If you love to travel then you need to make sure that you optimise the use of your travel budget so that you can visit as many new places as possible. One thing that you can save money on when travelling is the food that you eat. All you have to do is put some thought into what you have at meal times and where. We sought the opinions of 50 of the world’s top travel bloggers and compiled a list of their top money saving travel tips; you can read it here.
We have selected the most helpful tips that relate to saving money on food. Take a look at how you can eat most cheaply when you travel.
Opt for self catering accommodation
If you choose to stay in self catering accommodation you have access to cooking facilities. This means that you can make your own meals. Doing this generally works out a lot cheaper than eating out in restaurants. You can also have fun shopping for items to cook. It’s really interesting to browse local produce at markets or in stores.
Pack a lunch to go
You may feel a little like you have returned to your school days, eating a packed lunch, but it’s actually a really good idea. If you know you are going to be out sightseeing all day then you also know you are likely to get hungry. If you prepare a packed lunch to take with you then you can eat when and where you want to. Doing this also helps you to regulate the amount you spend on lunch.
Eat with the locals
There is no doubt about it; restaurants that cater for tourists tend to be more expensive than those where local people eat. If you want your travel budget to stretch further it’s worth speaking to local people and asking them for recommendations on the best places to eat. This does not just help you save money; it also means that you spend time mixing with local people and really getting to know the area where you are staying.
Do not let your hunger dictate
It’s very easy to let your hunger dictate to you when it comes to deciding where to eat. When hunger pangs strike many people just give into the holiday mood and head to the nearest available place to eat. There is nothing wrong with treating yourself if you are on holiday but you should not do this just because you are hungry; it should be specially planned. If you do feel hungry when you are travelling just take some time to find a reasonably priced place to eat. You will enjoy the food more if you are not having to take a large chunk out of your travel budget to pay for it.
As you can see, it’s possible to save money on eating when you travel if you just give it a little thought. Hopefully, our tips will help you do just that.
