Money-Saving Strategies

Share your best budget tips

When traveling on a budget, there are many ways to make Europe affordable. From eating and sleeping cheap, to getting value from a great guidebook, to avoiding high-cost flights, share your best tips to save money.

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Title	Author	Replies	Last Post
Exchange Rate Concerns?	joe32F	17	04/18/25 10:06 PM
Two Factor Authentication	vanfan	14	04/17/25 07:38 PM
Finances Changing Travel Plans?	joe32F	31	04/17/25 02:50 PM
Credit card bonus opportunity	phred	6	04/09/25 08:50 PM
In room mini-fridge and microwave?	khansen	9	04/06/25 10:52 PM
Who Pays for a Ruined Vacation?	Valerie	19	04/05/25 11:06 AM
Revolut works well	npopolo	1	04/01/25 06:51 AM
Need help - planning last minute trip for my elderly mother	abmgus1	14	03/19/25 06:45 PM
Trip Insurance	pcuhl1954	7	03/14/25 03:16 AM
Time of day may matter // Rental cars	joe32F	5	03/11/25 02:51 AM
Credit cards are the way to go	Sam	24	03/03/25 12:05 AM
Capital one debit card issues	Crystal B	19	02/26/25 10:06 PM
Italy Travels - Bringing OTC medications and similar stuff	A and K	11	02/26/25 12:40 PM
How to save on flights	Tammy (aka...	22	02/17/25 07:21 PM
If I purchased CFAR travel insurance pilicy should I buy a non refundable airline ticket ?	Dave_in_SB	6	02/06/25 12:55 AM
Another plug for Schwab	phred	0	02/05/25 07:13 PM
Travel Insurance for Europe	Ginger	4	01/31/25 11:10 PM
Are hotel sites ripping you off based on your IP address?	Mike Beebe	10	01/15/25 08:06 AM
How much cash to take?	Lynne	21	01/11/25 05:04 PM
American Airlines vs. British Airways	pamzam101	24	01/05/25 05:24 AM
Shopping for home remodel	Barkinpark	23	01/05/25 12:02 AM
Help me with a 6-hour layover in Orlando (MCO) Terminal B	Len44	5	12/04/24 02:19 PM
Lonely Planet Black Friday/Cyber Monday books sale	Mardee	2	12/03/24 10:40 PM
Selective Travel Insurance	Chauncey...	13	12/01/24 10:06 PM
Virgin Hotels Black Friday sale	Mardee	0	11/29/24 04:38 PM
Black Friday deals—-travel-themed—post your finds	Lola	16	11/28/24 01:01 AM
Chase Sapphire Trip Cancellation Insurance	Laurie	15	11/22/24 11:54 PM
Before there was Rick	syswiz	15	11/21/24 12:22 AM
SumUp	jules m	5	11/12/24 09:16 PM
Marijauna Laws in England	Larry	13	11/07/24 06:40 PM
A positive experience with trip insurance—-John Hancock	Lola	9	10/29/24 01:28 AM
Careful with charges	goanywhere	3	10/17/24 06:54 PM
Large amount of Euro's needed in Austria	kapekodkarl	14	09/27/24 03:36 PM
Christmas European flights - should I wait until Black Friday Sale?	Gene	16	09/21/24 11:26 PM
Airline stopover programs (more than 2 days)	Mardee	6	09/20/24 07:21 PM
Anyone here use WithFaye for trip insurance yet?	Bill	0	09/15/24 10:59 PM
Longer stay in Europe-Eating out	Tammy (aka...	16	09/12/24 10:26 PM
Discount rail tickets	fepm49	3	09/11/24 06:21 AM
two factor authentication problem while in Europe	Gene	12	09/07/24 07:01 PM
Chase Sapphire reserve vs. Cap one Venture X??	Gene	9	08/30/24 10:29 PM
how to pay for travel lifestyle	Kathy	114	08/28/24 06:26 PM
Save money by booking lodging in Europe last minute or a month in advance?	mapperkelly	8	08/27/24 02:51 AM
Airline vs Credit Card Portal for Booking Flights	jkh	1	08/25/24 11:44 AM
Questions about Credit Cards with no Foreign Transaction Fees	JBC	16	08/21/24 05:20 PM
Best Sim card for Netherlands	monica	2	08/11/24 03:09 PM
Safely Carrying Valuables while wearing a Dress	JBC	17	08/02/24 12:11 AM
Global Blue VAT Tax Refund in Norway	onlyme04	2	07/31/24 05:14 PM
Medjet discount	phred	15	07/31/24 03:14 PM
Foreign ATMs and US Credit Unions	Diane G	9	07/30/24 06:54 PM
The Schwab card	phred	24	07/28/24 01:58 AM