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If you like to see different places, go around the world, trying different foods and more, then you must know these tips to save money when travelling to Lanzarote. There are little tricks you can follow that allow you to spend less money while making the most of your time wherever you go.
Save money to travel
If you want to travel, first you have to save. So, you should avoid buying a lot of things, and this way you will have time and money to know the places you want to go.
If you feel like buying something, think about the places you want to visit, and this way you will put things in perspective.
Obviously, you will spend money in your daily life, but those superfluous expenses, which take away our euros without us realising it, are what we must stop if we want to travel.
Tips to save money when travelling to Lanzarote
These tips will be useful if you want to get to know Lanzarote:
Travel in low season
This is the main advice you will hear when it comes to saving when travelling. If you go in low season, hotels, tours, tickets, and even food will be cheaper than during high season, which in this case would be summer.
Try to avoid Christmas and New Year’s Eve dates, which are part of the high season.
In Lanzarote, you will find very few tourists in spring and autumn. In addition, there are likely to be discounts on accommodations and tourist attractions. In areas like Lanzarote, you will find good weather even in winter.
You will also find fewer people, the tourist places will be quieter, so you can enjoy it without crowds.
When buying the plane ticket, you should prefer to travel at the beginning of the week. On Mondays and Tuesdays, the tickets are generally cheaper than on Fridays. Also, the second trip of the day is usually cheaper than the first.
Consider renting out your home while you travel
If you’ll be away for two weeks or more, it’s a good idea to rent your apartment or house through options like Airbnb.
Save on accommodation
Today, we must put aside the idea that lodgings are just hotels. You can stay in hostels, inns, bed and breakfasts, Airbnb and more for much less money.
Although nothing is commonly more comfortable than a hotel, the prices of these are usually more expensive, especially if you go with several people.
The most recommended thing is to look for flats or houses for rent. You can use Airbnb or other types of websites for it.
This last option will allow you to save money and, in addition, you will have more space. Staying in a flat does not mean you are putting comfort on a side.
On the other hand, hostels are an excellent option if you travel alone or as a couple, you can meet people, learn and be part of a group. It gives you a social and cultural experience that you will always remember.
Look deep and select the options that suit your needs and budget.
Book the activities with time
The best thing is that you book the tours and activities you want to do in advance, such as the excursions in Lanzarote. You will reach your destination, assured that you will have everything planned.
About ways of transportation
To save money on your trip, you should consider how to move from one place to another in Lanzarote:
- If you rent a car: look for the best prices, compare online and book early. In Lanzarote, it is cheap, and the street system is simple, so it is unlikely to get lost.
- Walk a lot: there is no better way to get to know a city than to walk everywhere. You will save a lot of money, and if you have to go further, prefer public transport or rent bicycles.
- If you use public transport: buy the frequent user card, this way you will save money.
- For the airport transfer, use Lanzarote Airport Transfer.
Spend less on food
One way to save money on your trips is to get to know the local supermarkets and markets. You will have a real experience of the city you visit. In addition, you can try to prepare meals using typical ingredients.
With this, you could put together a picnic or snacks for your tours or visits to the beach. All this you can do if you stay in an apartment with a kitchen.
On the other hand, if you go out to eat in restaurants, prefer local food, it will always be cheaper, and you could get to know the local culture through its flavours.
Drink alcohol responsibly. You will probably want to try one of the famous wines of Lanzarote. You can do it without problems, but do not drink too much. This is usually one of the things that adds the most to travel expenses.
In general, you shouldn’t eat at restaurants all the time while you’re travelling. Especially if your journey will be for more than a weekend. And, if you are going to eat out, prefer something casual; in Lanzarote it would be the tapas, so you will save a lot of money, since they cost a few euros.
Another tip is to look for Happy Hours in local bars.
Find things to do for free
When you travel to any city or town, you will always find something you can do for free. You can go to the beach, enjoy nature, even some places have days in which the museums have free admission.
Walking and hiking are activities that cost nothing and will allow you to get to know many places.
In Lanzarote, you should not miss the opportunity to visit its beaches, including Playa Papagayo, Flamingo or Famara. It is free to spend the day with your family.
Another activity that will not cost you anything is to visit the markets, the one in Costa Teguise is famous. Watching the sunset will also be a unique experience in Lanzarote.
Stay within budget
If you have done your research well before you travel, you can set a budget and try not to spend more than this.
For example, avoid buying souvenirs or souvenirs of your trips, instead you can take photos, print them and give them to your friends and family. They will have a good memory of your trip.
Also remember to have travel insurance, so if an accident or illness happens, you will not have to spend your money.
By following these tips to save when travelling to Lanzarote, you will enjoy your trip to the fullest, even if you go on a low budget.
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