Budget-Friendly Travel Planning Tips
How I Plan Budget-Friendly Trips (Without Missing Out!)
Okay, let’s talk about something we all love: travelling. But let’s be real—travelling can get expensive if you’re not careful. Over the years, I’ve figured out my travel planning and booking routine. These awesome platforms have saved me so much money (and headaches) while still having amazing experiences, and I’m spilling all the tea right here.
Whether you’re booking flights, finding a place to stay, or planning out epic activities, I’ve got some go-to platforms that make it all way easier (and cheaper). Oh, and I’ve put together a free planner to help you stay on top of it all—more on that in a sec, keep scrolling!
Keeping It All Together (Because Who Has Time for Travel Chaos?)
I don’t know about you, but I can’t deal with having my travel plans scattered everywhere. Flights in one email, hotel bookings in another—it’s too much. That’s why I created the Ultimate Budget-Friendly Travel Planner.
It’s basically my method for stress-free travel planning. I use it to keep track of flights, car rentals, tours, and expenses all in one place. It even has a checklist for everything you need to research before your trip—because let’s face it, “winging it” only works half the time.
Why This Planner Will Save You Time, Money, and Headaches
You know those moments when you just got off the plane and jet-legged, trying to remember the name of the car rental place or looking for the tour confirmation you swear you saved?
Yeah, this planner fixes that.
A budget tracker so you can actually (try harder) and stick to your spending goals.
Space to organize all your bookings (flights, hotels, tours—you name it).
A “Know Before You Go” checklist so you can Google the important stuff (like visa requirements or local tipping culture) before you land.
Plus, a cheat sheet with all my fave budget-friendly booking platforms. (I think it’s the best part!)
The Budget-Friendly Cheat Sheet You Need
You know those people on Instagram who somehow manage to "travel the world on a budget" while you’re still trying to figure out how to not blow your entire savings on one trip?
Same. That’s why I put together a cheat sheet with all my go-to budget-friendly platforms.
These are the exact tools I use to stretch my travel budget and avoid those last-minute headaches. From scoring cheap flights with Google Flights to booking affordable tours with GuruWalk, this list has you covered. And yep, it’s included in my Ultimate Budget-Friendly Travel Planner—so you can finally be that person saving money while planning your dream trip.
My Favorite Top Three Platforms for Budget Travel
I know how overwhelming it can be to figure out the best ways to save money while planning a trip. That’s why I put together a cheat sheet with all my favourite budget-friendly platforms in one place.
These are the exact tools I use to maximize my travel budget and avoid those last-minute headaches. This list has everything you need to save time, money, and stress.
Airalo
Staying connected abroad doesn’t have to cost a fortune. I use Airalo’s eSIMs to get affordable data in over 200 countries. No more surprise roaming bills!
Use promo code EMILY5100 and save $4.50 on your first eSim!
Discover Cars
If you’re renting a car, check out Discoverars first! We used it to book the cutest little car for a 10 day road trip in Portugal and got such a good deal (we only paid $300 CAD for 10 days!) It compares all the rental options so you get the best price.
Google Flights
Honestly, this is the MVP of flight booking. You can compare prices, set up price alerts, and check out the price graph to find the cheapest days to fly.
