Hey Hurmat, let me tell you that students have many privileges, no matter where on the globe they seek education and reside. The same rule applies to travelling.
By the way, if you are considering budget-friendly travel options with your friends, I have a set of options for you that I’m sure you will like. Let’s not make you wait anymore and share with you.
Planned Bookings
The first and foremost thing is planning bookings in advance. You can opt for a bus, train, plane, or cruise depending on the location, whether it is far or near. The earlier you can book your travel medium, the more chances you have of getting special offers.
Pro Tip:
· If you truly want to cut the costs of your trip, avoid peak seasons (summer and winter holidays) and plan for off-peak seasons.
· Avail of midweek flights or travel tickets; they are often cheaper.
Avail Student Discounts
Now is the time to get student privilege and tell the public that you are an education seeker who wants to travel on a budget. You can also consult EF Ultimate Break, G-Adventures, and STA Travel, which offer affordable group tours with several student discounts.
Pro Tip:
· You must have your student ID beside you to avail of the maximum discount by showing it.
Find Affordable Accommodations
It is understood that you cannot rent hotel rooms while travelling. That’s where finding affordable accommodation works. Also, you must not disappoint as many options offer the same excitement and thrill.
Pro Tip:
· You can find affordable accommodation in hostels and guest houses.
· To cut costs, you can also cook meals yourself where you will spend your trip days.
· You can also stay with locals with the help of Couchsurfing
Look for Cost-efficient Transportation
I’d like to point out how you travel on your trip, which needs attention. Since you do not have a budget for rent taxes, the best you can do is travel by trams, metros, and local trains. If you want to dive deep into the culture, you can roam around on your foot or hire a bicycle by showing your student card.
Pro Tip:
· Get city travel passes to avail discounted rides
· You can also find affordable transportation by using student metro cards.
I hope now you are fully ready to plan your best affordable trip as an international student. You can ask here anytime for any queries.
