apps like Outdooractive and All Trails are useful for this, but I recommend asking a local where they&#8217;d head for fresh air on the weekend.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>9. Change how you roll<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-japan_tokyo_Bullet-Train12.jpg\" alt=\"A young man getting onto a bullet train in Japan\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-japan_tokyo_Bullet-Train12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-japan_tokyo_Bullet-Train12-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-japan_tokyo_Bullet-Train12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-japan_tokyo_Bullet-Train12-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I believe I\u2019ve never truly experienced a city until I\u2019ve braved its public transport.<\/p>\n<p>Jumping on the local bus or metro helps you sense the pulse of a city. You\u2019ll wind through neighbourhoods you never would have visited, rub shoulders with locals and overhear the hot goss of the town.<\/p>\n<p>You can shake up your travel style even further by opting for a bike, scooter, even a pair of rollerblades. Most cities offer these for hire at affordable rates. You can stretch your legs, have a laugh, and see <em>so<\/em> much more than you would through an Uber window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A great way to keep your budget in check on the road is to <a href=\"\/search?page=1&amp;sort=relevance\">join a small group adventure<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are nine money-saving hacks to get you to that dream destination \u2013 and get the most fun from your funds while you&#8217;re on the road. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16155,"featured_media":37491,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1313],"tags":[2181,3178,253],"class_list":["post-37443","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","tag-18-to-29s","tag-18-to-35s","tag-travel","ipf_theme-18-to-29s"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Budget Like a Local For Your Next Holiday | Intrepid Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here are nine money-saving hacks to get you to that dream destination \u2013 and get the most fun from your funds while you&#039;re on the road.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/how-to-budget-spend-like-a-local\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to budget like a boss, spend like a local on your next big adventure\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"So, you\u2019ve found yourself fantasising about silky white beaches, snow-crested mountains, or a distant and bustling metropolis. 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