7 Travel Hacks for Saving Your Time, Money and Packing Space

7 Travel Hacks for Saving Your Time, Money and Packing Space

Travelling is complicated. From discovering hotel and flight discounts to packing the luggage “just right,” getting ready to travel is never simple. Here are 7 Travel Hacks for Saving Your Time, Money and Packing Space.

few travel hacks that will help you save time, money and packing space when you decide to travel next.

Travel Hacks to Save Time

1. Book an overnight flight

At night, there a fewer people at the airport. So, choosing a night flight expedites the check-in process. Also, if you are travelling through different time zones, you might reach your destination in the morning. This will not only help you fight jet lag but also give you more vacation time.

2. Use maps to your advantage

Before you begin your travel, download the map of the destination city on your phone. A downloaded map will help you explore unfamiliar locations with greater ease, without wasting your precious mobile data and your time.

3. Keep scanned copies of your travel documents

Scanned travel documents, such as passport, identification card, etc. can be kept as soft copies on your phone while travelling. If in case they get lost or stolen, you do not waste your time in retrieving and grieving them because you already have the saved copies digitally present on you.

Travel Hacks to Save Money

4. Book at the right time

The best time to book your flight is 54 days before the takeoff. This is the time when the prices are low, and you can strike a great deal. Also, booking your flights on a weekday, especially on Tuesday (in the afternoon) can get you the flights at a cheap rate.

5. Take a travel loan

Instead of dipping into your savings, or using your credit card for travel expenses, take a travel loan. An instant travel loan with its low-interest rate and flexible repayment options is a better option than disrupting your savings and a cheaper option than the exorbitant interest rates of credit cards.

6. Snack economically at airports and on flights

Food on flights and at the airport are expensive. So, carry your snacks. Take along healthy snacks like nuts, muesli with nuts or cornflakes to eat as and when you please. Sandwiches also make for a comforting meal.

Space-Saving Packing Hacks

7. 7. Follow these space-saving tips

• Place small items such as your socks in your shoes.
• Wrap fragile items in the socks or T-shirts to prevent them from breaking.
• Instead of folding, roll your clothes.
• Pack important cables such as your earphones, mobile charger, etc. snugly in a sunglasses case.
• Cover the bottom of shoes with a shower cap.
• Wear your bulkiest items while travelling.
• Place your belt inside the collar of your shirt to not only save space but also to keep the collar stiff.
• Wrap your shampoo/oil bottles in cling film to stop lids coming loose and prevent any spills.

7 Travel Hacks for Saving Your Time, Money and Packing Space

Author Bio:

Shiv Nanda is a financial analyst who currently lives in Bangalore (refusing to acknowledge the name change) and works with MoneyTap, India’s first app-based credit-line. Shiv is a true finance geek, and his friends love that. They always rely on him for advice on their investment choices, budgeting skills, personal financial matters and when they want to get a loan. He has made it his life’s mission to help and educate people on various financial topics, so email him your questions at shiv@moneytap.com.