Use home exchange sites. Staying in someone’s home is usually cheaper than staying in a hotel. An added bonus is that you can cook meals in instead of eating out. Wi-Fi is another plus; many hotels charge hefty daily fees for Wi-Fi. If staying in someone else’s home doesn’t appeal to you, consider independent hotels. Some independent hotels offer smaller rooms specifically targeted to solo travelers at discounted rates.

Avoid the single supplement fee. Many travel companies (cruises, packaged tours, etc.) tack on a single supplement fee for traveling alone to make up for the space not being taken by a travel companion in a double occupancy room. Many cruise lines and tour groups offer supplement fee waivers during certain sale times throughout the year. Some supplement fees can be as high as half of the ticket price, so the waiver is worth it. Another, less popular, option for waiving the supplement fee is to allow the company to pair you with another solo traveler. If staying with a stranger isn’t an issue, this option allows more flexibility in your travel, without having to wait for a waiver sale.

Eat like the locals. Shop for easy meals at the local grocery or farmers market. Have a picnic in a nearby park or on a sidewalk bench. You’ll enjoy your surroundings and catch more of the local sights.

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