Save Money while Enjoying the Sights in Italy: Summer Vacation Destinations

Save Money while Enjoying the Sights in Italy

If you’re planning on traveling to Italy in the near future you’ve probably already spent a lot of money on your airfare, accommodations, clothing, and other expenses that come along with going on an exciting trip. Visiting Italy will be a blast, until you arrive back home and see the bill! Instead of stressing before you go on your trip about unexpected expenses that may come up, make a plan beforehand. There are many ways to save money before your trip has already begun and also while you’re there. Here’s how:

Avoid transportation costs – Since you’ll be in Tuscany or a surrounding area where it’s absolutely beautiful, consider walking more than paying for transportation! Transportation fees add up, but if you walk more or ride a bike then you’ll be saving money. What’s more you’ll also be getting exercise by doing more walking as opposed to spending too much money on getting around the area.

Stay in a Tuscany villa – Forget staying in an expensive hotel room for several nights in a row. Instead get an excellent rate on Tuscany villa rentals. A self catering property is always more convenient and not to mention economical compared to a hotel. You’ll be able to enjoy your ‘home away from home’ surrounded by fields of grapevines in a secluded location, yet you will still be close enough to where you need to go.

Make a withdrawal in Italy - Instead of exchanging your currency when you reach Italy, bring along your ATM debit card and withdrawal money there. Yes, there will still be service fees, but if you know a rough estimate about how much money you will be spending then you shouldn’t have to withdrawal money very often.

Come up with a plan – In order to stay within your budget, come up with a plan prior to arriving in Italy. Write out how much each activity you’d like to do will cost, what expenses could unexpectedly come up, and what to cut back on if needed. Providing yourself with a spending allowance and having a plan will help you save money along the way or at least keep you on track to spend only what you brought with you.

Check for a city pass – A city pass is always a great idea when you’re in a new country because it will save you money if you’d like to visit multiple destinations in one area. The discounted fee from a city pass will allow you to either cut back or spend money on other activities. It’s time to enjoy Italy even more, especially now that you have a frugal plan in place.

Sierra is a freelance writer who loves to travel. When she visits Italy one day she’ll no doubt be saving money while traveling!