When you know how to budget international travel, you’ll save so much money that you could plan a second vacation!   There are a lot of things that are different overseas than in the United States. Being prepared for them means you don’t waste money or have to replace things that you may have brought with you.  We’ve listed our top tips for currency, electronics, shopping and when to go, so you can spend more time enjoying your vacation and less time worrying about the cost.

How to Budget International Travel:

Wait to Get Cash Abroad: When you go to another country, you’ll need to use their currency. While you can use a credit card for most puchases, there are times when cash is a necessity. Simple things like taking a cab from the airport, purchasing fresh produce from the market or tipping your tour guide require that you have cash on hand.

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Food costs can be one of the largest expenses you have when you travel. Creating a travel food budget can save you money as well as time when you travel. If you happen to be traveling with children, it’s even more important to have a budget for this purpose. Having a food budget while on vacation will also ensure you get to enjoy the things that truly matter to your individual family unit.

Travel Food Budget Tips and Tricks:

Pack Your Own Food

Pack your own food whenever you can. If you have children, let them help pack the cooler or pick the snacks. They may be excited by the idea of eating at restaurants on the road. You will have a much more relaxing trip if you can get them excited about what is in the cooler. You might even put them in charge of giving out what is in the cooler, so that they feel important when you want something to eat or drink. The money you save will make it easier to afford it when you do want to enjoy a nice restaurant or night out.

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