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
New payment option - installments	David from...	10	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	7	02/05/24 02:18 PM
Delta Increases Credit Card Fees	Jeff	25	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	24	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	4	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	23	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	10	11/11/23 03:35 PM
The cost of money	phred	19	11/05/23 02:32 AM
Shopping at Flea Markets	travelergirl	19	11/03/23 11:24 PM
30% off sale on London and Edinburgh apartments (Cheval)	Lola	0	11/01/23 03:38 PM
Anyone used “Going.com” for flight savings?	Jean	9	10/28/23 07:56 AM
US Amazon Prime member available in UK on UK Amazon?	Surphing	6	10/23/23 09:15 PM
Cash vs. CC	khansen	28	10/20/23 02:25 AM
RS books on sale	Wanderlust58	0	10/03/23 01:00 PM
Saving Money and Time in Florence	elgwise1	6	09/23/23 12:04 AM
Considering a Wise travel card	kmid219	13	09/19/23 05:29 PM
Airfare to Europe from LAX	frister4	11	09/15/23 10:17 AM
So, uh.... just how expensive is Switzerland? Any general advice or tips?	Coltrane	19	09/10/23 09:40 PM
When using credit card - should you tell merchant to use their currency rate or US?	betsyjaney	14	09/10/23 08:30 PM
Travel insurance limits-NY Times gift article	PatR@lv	1	09/02/23 02:33 PM
No-FTF debit cards and fee-free ATMs	melrowgo	14	08/31/23 03:52 PM
Eurail Pass-can I use Germany-Only pass to take train to Strasbourg?	heidihottinger	7	08/28/23 04:36 PM
Daily Budget Question	FattyMcCupcakes	16	08/21/23 07:44 AM
$20k budget for 3-4 months in Europe	Enryu	20	08/19/23 08:07 PM
Bring euros or use an ATM?	lois	32	08/15/23 07:57 PM
Historic Scotland membership	sj1180	3	08/15/23 06:59 PM
Your experience claiming benefits of high end travel cards	PEDMJR	4	08/13/23 03:59 PM
Affordable travel in Vietnam? What do backpackers need to prepare?	sadbyzi007x	7	08/11/23 06:49 AM
Travel Insurance	ransdell61	5	08/11/23 12:32 AM
Medical and evacuation insurance	dpiercejr63	4	07/29/23 04:25 PM
Amazon Prime Day Travel Deals	Mary	7	07/12/23 12:26 AM

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