How to save on food while traveling

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Going on a trip, we often do not think about how much money we are spending, and, returning home, we grab our heads: how could we have spent so much ?! Today we are going to tell you how to save money on food while traveling.

Food is one of the main expenses when we go on a trip. Of course, when traveling, we want to try the national cuisine of a new country or some exotic dish. But this does not mean at all that on all days of travel we must spend fabulous sums on food.

Many travelers certainly have their own habits and ways that help them save on food. We will share some of them with you today.

Always carry a bottle of water and something to eat

You should always have a bottle of water with you, especially if you are traveling to a country with a hot climate. Find out in advance if it is safe to drink tap water in this country, and if so, just always fill a bottle with water before going somewhere.

It is also very important that you have something to eat with you: cookies, sandwiches, nuts … This way you will save yourself from having to stop at expensive cafes and restaurants.

In the warm season, you can go on a picnic with your own supplies: fresh air and wonderful views will be a worthy alternative to the newfangled and famous cafes.:)

Compare prices at grocery stores

In your hometown, you probably know which supermarkets are luxury and sell everything at exorbitant prices, and in which stores you can buy the same products, but at a lower price. What prevents you from doing the same on vacation?

Research the prices in stores, find where it is cheaper. The supermarket does not have to be located near where you are staying. If it is far away, it’s even better: you will have an extra reason to take yourself out for a walk and find so many interesting and unusual places that you cannot read about in any guidebook.

If possible, cook yourself

Many people, even if they rent an apartment with a kitchen, do not cook on their own, but prefer to eat in some fast food cafe. They usually explain it like this: "Well, I'm on vacation, why on earth will I still cook !?"

Yes, of course, rest for that and rest in order to relax for a while and not do everyday activities in the form of cooking, cleaning, etc. But do not forget that if you cook for yourself, then at two, or maybe cut your food costs by three times.

Make a daily meal plan

Many of us sin this while traveling: we spend money left and right without even really thinking about it. And if, for example, on unusual and exciting excursions, the impressions of which will last a lifetime, it is not so a pity to spend money, then in the case of food this is not always the case.

So, in order to save yourself from unnecessary expenses on food, make yourself a spending plan: calculate the optimal amount, more than which you try not to spend.

Avoid cafes / eateries / restaurants in crowded places

We all know this, but we still forget: near attractions that are popular with tourists, everything is exorbitant, especially food. Of course, in such places they will bring you the third, fifth and tenth, but only in the invoice you will not be able to count the number of zeros.

It's better to eat normally and on a budget in a non-touristy place. You will definitely save money, and where it is tastier is still unknown.

If you save on food, then you will have more money that you can spend on interesting museums and galleries, excursions, souvenirs for loved ones, or you can simply bring more money from your trip home.