Plan early, allocate budget clearly
One of the important factors to help save costs is to proactively build plans early. Nguyen Minh Trang (22 years old, Hanoi) said that before each trip, Trang spends time learning about destinations, making detailed schedules and estimating specific expenses.
Planning in advance helps me control expenses, avoiding unexpected arising. I often divide the budget into groups such as travel, accommodation and entertainment to easily balance" - Trang shared.
Thanks to applying this method, Minh Trang once had a trip to Hai Phong with a cost of less than 500,000 VND when traveling by motorbike and choosing reasonable dining locations. According to young people, being flexible in transportation, especially for nearby destinations, is one of the significant savings methods.
Similarly, Hoang Thi Xuan Mai (21 years old, Nghe An) also emphasized the role of reasonable budget allocation. With about 1.7 million VND for the Hanoi - Ninh Binh trip, Mai still ensures full needs from accommodation, food to sightseeing.
I don't spend lavishly but always identify what is necessary. Thanks to that, although the budget is not too large, the trip is still comfortable" - Mai said.
Xuan Mai believes that booking services early from 1 - 2 months is considered a "key" to save money. Air tickets, trains, buses, or hotel rooms often increase in price when the departure date is near.
In addition, incentive hunting groups on social networks or online booking platforms are also useful information sources, helping young people easily access good prices.
Take advantage of incentives
A noteworthy point is that young people today know how to take advantage of technology to optimize travel costs. Booking applications, room bookings, maps or e-wallets not only help manage journeys but also provide many attractive incentive programs.
Xuan Mai said that she regularly "watches for sale" on major promotions to hunt for cheap air tickets or travel comboes. In addition, following experience sharing groups also helps update information quickly, avoiding "price traps" at tourist destinations.
Student cards are also an advantage, many attractions, museums or amusement parks apply discount policies, contributing to a significant reduction in costs" - Mai shared.
Not only stopping at cutting costs, many young people also pay attention to reasonable spending to optimize experiences. According to Giap Tung Duong (20 years old, Thanh Hoa), the "FOMO" mentality (fear of missing out) is the reason why many young people overspend.
When traveling, I tend to choose affordable restaurants or explore local markets. Seafood in local markets is usually fresh and prices are very reasonable. If I know how, I can ask restaurants to process it at a not too high cost and still enjoy delicious dishes. This not only saves costs, but also is a way to experience local culture more authentically.
One of the other small tips is choosing a reasonable travel time between tourist destinations. In addition, avoiding going during peak tourist season is also a way to save a significant budget" - Duong said.
