How to Save Money on Public Transport While Solo Travelling?

If you are committed to saving money, use public transport. We all have this tendency to go for the easiest way to travel and that would be a taxi. However, if you do some homework you can save a lot of money by taking public transport. These days the airports either have metro or bus services to take you to the centre of the city. You can also get busses from the airport which can take you to another city. I have compiled some random tips which will tell you how to save money on public transport while solo travelling.

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Know the distance (km) where you want to go. Getting ripped by taxi guys can ruin the solo travelling experience. If you know the distance you can calculate how much a typical ride would cost you. You can Google this easily. Just type the name of the location and put `distance’ in the end.

Buy a `day pass’. Most of the countries will have this option. The Barcelona City Tour, the Original London Sightseeing Tour, and the Washington DC Hop-on Hop-Off tours are legendary.

Buddy up! You can save a lot of money on transportation. Meet solo travellers and if you are going in one direction, why not share the ride? This way you can even hire a taxi and not feel guilty. Pooling especially helps when you are going back to the airport. I have saved so much money like this.

Pack light, you will start by saving money on the flight.

• These days airlines are charging big money on checked-in luggage. Specifically the budget airlines like Air Asia or Ryanair.
• Let’s assume your hotel is near the bus stop you just arrived at. It would be super easy to just walk down with a piece of light luggage.
• Even at the airports, with heavy luggage walking to the metro or bus stop could be cumbersome. These two options are usually a bit far off.
• On some minivan tours, you have to pay more for your luggage. With one luggage you save money over here too.

Are you a savvy traveller looking to save cash? Get ready to put on your bargaining hat! Whether it’s a bustling bazaar or a taxi ride, don’t be afraid to haggle for a better deal. You might be surprised how much you can save. But watch out for sneaky scams like rigged meters or fake luxury buses. Stay sharp by keeping an eye on Google Maps and double-checking your tickets. And hey, why not try hitchhiking once in a while? It’s a great way to save money and meet new people. Just make sure you plan your route ahead of time. With these tips, you’ll be a money-saving machine on your next adventure!