How to Create a Travel Budget

1. Figure Out Your Total Budget

• Check Your Bank Account: See how much you can comfortably spend on your trip without affecting your other expenses.

• Set a Limit: Decide on the maximum amount you're willing to spend on the entire trip.

2. Break Down the Costs

• Transportation 🚗✈️🚆: Include airfare, train tickets, car rentals, gas, public transportation, and any other travel expenses.

• Accommodation 🛏️: Calculate the cost of hotels, vacation rentals, campgrounds, or any other places you'll stay.

• Food and Drink 🍽️: Estimate daily expenses for meals, snacks, and drinks. Consider whether you'll be eating out frequently or cooking some meals yourself.

• Activities and Entertainment 🎟️🎉: Budget for entrance fees to attractions, tours, activities, and entertainment like shows or nightlife.

• Miscellaneous 🛍️: Allocate funds for shopping, souvenirs, tips, and other unexpected expenses.

3. Include a Contingency Fund

• Set aside a small portion of your budget for emergencies or unexpected costs. This can be around 10% of your total budget.

4. Track Your Spending

• Track your expenses daily using the TravelSpend app to ensure you stay within your budget.

5. Post-Trip Review

• After your trip, review your budget and what you actually spent. This will help you plan better for future trips.