{"id":10939,"date":"2023-03-31T16:00:20","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T16:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/31\/how-to-save-money-on-a-solo-vacation-according-to-the-experts-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-03-31T16:00:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T16:00:20","slug":"how-to-save-money-on-a-solo-vacation-according-to-the-experts-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/31\/how-to-save-money-on-a-solo-vacation-according-to-the-experts-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to save money on a solo vacation, according to the experts – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Considering going solo on your next vacation? It may put a sizable dent in your wallet.<\/p>\n

A recent study by Which?<\/a>, a consumer advocacy company, revealed that the average cost per person can be up to 83% more for solo travelers than those traveling as part of a couple.<\/p>\n

One major reason for this is due to single supplements, the industrywide habit of charging more for solo travelers to recoup some of the profit lost from a lack of a second party.<\/p>\n

To help ease the strain on your travel budget, we reached out to industry minds and seasoned solo travelers to find out the financial tips and hacks they use to save money \u2014 and how you can do the same on your next vacation.<\/p>\n

Related: 8 perfect destinations for the first-time solo traveler<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Be strategic about what you save money on<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a fine line between being financially stringent and letting great opportunities pass you by. Set healthy limits and look to save big in one area as opposed to being economic over many small ones. This can often save you more in the long run while still allowing you to have fun.<\/p>\n

Kate McCulley, better known as Adventurous Kate,<\/a> quit her job to travel the world solo in 2010 and never stopped. Throughout her own experience of traveling alone, she\u2019s learned that being too budget-conscious can dampen what should be a relatively carefree experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are some budget travelers who like to pinch pennies wherever they go,” McCulley said. “I\u2019ve never been that kind of traveler. Why make so much effort just to save a tiny amount of money?”<\/p>\n

“I find that if you\u2019re going to make a big difference, it\u2019s with big action, such as staying in one place for longer instead of going from place to place super quickly,” she added.<\/p>\n

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McCulley also recommends saving alcohol for special occasions, instead of imbibing at every meal. In addition, she suggests visiting a destination with a much lower cost of living.<\/p>\n

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Book during shoulder season \u2014 but do your research<\/h2>\n

Traveling out of season is all well and good. However, it\u2019s worth weighing your savings against the odds of spending most of the trip in your hotel room as thunderstorms slam the windows.<\/p>\n

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