5 Smart platforms that help you travel for less (or make money while you’re out there)
Travel is an incredible experience – but it can also take a toll on your wallet. Luckily, several websites and apps help save – and in some cases earn –you money, all while enjoying the adventure.
Check them out:
Skyscanner – your flight budget buddy
Skyscanner scours hundreds of airlines and agencies to find the lowest airfares. You can easily:
– Compare flight prices across different dates
– Set fare alerts for specific routes
– Explore the cheapest destinations worldwide using their “Everywhere” option
– Even low-budget airlines are included, ensuring you never miss a deal
Hostelworld – affordable stays with social vibes
Ideal for budget-conscious travelers, Hostelworld offers:
– Thousands of hostel-style lodgings with filters for breakfasts, private rooms, or female-only dorms
– Verified guest reviews to help you pick
– Last-minute deals if you’re spontaneity-inclined
– From party hostels to tranquil boutique alternatives, there’s something for every type of traveler.
Rome2Rio – transport comparison made easy
Rome2Rio shows all your transport options – flights, trains, buses, ferries, or combinations thereof. Input your route, and you’ll get:
– The fastest and cheapest ways to travel
– Combined routes like train + bus
– Estimates on time and cost for each option
– Perfect if you’re flexible and don’t mind taking the scenic route.
Kindred – swap homes, save big
Looking for accommodation savings? Kindred operate a home-exchange network:
– Members swap homes –no nightly fees, just cleaning and platform costs
– Verified community fosters trust
– Live like a local in comfortable, well-equipped homes
– A smart choice for travelers wanting to stretch their budget and their culture simultaneously.
Parlaxy – earn while traveling
With Parlaxy, travelers can:
– Advertise their trip routes and dates
– Connect with people who need items brought from abroad
– Agree on a fee directly with the shopper
– Deliver the product (on their planned travel route) and get paid
Buyers save on unavailable or overpriced items overseas, and travelers make money—seamlessly integrated with secure, peer‑to‑peer operations and community-vetted safeguards
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