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Today, any Ukrainian can independently plan a trip abroad, having a bank card and Internet access. How to do it - read on.
How to organize a trip abroad yourself.
PaySpace Magazine continues to share helpful travel planning tips. Earlier, we have already talked about bank cards for travel, as well as what to do in case of a flight cancellation or the need to return a train ticket. In the new material, we will reveal 5 secrets of self-planning and non-cash payment of a trip abroad.
Read the current financial advice for traveling abroad in the special project PaySpace Magazine.
Route and budget planning
Regardless of how you are going to pay for your trip (by card or cash), you need to first decide on a budget. For these purposes, you can use the Numbeo.com service. It contains detailed information on local prices in almost all more or less large cities.
You can plan a detailed route and determine the modes of transport using Google Maps. The service will allow you to plan a trip route using different types of transport: public buses or trains, air, your own car, bicycle or on foot). If you select the Public Transportation tab, Google will select local carriers that serve your destination. And it will provide links to their sites for ordering tickets and the current schedule of the next flights.
Cashback and cost savings
Before booking flights and accommodations, check the popular cashback venues. They will save you a significant amount of money off your check on Booking.com, UIA, Farvater, TEZ Tour, etc. In Ukraine, payBack and Mastercard Greater services are available for these purposes, and among foreign counterparts - Ebates. True, in the case of Ebates, in order to receive a cashback, you will need to link your account to PayPal or check with the service how you can cash out their check in Ukraine.
Also use a credit card with cashback when traveling. Some Ukrainian banks offer cashbacks for different groups of purchases. For example, monobank, Alfa-bank, Privat. Choose the plastic that promises the highest% return on travel, cafes and restaurants, and entertainment.
You can even get a separate travel card by choosing the most suitable option - a currency card, a card with cashback, discounts or loyalty programs that include various services: from visiting business lounges at international airports to priority boarding.
Transport booking
To buy a plane, train or bus ticket, you can use the services of online aggregators. Advantageous differences between the services are a variety of online payment options, bonus programs, an overview of discounts from different carriers, the possibility of a package booking of a flight / accommodation / car, insurance and other related services. You can also buy a ticket on the bank's website (Oschadbank, Sberbank, PrivatBank). This is convenient for depositors - they can pay directly from online banking. Financial institutions also offer interesting functionality. For example, Privat has launched a paid service "Guaranteed Refund" , thanks to which you will be reimbursed the full cost of the ticket in case of cancellation of the trip.
If you are a loyal customer of a transport company, you can buy a ticket directly on the carrier's website:
Example of discounts from WIZZ Discount Club. Without a discount - 739 UAH, with a discount - 429 UAH.
When choosing a low-cost airline, you need to be prepared for the fact that there will be no direct flight. You can get out of the situation by matching the flights of one or several carriers.
UIA offers direct flights to most popular European tourist destinations. They are more expensive than the previous options, although they already resemble low-cost in terms of service. But such a flight is still cheaper than traditional foreign airlines.
Bus services also offer loyalty programs. So, for every Ecolines ticket you buy, you get up to 15% of the cost for your next bookings.
Important. If the travel date is delayed or the destination changes, do not rush to just return the ticket. Even using foreign services, a tourist from Ukraine can transfer his flight in his personal account for free. And if your destination has changed, you can rebook your ticket at minimal cost. Look for conditions on the websites of carriers.
Avis car rental service.
The Hertz car rental service.
Sixt car rental service.
Important. Some car rental services require that payment for the service be made from a personal bank card - the name and surname of the owner must be indicated on the front side. Therefore, take such a credit card with you on your trip.
Accommodation booking
After you have decided the issue with transport, the next step is to book accommodation - there are also many options for cashless payments: on sites such as Booking.com , Airbnb , Agoda , etc., you can book and pay for the hotel, apartment, hostel or room depending on your needs and budget.
These services have convenient filters for finding the desired accommodation, as well as discount and special offers. For example, ticking the “I travel for work” checkbox on Booking.com will give you a list of accommodations with Wi-Fi, breakfast and free parking.
Some services also have referral programs. For example, if you have an account on Booking.com or Airbnb, you can refer a friend and receive a cash reward. Airbnb will give your friends up to $ 41 off their first trip, and you get $ 15 off everyone who completes the trip and $ 10 off everyone who goes on the Airbnb Experience. Booking.com will send the reward directly to your bank card after your invited friend uses the service.
In addition, you can use the HotelTonight app for booking accommodation, which allows you to find all the hot rooms in a certain city on the day of arrival.
Scheduled entertainment
We also recommend that you take care of your leisure time in advance - buy or book tickets to the museums, water parks and amusement parks most popular among tourists. This saves you the risk of queuing up at places as popular with travelers as the Louvre or Disneyland, and you are guaranteed to get there at the scheduled time.
Many entertainment complexes offer discounts on advance booking and ticketing. For example, when you book tickets online to Aquaventure Waterpark in Dubai up to 24 hours in advance, you can get a discount of up to 20%, and when you buy tickets to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, you will not only be able to avoid queues, but also save some money on buying tickets. online.
When buying a ticket online to Aquaventure Waterpark, the buyer can get a 25% discount.
How to organize a trip abroad yourself.
PaySpace Magazine continues to share helpful travel planning tips. Earlier, we have already talked about bank cards for travel, as well as what to do in case of a flight cancellation or the need to return a train ticket. In the new material, we will reveal 5 secrets of self-planning and non-cash payment of a trip abroad.
Read the current financial advice for traveling abroad in the special project PaySpace Magazine.
Route and budget planning
Regardless of how you are going to pay for your trip (by card or cash), you need to first decide on a budget. For these purposes, you can use the Numbeo.com service. It contains detailed information on local prices in almost all more or less large cities.
You can plan a detailed route and determine the modes of transport using Google Maps. The service will allow you to plan a trip route using different types of transport: public buses or trains, air, your own car, bicycle or on foot). If you select the Public Transportation tab, Google will select local carriers that serve your destination. And it will provide links to their sites for ordering tickets and the current schedule of the next flights.
Cashback and cost savings
Before booking flights and accommodations, check the popular cashback venues. They will save you a significant amount of money off your check on Booking.com, UIA, Farvater, TEZ Tour, etc. In Ukraine, payBack and Mastercard Greater services are available for these purposes, and among foreign counterparts - Ebates. True, in the case of Ebates, in order to receive a cashback, you will need to link your account to PayPal or check with the service how you can cash out their check in Ukraine.
Also use a credit card with cashback when traveling. Some Ukrainian banks offer cashbacks for different groups of purchases. For example, monobank, Alfa-bank, Privat. Choose the plastic that promises the highest% return on travel, cafes and restaurants, and entertainment.
You can even get a separate travel card by choosing the most suitable option - a currency card, a card with cashback, discounts or loyalty programs that include various services: from visiting business lounges at international airports to priority boarding.
Transport booking
To buy a plane, train or bus ticket, you can use the services of online aggregators. Advantageous differences between the services are a variety of online payment options, bonus programs, an overview of discounts from different carriers, the possibility of a package booking of a flight / accommodation / car, insurance and other related services. You can also buy a ticket on the bank's website (Oschadbank, Sberbank, PrivatBank). This is convenient for depositors - they can pay directly from online banking. Financial institutions also offer interesting functionality. For example, Privat has launched a paid service "Guaranteed Refund" , thanks to which you will be reimbursed the full cost of the ticket in case of cancellation of the trip.
If you are a loyal customer of a transport company, you can buy a ticket directly on the carrier's website:
- Low-cost airlines - Wizz Air, Ryanair, SkyUp, etc.
Example of discounts from WIZZ Discount Club. Without a discount - 739 UAH, with a discount - 429 UAH.
When choosing a low-cost airline, you need to be prepared for the fact that there will be no direct flight. You can get out of the situation by matching the flights of one or several carriers.
UIA offers direct flights to most popular European tourist destinations. They are more expensive than the previous options, although they already resemble low-cost in terms of service. But such a flight is still cheaper than traditional foreign airlines.
- Railway - Ukrzaliznytsia and others
- bus - Flixbus, Ecolines and others
Bus services also offer loyalty programs. So, for every Ecolines ticket you buy, you get up to 15% of the cost for your next bookings.
Important. If the travel date is delayed or the destination changes, do not rush to just return the ticket. Even using foreign services, a tourist from Ukraine can transfer his flight in his personal account for free. And if your destination has changed, you can rebook your ticket at minimal cost. Look for conditions on the websites of carriers.
- Rent a Car
Avis car rental service.
The Hertz car rental service.
Sixt car rental service.
Important. Some car rental services require that payment for the service be made from a personal bank card - the name and surname of the owner must be indicated on the front side. Therefore, take such a credit card with you on your trip.
- Taxi
Accommodation booking
After you have decided the issue with transport, the next step is to book accommodation - there are also many options for cashless payments: on sites such as Booking.com , Airbnb , Agoda , etc., you can book and pay for the hotel, apartment, hostel or room depending on your needs and budget.
These services have convenient filters for finding the desired accommodation, as well as discount and special offers. For example, ticking the “I travel for work” checkbox on Booking.com will give you a list of accommodations with Wi-Fi, breakfast and free parking.
Some services also have referral programs. For example, if you have an account on Booking.com or Airbnb, you can refer a friend and receive a cash reward. Airbnb will give your friends up to $ 41 off their first trip, and you get $ 15 off everyone who completes the trip and $ 10 off everyone who goes on the Airbnb Experience. Booking.com will send the reward directly to your bank card after your invited friend uses the service.
In addition, you can use the HotelTonight app for booking accommodation, which allows you to find all the hot rooms in a certain city on the day of arrival.
Scheduled entertainment
We also recommend that you take care of your leisure time in advance - buy or book tickets to the museums, water parks and amusement parks most popular among tourists. This saves you the risk of queuing up at places as popular with travelers as the Louvre or Disneyland, and you are guaranteed to get there at the scheduled time.
Many entertainment complexes offer discounts on advance booking and ticketing. For example, when you book tickets online to Aquaventure Waterpark in Dubai up to 24 hours in advance, you can get a discount of up to 20%, and when you buy tickets to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, you will not only be able to avoid queues, but also save some money on buying tickets. online.
When buying a ticket online to Aquaventure Waterpark, the buyer can get a 25% discount.
