How To Travel Solo On A Budget & Still Have The Best Experience!

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As a perpetual solo traveler and someone who is always on the lookout for the next big adventure, it can be a fine line trying to stay on budget and make your dream trip come true at the same time.

When traveling alone, the conception is that it’s going to be more expensive as you have to pay the whole cost alone, rather than splitting it.

Though with some careful planning and awareness, solo travel on a tight budget is possible and also pretty easy.

Here is how to travel solo on a budget for those who want to get the best rate possible!

How to save money on accommodation

I think many people are under the impression that if you are traveling by yourself, accommodation is more expensive.

Personally, I haven’t really found that to be the case.

Most hotel booking sites or house rental sites ask how many people are looking for a room and the number of rooms, and many times you get a different quote for single occupancy.

Sometimes if that isn’t the case, I’ve contacted hotels directly via phone or email saying it’s just one person in a double room (if single supplement prices aren’t an option) and if I can get a discount.

Otherwise, consider these accommodation options…

1. Stay in hostels

If you are traveling alone and don’t mind staying in a hostel, then this is usually the cheapest accommodation.

You pay per person, per bed, which usually is drastically cheaper than single rooms in a hotel.

Hostels also allow you to mingle with other solo travelers, so you can join together for sightseeing or sharing a taxi, which works out cheaper.

2. Book accommodation late for last minute deals

Most people assume that you get a better deal if you book in advance. This can sometimes be the case, but you can also nab last minute deals.

If you can, be flexible with accommodation, the later you book the better deal you get.

You can always book in advance when you see a good deal, but make sure it’s a place that offers free cancellation within 24 hours of your stay.

Then you can shop around for last minute deals and cancel if you find something better.

Nowadays, I don’t even book in advance unless I have to.

I find the place I want to stay online on a booking site, and then phone the hotel directly to enquirer about prices and book…