{"id":10330,"date":"2019-12-05T11:04:20","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T15:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/?p=10330"},"modified":"2020-12-10T11:33:19","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T15:33:19","slug":"how-to-budget-your-holiday-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/how-to-budget-your-holiday-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Budget your Holiday in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

12 Ways to Reduce\nHoliday Spending<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

South\nAfrica is a diverse and vibrant country, filled with beautiful scenery, busy cities,\nculture and adventure. Although a fair distance to travel, it offers a wealth\nof experiences which makes it an intriguing place to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going on holiday to South Africa, or any country, can be costly. People often spend huge amounts of money on travel, accommodation, food and experiences. Learning how to plan trips and add budgets can help save your precious cash. If you need even more pointers, check out this South Africa itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Travel out of season<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Many\npeople go away in the summer when the kids are on vacation and there’s more\ntime to plan a trip abroad. However, picking a low season period in which to go\naway is usually cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In\nSouth Africa, peak season is around December and January. Choosing to visit the\ncountry outside of these months can save you money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel deals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Researching\ngood travel deals and cheap plane tickets is another way to save on travel\ncosts. Flights to South Africa are long and expensive, so finding the best deal\nis crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use sites like Skyscanner<\/a> to compare flight costs from different airlines. They have a handy calendar tool that shows you the cheapest months and days to fly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transportation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Car hire and taxi bookings are both expensive (compare prices here<\/a>). Public transport is much cheaper to use, even if it means less freedom. In South Africa, this might include rail, bus, or minibus-taxi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking\nis cheapest of all and is generally a more enriching experience. Although not\nalways convenient, it will always save you money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Airbnb<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Airbnb\nis affordable and is usually pleasant enough. This service offers homeowners\nthe chance to rent out their home or apartment on a holiday basis to\ntravellers, and is a great and usually cheaper alternative to hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South\nAfrica has many Airbnb’s overlooking cities, beaches or scenery. If you do your\nresearch right, you can find some great places to stay that will give you a\nmore \u2018local\u2019 experience than staying at a resort hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hostels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hostels are relatively cheap to stay in. While they often lack the luxury that hotels may offer, they can greatly reduce that South African vacation budget. (See Cape Town hostels here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially\nfor backpackers, young travellers or groups, hostels are a great idea for\nsaving money on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hotel deals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Hotels\ncan be expensive – but by choosing four or even three star accommodation, you\ncan save a fair bit of cash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thoroughly researching the best South African hotels and hotel deals can show up some wonderful, affordable places. Use websites like Booking.com<\/a> to compare hotel room prices across the web. Using this method, you can usually find the same room on offer for several different prices, meaning you can find and choose the cheapest provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restaurants <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Self-catering<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Choosing\nnot to eat out at all or at least limiting restaurant meals is another way to\nsave. If you stay in an Airbnb or self-catering accommodation, you usually have\nkitchen access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why\nnot buy some South African foods and try making them yourself? You get to try\nlocal foods, hopefully have fun, and save yourself some cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid formal restaurants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Formal\nrestaurants are brilliant as a treat. If you’re looking to reduce spending\nhowever, then avoiding fancy restaurants is best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many\nsmall or less established restaurants serve delicious food but at lower costs.\nYou still get a taste of South Africa \u2013 perhaps even a more authentic one – and\nyou save money in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restaurant deals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It\nis always worth looking for cheap food deals and vouchers. If not deals, then\nsimply research cheaper restaurants to add to your itinerary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing\nsmall cafes can be a good way to start but remember, saving money doesn’t have\nto mean poor quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Walking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Walking\nand hiking are fun and free activities that can be enjoyed. Strolling through\nthe beautiful South African scenery, viewing historic architecture and hiking\nup the South African mountains are all great ways to spend a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n