{"id":9970,"date":"2019-07-10T11:06:33","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T15:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/?p=9970"},"modified":"2020-12-10T11:43:35","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T15:43:35","slug":"the-best-ways-to-track-your-spending-on-your-next-big-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/the-best-ways-to-track-your-spending-on-your-next-big-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Ways to Track Your Spending on Your Next Big Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to a holiday, most people want to either scrimp and save or have a complete blowout. No matter where you choose to go<\/a>, you will need to have a way to track your spending when you are away. The frugal will want to make sure they are not going over budget while those who are spending big will no doubt want to make sure they are not blowing through their money too quickly. Here are some of the things you need to do to ensure that you are always in the best position to track your spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set\na Budget Before You Start to Save<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No matter how high or tight it is going to\nbe, you need a budget for your trip. Think about how much you want to spend and\nwhere you would like to go. Are there certain things you are willing to\nsacrifice if it means you can spend a little more money elsewhere? For example,\nsome people are happy to spend more for a decent hotel if it means they are\neating from supermarkets and budget restaurants as much as possible. On the\nflipside, you might have a foodie who is willing to sleep in a hostel dorm if\nit means he can eat at some of the best and most exclusive restaurants the city\nhas to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting ratios like this and saving money where you can<\/a> is important, especially if you are trying to stick to some sort of budget. Make a list of everything you need and then add it all up to find out what your minimum budget should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can sign up for free use our easy travel budget planner<\/a>. Then you can plan out your entire trip in detail to figure out how much money you will need. Once on your trip, track your spending to see if you’re still on budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find\na Credit Card Which Works for You<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may already have a credit card but it might not be the best option to take abroad. There are many extra fees which some credit card companies choose to add to their cards if you use them abroad. To avoid these extra fees eating away at the travel budget you could be using to make memories, you should look for a card with low or no international charges. Check out this list here of the best cards with no foreign transaction fees<\/a> to help you curb your spending while you are away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a card with no foreign transaction fee means that you know exactly how much money you are spending every single time you use the card. This way, you won\u2019t end up with a nasty shock when you check your bank balance and discover that you have spent far more than you meant to. Look for cards with travel rewards and other perks to help you out while you adventure. Debit cards can also be a great option. Here’s a list of the best and worst debit cards for travel<\/a>. Some cards charge very high rates for international travelers, so be careful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Download\na Spending App<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you struggle to keep on budget,\ndownloading a spending app to track how much you spend day-to-day might be the\nreminder you need. All you do is input everything you spend your money on into\nthis app and it will give you a breakdown of where you can save money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best expense trackers apps will be\nintuitive and easy for you to use. You need one that will work with you as you\nare then going to be more likely to use it. You don\u2019t need to stick to it\nreligiously but you might notice leaps and bounds in your ability to budget if\nyou choose to use one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Receive\nYour Money in Instalments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the best things you can do for yourself if you are going to be travelling for a long time is to have your money sent to you in installments. Give most of your money to a trusted family member or friend before you leave to travel and come up with a regular timetable they will use to send the money out to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is incredibly useful as it allows you to relax and enjoy yourself whilst knowing that more money is going to be on its way eventually. You also won\u2019t be able to run the risk of blowing all of your money in one go but you can still have enough for some treats here and there along the way. It is one of the most sensible options you can pick if you think you cannot trust yourself to not spend all of your money in one go, while still allowing you to maintain some independence if you are abroad for the first time on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be\nSensible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to budgeting for your trip,\nthe most important thing to do is be sensible. If you know that you have to be\nable to support yourself for a month or more away from home, blowing three\ndays\u2019 worth of food money on a night out with the people in your hostel is not\ngoing to be a great option. Make a budget plan that you know you will be able\nto stick to and the rest should fall into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use some of the tips above to help you find a spending plan which is right for you. Before you know it, you will have all the money you need for your trip and your plans can be put in motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bon voyage!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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