3 Ways To Travel Rich on a Middle-Class Budget

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For many people, the word “budget” can be a downer when it comes to traveling and vacation. It can feel like putting restrictions in place before you even leave the house.

But creating a budget for your vacation can be easy and fast — and even fun if you make it. Along with creating a budget, here are some other ways to travel rich on a middle-class budget.

1. Make Budgeting Fun

According to Chase, “Setting your budget early lets you align destinations, activities and accommodations with what you’re comfortable spending.”

You probably know common steps to creating a travel budget, like figuring out fixed costs and then having a vacation emergency fund ready to help when things come up. Here’s something that can make the budget creation process more fun — prioritize where you feel secure spending more and where you might be open to cutting back.

2. Live Like a Local

You may not have thought of this while traveling — but try to live like a local when on vacation. According to PNC, “If you’re on a budget, immerse yourself in your new locale to get an authentic experience and save some cash.”

Even if you’re not much of an extrovert, try to talk to the local people and find out about off-the-beaten-path spots or hidden gems that visitors may overlook. While you’re at it, find out if they have any tips for saving money and free things to do in town.

3. Explore Accommodation Options

If you want to travel rich on a modest budget, carefully consider your accommodations. Sure, you can plan ahead and find deals on lodging, including short-term vacation rentals of someone else’s home. This also can help cut down on food costs if you cook in the rented house.

But that’s not your only option when it comes to accommodations. If you have cut back on your spending in other ways on vacation, you could consider splurging on a nicer hotel. Not only can you find deals, some hotels offer things like free food, happy hours and events. What’s better than free for your budget?

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