SimCorner Shows How to Create a Realistic Travel Budget

We all know the feeling of coming back home from a holiday and dreading the credit card statements as they roll in – we’ve all done it. However, the best way to help you avoid that dreadful feeling is to have an idea on how much your trip is going to cost you, create a budget and then stick to it as much as you can while you’re travelling. A travel budget will not only help you plan your trip better, but it’ll allow you to enjoy a stress-free holiday.

Start with working out how much it is going to cost to get to your destination, as the best way to start creating a travel budget is to focus on your major expenses - whether it’s flights or train tickets. You’ll also  want to account for other transport costs, such as bus, rental cars, or ferries that also may be included in your trip. Now, add up your costs, and present yourself with an estimated figure for getting to your destination.

Similarly, with your accommodation costs. Whether you’re a backpacker looking to stay in a hostel, or you’re up for luxury travel - it’s important to consider how much it’s going to cost you all up. Do your research and compare prices and make and pay for your accommodation early, and it doesn’t hurt to research places to eat while you’re at it.

Depending on where you’re travelling to, you’ll probably have a fair idea of what you’d like to do once you get there, and wherever you’re going, take note of the attractions and activities that you don’t want to miss. Once you’ve noted your top lists, do some research to figure out the costs of each. This will give you a good idea on how much to set aside for tourist activities. It’s also good to keep some money aside for things you’d like to buy at your travel destination.

Don’t forget to include expenses for visas, travel insurance, and vaccinations 
Certain countries and regions require visas for entry, and vaccinations against diseases, and of course, be sure to take out travel insurance. When travelling, things don’t always go to plan, so it’s important to plan for unforeseen circumstances and emergencies by setting aside some money you can’t necessarily budget for specifically. If you want some more travel tips, head to the The SimCorner Blog for a whole heap of travel advice, and for more information on prepaid travel cards, NZ sim cards and travel sim NZ delivery please go to https://www.simcorner.com/nz .