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Budgeting & Saving
Whether you are planning a quick weekend getaway or a year traveling around the world, it's wise to budget the amount of money you plan on spending. Otherwise, you just might find yourself running out of money quicker than expected.

Use our trip calculator below to budget for transportation, accommodation, food, entertainment and other miscellaneous items to get an idea of how much you will need to save.[
Trip Budget

Passports & Visas

Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the date you intend to enter your destination.

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Vaccinations or Medications

Are you traveling to a region where you need to get vaccinated against certain diseases? Will you be taking malaria medication? Find out more in our Vaccinations & Diseases Guide

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Travel Insurance

Make sure you are covered should anything go wrong. Get a quote here or read more about why you need travel insurance.

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Accommodation

Will you be staying in hostels, hotels, or using services like Couchsurfing?

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Flights & Airport Transfers

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Boats, Ferries & Cruises

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Sailing charters or rentals
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Motorhome/RV/Campervan Rental

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Trains & Buses

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Car, Motorbike or Scooter Rental

Car Rental

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Motorbike/Scooter Rental

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Other Transport Costs

Any transport costs that are not reflected above can be entered here.

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Tours & Activities

There are plenty of free things to do but you won't want to miss some paid attractions. Immerse your cultural side at an art gallery or museum, take a walking tour, visit a famous site.

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Food & Drinks

Will you be eating out every meal or are you able to save some money and cook your own meals?

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Communication Costs

How will you keep in touch with family and friends while you are away?

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Splurge Fund

These expenses are indulgences - nice to have once in a while but the first to go when the budget gets tight.

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New Travel Gear

Do you need a new backpack? Perhaps your camera needs upgrading or some new camping gear.

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Emergency Fund

You can never plan for everything so it is a great idea to keep some funds available in the case of an emergency.

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Bills at Home

This is something many people forget to add to their travel budgets but a very important inclusion. Will you still have any of the following bills to pay back home while you are away?

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Miscellaneous Costs

We have done our best to cover everything you might need in your budget. If there is anything we have missed you can add it here.

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Total Amount Required for this Trip

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