Cheap Holidays to Spain Getting Around with the Least Amount of Money

Due to the fact that the Euro has become stronger even in the midst of the rising food and oil costs, traveling to Spain has never been more accessible. Add to that the proliferation of budget airfares, hostels, and all-in travel packages. These and other factors have made visiting Spain cheap and possible. Better yet, you can cut costs even more, especially on transportation and accommodation, if you want to enjoy cheap holidays to Spain. Just follow these smart tips.

1. Reserve your flight months in advance to get the cheapest flights. Avoid getting flights that are close to your travel date because the costs may be astronomical. However, keep in mind that some airlines offer last-minute deals to fill up the aircraft's seats.

2. Share space in youth hostels with your travel partner if you decide you don't need a private room. Backpackers worldwide choose hostels because they're cheap and allow you to make friends with other budget travelers. An even cheaper way is couch surfing, a hospitality service wherein a homeowner lets you sleep in his house (specifically a couch) for free or with a very minimal fee. There are a lot of sites that enable you to get in touch with folks who are willing to let you stay in their homes for a night.

3. For cheap holidays to Spain, ride the bus. Traveling by bus is generally cheaper than traveling by train although you can already save a lot when traveling by train. Avoid rental cars or taxis---they are very costly.

4. If you want to explore the areas around major cities such as Barcelona and Madrid, use the metro systems, or subways. They are very inexpensive and simple to use. Even better, you can just use your own two feet to visit places of interest. Walking around allows you to explore the areas even closer and does not cost a cent.

5. If you can, take carry-on luggage only, especially if you are planning a short vacation. Many airlines charge check-in bags, so traveling with hand luggage only can save money. However, note that for long vacations, this may be impossible. If you need to carry check-in baggage, keep it light.

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