Money-Saving Strategies

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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
Trip Insurance...again	edgefield	17	07/16/24 05:28 AM
Shannon Airport ATM very high exchange rate	david_pl	11	07/03/24 08:04 PM
It does not hurt to ask... booking.com	joe32F	2	07/02/24 01:16 PM
Money-Spending Strategies	Tom R	10	06/26/24 12:16 PM
VAT refund when leaving from UK airport with purchases made in EU	encore	7	06/21/24 09:16 PM
Disabled Identity Card For US Citizens	needmoretravel	10	06/20/24 06:42 PM
Digital Nomad Visas for remote work/long stay	Lola	3	06/03/24 12:18 PM
cancellation on booking.co	ticadonnita	8	05/20/24 01:05 AM
High Exchange Rates for Credit Cards Used Internationally (WaPo News Article)	NYC Librarian	12	05/16/24 12:00 PM
Anyone use a Wise card in Italy? Other options?	markustg09	7	05/16/24 11:57 AM
Searching European airfare rates from the US	kjgindle	9	05/13/24 09:18 PM
“Zero” PIN Problem in Italy?	Mark & Sandee	5	04/27/24 03:37 AM
Unlock debit card in airplane mode?	pj	12	04/21/24 12:12 PM
Bad experience with money belt	sakuinc	14	04/08/24 11:50 PM
Trip Insurance?	rf26	18	04/07/24 07:50 PM
Tip local guides - tour excursions	pj	9	04/04/24 02:21 PM
Existing Condition Travel Insurance Issue	foubya	5	03/27/24 03:51 PM
Wanderlog saved me $200 on my hotel	Lane	6	03/15/24 05:19 PM
Delta fares	jules m	32	03/11/24 01:25 PM
Help with VAT refund	Coffeetogo	4	03/07/24 03:53 AM
Does your room seem more expensive?	phred	20	03/07/24 01:08 AM
Customs Fees when flying through Canada	00-genomic-rise	11	02/29/24 08:50 PM
Read Car Rental Agreement Fine Print and Learn From My €1,600 Mistake - Consider...	JT	10	02/28/24 08:21 PM
International wire transfer	michaelhiggins	12	02/25/24 11:53 PM
New payment option - installments	David from...	11	02/20/24 09:49 PM
PSA, Car rental Chase CC insurance	Mumbling &...	3	02/19/24 02:27 AM
Deals on flights to Europe in June and July	e_priest	15	02/12/24 08:38 PM
D-Ticket Review	jkh	0	02/11/24 09:26 AM
What is the Best Travel Insurance for Rick Steves European Tours	jrouse705	9	02/08/24 05:10 AM
Eurail vs Swiss travel passes	Jim	2	02/06/24 05:46 PM
Airfare for One Versus for Three	Claudia A.	10	02/06/24 01:38 AM
What is the best way to deposit Euro cash in Canada to be used in Europe?	oceanna248	9	02/05/24 02:18 PM
Delta Increases Credit Card Fees	Jeff	27	02/05/24 01:40 PM
senior discounts	ccstarr73	4	02/04/24 10:47 PM
Zimmer Frei vs. reservations?	AmyD	5	02/01/24 12:58 AM
Possible to get euros in London—or Switzerland?	Lola	26	01/26/24 07:44 PM
Got Allianz?	phred	8	01/19/24 10:25 PM
Maximizing Chase reward travel with jet blue card?	bobbijoann	5	01/06/24 12:29 AM
Free Hilton silver status	phred	3	01/05/24 05:37 PM
StayCity Aparthotels London 20%off	Sasha	7	12/30/23 07:10 PM
Travel insurance included with credit card	Anna E	9	12/25/23 11:42 AM
Delta Companion Certificate with Delta AMEX Platinum	slbdaisy	11	12/24/23 05:57 PM
All other expenses for My Way Alpine Tour	clemente_love	0	12/19/23 02:48 PM
Yearly or individual trip travel insurance	KRS	7	12/14/23 11:37 PM
saved $159 by canceling on booking and rebooking with the hotel	Mike L	15	12/10/23 11:30 PM
Have to close Capital One card, then open a new one to qualify for travel point bonus	KRS	25	12/08/23 05:54 PM
Minimal Travel Insurance	scott.d.warner	4	11/30/23 07:34 PM
Opinions/Experiences Hosteling?	khansen	11	11/25/23 12:48 AM
Is buying hotel points or airline miles ever a good idea?	avirosemail	10	11/15/23 01:04 AM
Education on How Foreign Transaction Fees Work	joeandrose	15	11/11/23 03:35 PM