Many people often say they want to travel but cannot afford too. While I don’t know everyone’s personal finances, there are tools and tips that you can utilize to make travel affordable. I will be discussing tools that I used while traveling to Tennessee from Los Angeles.
DIGIT is a saving tool. You sign up online and link it to your checking account. You can receive a daily account balance of your checking account if you chose to do so. Digit saves you money based on your spending. For example, if I spend $20, DIGIT may take out $2. When you want to retrieve the money, text the word WITHDRAW to the digit number. The following business day, funds will be deposited in to your checking account. I started saving in February and by July I saved $375. Here is my referral code if you would like to sign up .https://digit.co/r/ZJMtU?nw
Frequent Flier Miles aka Airline points Remember to sign up for airline points before flying. If you forget don’t fret, there is a grace period to obtain points. I had 32,500 sky miles on Delta airlines. I needed a round trip ticket from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nashville (BNA). When I first searched for flights into Nashville, I needed 32,500 points which meant I was short 250 points. You have the option to buy points from family or friends costing $10 per every 1000 points plus a $20 fee or buy points from the airlines at a more expensive rate. When I searched for flights and changed the day I was going to fly, I only needed 25,000 points. The cost of my round trip flight was: 25,000 in sky miles, $11.50 fee and $25 trip protection fee.
Hotels: Make sure you sign up for hotel rewards points. I signed for Hilton Honors points. Hilton Honors includes over 13 hotels. I stayed at the Embassy Suites for the Ladies, Lipsticks, and Luggage’s Conference. The conference price was $159 a night. After joining Hilton Honors, I received $10-15 off each night. After staying at the any of the 13 hotels several times, you will eventually be able to earn enough points to receive a free night’s stay.
Uber: Download the Uber app to your phone, insert your credit card information and you are ready to use Uber. It was my first time riding Uber, I asked my Facebook friends for a referral code. It is to be noted only first-time users can be offered this promotion. The referral code allowed me to take off $22 for my first ride. I used my first ride to transport me from the airport. The ride was $22.50. My out-of-pocket expense was 50 cents.
Lyft: Lyft is similar to Uber, it’s a popular car service. I occasionally drive for Lyft when I need extra money for traveling. On this trip, I was rider instead of a driver. While in Nashville I received an alert for a 50% code off my next 10 rides. This came in handy as I used Lyft to sight see in Memphis. I loved all my drivers, they were very talkative and gave tips on popular attraction to see. One driver even offered me water, seems small but I was grateful for the gesture. First time users please use my code: https://lyft.com/i/TIFFANY050231, this code allows you up to $50 in credit that can be used over the course of several rides.
Student ID: Make sure to bring your student ID to receive small discounts to various attractions.
Groupon or Living Social: This app can be accessed on the computer, phone or IPAD. Both sites have discounted prices for various good, services, and travel destinations. In addition to the already reduced rates, they often send 20% emails off on top of the original price.
These are all great tips. Uber was bae when I went to Colombia. I think I paid $18 in the 5 or 5 days I was there. I’ve been using Digit since April and I really like it.
lol Uber was bae! Wow only $18 that’s great! Are you in the dream catchers group? I love digit as well
I never heard of Digit, I like the concept. I’m going to check it out.
Yes check it out, let me know what you think
These are awesome ideas. I’m a HUGE Delta Skymiles girl. Delta is my go-to airline so I try to rack up. I’ve never heard of Digit, but I’ll have to check it out.
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Yes I racked up points flying back and forth to Africa! Thank God I finally had enough points to use them. Check Digit out, let me know what you think about it.
Miles and points have saved me many times! These are fantastic ideas. I’ll be checking out digit too.
Yes I like saving, I love how most places are offering rewards as an incentive to shop.
I will definitely be checking Digit out. I’m all for trying self into saving. You never know when it can come in handy.
I love Digit, It def came in handy for my trip. Let me know how you enjoy if you decide to use it!
Super fabulous ideas for beefing up savings for travel. I’m still working on checking Digit out!
Thank so much for reading! Im trying to give people less excuses as to why they can’t travel. Digit is great!
I love Groupon. I’ve never used nor heard of DIGIT. Great post.
Thanks for sharing these tips. I love Groupon but have yet to use Uber or Lfyt. I know…I’m on the late boat! lol
You late but its ok! lol I only use it when I’m traveling, I don’t use it while I’m at home. Living Social and Groupon is great!
I will have to look into digit. This could be very promising as I plan to travel more this year.
Yes look into such a great way to save because you dont even realize the money is gone! yay glad you plan to travel more this year.
I love Groupon and Living Social, but have yet to try Uber. I’m dying to try the experience with Uber I just haven’t had a chance. Thanks for sharing these tips.
Yes, I dont use them while at home. I have a car and i don’t drink (which is what people use it for especially if they are going out at night) Check it one of these days just for the experience.
I’m learning a lot about Groupon’s travel deals. Next time I need a getaway, I’ll be sure to look there first.
I haven’t used them to plan an actual get away, so let me know how it works out for you!
I’ve done several of these, I’m happy to know I’m on the right track. I will look into some of the others.
Glad we are on the right track! I love to save money.
These are great tips! I’m a big fan of Groupon and I used Uber and Lyft quite a bit when I visited San Francisco earlier this year! Those first time promotional codes were great!
Yes i love the promotional codes! I’m glad business have reward program its a win win situation for the consumer and business.
I like the concept behind ‘Digit.’ I seriously might give it a try. Groupon has great deals that help shoppers save. Great tips!
Thanks for reading Kirstin! Check it out I’m pretty sure you will like it.
I need to build up my airline miles. The other apps and programs are great suggestions. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Ramona, Building up those air lines points can take a while. Especially for me because i’m not loyal to one airline. I usually choose the cheapest flight. LOL I’M excited that one day in the future you will be able to book a round trip flight using airline points. Thank you so much for reading!
All these sisters traveling really inspire me to pursue my wanderlust. But the places I wanna go are so expensive from where I am. I’ll keep dreaming!
What city do you live in? Have you tried flying from another airport. They have something called glitch fares, meaning the price drops due to a technical error. Check out various websites such as sky scanner or other sites for cheaper flights. Lets make the dream come alive
We see travel deals on Groupon all the time. We just don’t have flexible schedules due to my husband’s work schedule.
Hopefully you will be able to take a vacation together soon. Working is great and traveling is even better 🙂
Nowadays, there are so many ways to save money traveling. Time to start saving!
Exactly, many people say they don’t have money for traveling but all it takes is a little determination to save and patience..
I love your tips. I need to try Uber. I’m probably the only one who still hasn’t
Try Uber and don’t forget to use the code for your first ride!
LOVE this! I use all these methods to save a few coins while traveling myself. Especially Digit, that has been a God-send since I started using it a year ago!
Thanks for reading! Yes I love Digit, because it doesn’t feel like your saving because they just take the money out secretly ..LOL
I’m always pulling out my student id! That’s a great tip!
The good thing is they don’t put expiration dates on student ID’s … LOL
I def know how to save a buck on travel and I use all of these
What other tips do you have to save a couple bucks?
Great tips. I’ve never heard of ‘Digit’ and will definitely give it a try to save for next years vacation.
Yes i was recently introduced to it after being in a Tiffanys budgnista group. Its a great saving tool..
I signed up for Digit in April / May 2017 after reading Tiffany’s blog…… It’s Sept 2017 and I’ve saved just under $900.00. Only thing I don’t like after the 90 days free….. I costs $3.00, other wise it’s a great additional tool to save
Thank you so much, Deb, for comment and feedback. Just when I am unsure if my blog serves a purpose, I get comments like these. So glad that I could help you save some money. I love Digit. I don’t like the new fee either but it is a low cost so I don’t mind as much.