There's no getting around it, travel is pricey at the moment. But don't let that stop you from planning your next adventure. There are plenty of companies out there who can help you save on your next vacation (without having to scrimp on your experience!).
From hidden hotel offers to saving on your sightseeing, check out these travel apps ahead of your next trip and enjoy a budget-friendly getaway.
KAYAK
Money-saving is all in the planning. And KAYAK is one of the best places to start when it comes to organizing your trip. This flight search app is up there amongst the best, with a bunch of handy filters to help you sift through the many airlines, travel agents and booking engines that they compare. You can save even more by opting to search by the cheapest date or you can set up a price alert if you want to keep an eye on changing prices around the time of your trip.
HotelTonight
With this app, there's no need to scour the internet for last minute bargains, you can find them at the touch of a button (or, to be completely accurate, three taps and one swipe). When hotel rooms go unbooked, this handy app gets them at discounted rates. They work with over 50,000 hotels around the world, so you know that you are going to get an incredible deal on accommodation. The app comes with plenty of added extras, such as HT Perks, which rewards you for booking through them by giving you discounts on future bookings.
You can find amazing last minute deals on the day or week of your trip, but don't worry, if you are more of a planner, you can book up to 100 days in advance.
Go City
Sightseeing can be surprisingly pricey - a packed itinerary can mean paying for entry to lots of different attractions. Enter Go City. Available in over 30 destinations worldwide, their app allows you to pay one price and then have access to dozens of top attractions. Plan accordingly you can save up to 55% on attraction entry fees. What makes them even better is that they offer a couple of different pass types to suit your trip.
They work with some of the world's biggest attractions as well as plenty of hidden gems and local tours. For example, their New York city passes give you access to bucket list favorites like the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and Top of the Rock, as well as off the beaten path activities such as foodie tours and jazz performances. Just buy a pass, download the app, and you're all set to explore the best of your chosen city!
TravelSpend
Finding a bargain isn't the only way to save on your trip. Sometimes it's just about setting a solid budget. Enter TravelSpend. This app helps you monitor your spending by tracking your travel expenses. A sneaky croissant here, an Uber ride there ... it's easy for the little things to eat into your budget. But with TravelSpend, it's easy to track the unobvious costs that we all tend to forget about. Plus, it's loaded with handy features such as an offline currency convertor, the option to split costs with travel buddies and the ability to sync your budget across multiple devices.
Rome2Rio
If your trip includes multiple stops, make sure you download this app. It allows you to compare all the ways you can get from A to B, including plane, train, bus, car, ferry, bike share, driving and walking. You can then compare the cheapest or most convenient options and plan accordingly.
