Previously we posted on ways to save money on hotels. This article from Penny is in line to that one with putting more emphasis on tricks to choose cheapest yet better budget hotel in your destination. Hope you’ll enjoy the post! Are you planning a trip, but are you worried about the cost? One of the best ways for you to stretch those vacation dollars out is to be smart about your sleeping options. If you research a little before you book, getting budget accommodation is easy. Read on for ideas on how to find a low-cost hotel room that suits your travelling style.

Research the Area

Before going on your vacation, research the average price of hotels in the area you’ll be travelling to. Once you know the average, decide how much you can afford to pay. However, just because a hotel meets your price range doesn’t mean you should book it immediately.

Because cheaper hotels are often farther from a city’s main sites, look at the transportation options that you’ll have in the area. Factor in the cost of getting to and from your hotel. For example, if you search for hotels near New York City, you may find some lower-priced options in New Jersey or areas other than Manhattan that will help you keep costs down while still being close enough to public transportation.

The only thing certain about holidays is that you need to buy gifts and you’ll probably need to travel. The best way to prepare for the expenses is to save every month, a little towards that big expense. With the cheaper gas price, you’re expected to travel cheaper than previous years, but you can further cut cost.

Even though you may have just put away the swimsuits and pool toys, now is actually the right time to start thinking about your holiday travel plans.  It used to be that you could wait until a few weeks before Thanksgiving or Christmas to buy your airline tickets, but those days are long gone.