Money-Saving Travel Tips With GoEuro

Want a holiday that doesn’t break the bank? Naren Shaam, founder and CEO of travel search engine GoEuro (www.goeuro.co.uk), and writers Amanda Richardson, Jarryd Salmen and Helen Hayden (who have blogged for GoEuro) share their money-saving travel tips so you can start planning your travel to Europe this summer…

Research When To Travel

Certain days and times of the year can be significantly cheaper than others, so being flexible with your travel dates can save you a pretty penny. If you’re willing to travel in January, you can find great deals to European destinations from pretty much anywhere! If your trip is going to take up more than a few hours, consider taking an overnight sleeper train or bus and you’ll save money on a night’s accommodation too.

Compare Transport Costs

There are many travel comparison sites available that can help you plan ahead. GoEuro’s free-to-use travel platform and app allows you to compare and book plane, rail, bus travel and car rental options from door-to-door, all on one site; while factoring in check-in and connection times, along with any additional costs. GoEuro will suggest options that save you time or money. Currently available in the UK, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Italy.

Simply enter a start point, destination, and dates:

Compare transport options:

Then book your tickets:

A refreshing contrast to your traditional online journey planning experience where you would use a website to find a flight, then another site (often written in a foreign language) to arrange transport from the airport to where you are staying.

Where To Stay

Apartment rental sites allow you to stay in the city centre for much cheaper while also giving you access to a kitchen for cooking meals. If you don’t want to splurge on your own apartment, you can rent a room in an apartment. This is usually your cheapest option, and it often comes with a lovely local to give you some tips about the area.

Hostels have private rooms if you want the hotel “experience” without the price tag. The people working at reception are sometimes long-term travellers and work to stay there for free, which means they probably know a lot about the city you’re in and how to save money. Don’t be afraid to ask your fellow hostel-residents for tips about where they’ve been and where they’re headed.

Transport Once You’re There

Using public transport instead of taxis, will save you money and is often the most efficient mode of transport. For instance, buses in Copenhagen have free Wi-Fi, which will also help you save money on Internet usage. Why not get fit while you travel? Several cities like London have a great bike-share programme, and in many cities around Europe, take Amsterdam for example, biking is the norm with most hostels renting bikes out for a small daily fee. Why not take full advantage of the local atmosphere and be your own mode of transport!

Know Your Interests And Book Online

Visiting popular tourist attractions can be costly so make sure to only visit places that interest
you. Visit GoEuro’s Blog (www.goeuro.co.uk) for interesting, free/cheap activity suggestions within Europe. Once you have decided what activities tickle your fancy, do some online research to
find the best deals – when booking online, you can often book at a discount. Most museums have free
days each week or month; just be sure to arrive early. Travel forums will become your best friends,
as a lot of them have great advice on how to avoid certain fees and which days may be cheaper/free
of charge.

To save on your next trip, visit GoEuro:

www.goeuro.co.uk

IOS: itunes.apple.com/gb/app/goeuro/id885372509?mt=8

Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goeuro.rosie&hl=en_GB

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