Here are some ways college students can save big on airfares and lodging this summer break. Many students spend all their time in school and no time making extra cash. As a result, they are always on the hunt for cheap stuff! Here are some ways to get a low-cost or no-cost vacation. Summer vacations don’t have to be expensive.
There are plenty of ways to take a summer vacation on the cheap. You can save money by camping, road tripping, or visiting free attractions. You can also save money by cooking your meals and avoiding expensive tourist traps. If you’re willing to be a little flexible, you can have a great summer vacation without spending money.
Take a Summer Vacation on the Cheap
Airfare
Airline tickets are a considerable cost, but they can vary depending on where you buy them. The first place you can start looking for airfare is a travel search engine. Yeah, that’s right, search engines are popping up that serve only the travel industry. Kayak.com is two such site. They search hundreds of websites for prices on airfare, hotels and rental cars. If you don’t have any luck with the search engines, go directly to the source. Deep discount sites like Hotwire.com and Priceline.com offer some deals.
Lodging
For cheap hotel/motel lodging, you can look at the same travel search engines listed above. In addition, Hotwire and Priceline, as well as Hotels.com and Expedia.com, offer discount rooms.
If you wish to travel cheaply, think about lodging in one of the many youth hostels across America and abroad. Hostels.com is your one-stop shop for hostel locations, reservations and message boards where travellers post about anything hostel.
Also, don’t forget about the great American pastime of camping. Cook your food on a BBQ pit, sleep in a tent and wake up under the sunrise. Check your state campground website for information on local campgrounds.
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