Traveling on a budget is fantastic for younger people who want to travel but not break the bank. There are many ways to go about traveling cheap. For some, traveling with friends, car pooling, shared accommodation, and spending money on only what is necessary, works best for them. Traveling with friends is a great way to see the world on a better budget and save money on gas, accommodation, food, and in some cases places will give a better rate when there are more people in one group at once. For the people who want to go and see beautiful scenery or go to the top of the mountain, it is just a matter of how bad you want to do it. For example, In Squamish British Columbia, there is the option to pay just over $70 for the sea to sky gondola, or hike for free up the “Chief,” a free five hour round trip up steep rock climbs, steep wooden stairs, ladders, and rock climbing, all for the same view. Even for people who want to get away for a week, the options of hostels and cheap hotels will help for the people who want to save their money, or spending it on what truly matters to them. Another great option for accommodation is sharing an AirBnB with friends. Traveling to say Vancouver, the option to get a four bedroom house and split with eight people can cost around $80. When traveling by car, carpooling is a great way to cut down on money spent. With today’s gas prices, a single tank can cost up to $250 for bigger trucks and if driving a smaller car that is better on gas, still up to $70. Driving with a full car may be uncomfortable for some, but spending only around $20 to drive up to 600 kilometers saves a lot of money. This is just some of the many tips and tricks to save on money and travel on a lower budget.
