QUICK TIPS FOR TRANSPORTATIONS WHILE TRAVELING
- Oct 10, 2017
- 2 min read
Getting around your destination is essential and often one of your biggest expenses. If you’re able to rent a car for cheap, that’s usually the better option over public transportation. But in most international destinations, you won’t be able to rent a car so public transportation is essential. Really, the key to public transportation is just planning and research, particularly if you don’t have access to internet handy wherever you are.
Car deal aggregators for car rental, start with Priceline, Costco travel, or car rental aggregators for price comparison on dates/times. Honestly, I find Costco travel the best. They also give me 3% back with my Executive Membership.
Check insurance for car rental; always check your credit card and insurance policy before you pay for CDW or LDW. A lot of times, you may not need car rental company insurance.
Plan Public Transportation for public transportation; plan/route your travels as best as you can to avoid unnecessary taxi costs. Taxis are very expensive.
Take a Bus. This is particularly good for traveling in Europe where traveling by bus is often much cheaper and efficient than flying from country to country. Also, it’s easier to sleep on a bus so it makes traveling on buses a great option.
Take a Train. Trains all over the world are also quite efficient and inexpensive, particularly for long distance traveling. There are sleeper trains for overnight travel and premium class cabins if you want a more comfortable seat. Note that train tickets are usually significantly cheaper when you book ahead of time online.
Walk because walking has been one of the most rewarding ways to get around if and when possible. You see so much more and it’s free. Particularly in Europe and high traffic cities like New York, Chicago, & San Francisco, walking often beats public transportation and for sure, driving.
Learn from other travel guide for travel tips local to wherever you are going. You’ll find out from experienced travelers how to navigate around where you’re going.
Book a Tour. This is good especially for places you’re not familiar with. Remember, it’s expensive getting lost. Tours will usually pick you up from your stay and take care of your entire trip for whatever you want to see. Just keep in mind there’s a downside to tours and that’s set itineraries, sales pitch vendors, and going to overcrowded areas.
International Cellular Data If you do get lost, the best tool is having international data. T-mobile simplifies this tremendously but every carrier has international capabilities.
Use Meters or Uber for cabs. Always use the meter to avoid scams. Consider Uber or local ride-sharing apps over taxis. There’s a lesser chance of getting scammed.
So make sure to remember these points next time when you book your cheap flights to India or USA or any other country. Bon Voyage!
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