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!
