Regardless of how cautiously you plan and budget the trip, the excursion of unexpected travel costs can disturb the entire plan. Such unexpected travel expenses must be avoided in order to enjoy the trip. Given below are some unforeseen travel costs along with the solutions and arrangements that will help to avoid these expenses:
Luggage Fee
The most disturbing and upsetting travel cost is the baggage fee. If the number of suitcases exceeds the standard number, that usually is 2 per person or the weight of a suitcase is more than the accepted weight, you have to pay some additional fee. To avoid the unexpected baggage fee you are advised to pack carefully and to check the weight range that is offered by the airline you are traveling in.
Taxes
Taxes are another concealed travel cost. Some countries impose high taxes on tourists. Although taxes cannot be avoided fully but can be reduced. The tax imposed on hotel charges can be reduced by checking whether the taxes are included in the hotel fee or are to be paid additionally. Ask the amount of tax that will be charged if facilities like laundry, Wi-Fi, parking will be used. If the tax is too much try to avoid these facilities or choose the hotel that charges the minimum amount of tax.
Medical expenses
Falling ill while traveling is terrible, and paying the unexpected medical expenses is even dreadful. The unexpected hospital bills can ruin your whole trip. To avoid such expenses you need travel insurance. Travel insurance will not only refund most of the medical expenses but will also help to add some additional number of days to the trip in case you are not healthy for traveling.
Card charges
You are likely to face charges while using your Debit or credit card internationally. The charges can range from low to extremely high. You can avoid such charges by informing the card company prior to leaving, that you will be out of the country and can also ask them about any international discounts they are offering. Another method to avoid such charges is to avoid using cards and to pay cash where possible.
International cellular charges
Using your cellphone and network internationally can lead to huge cellular charges. Using mobile data and making calls internationally is extremely expensive, so try to use Wi-Fi and relay on WhatsApp calls. In case of long trip, you are advised to purchase a cheap mobile set and some international network.
Daily use items
Many hotels impose high charges on daily life items like soap, shampoo, towel, food, and even water. The fee to use or consume such facilities is not included in hotel charges and you have to pay it separately. To avoid such charges you are advised to make a trip to the grocery store and purchase all hygiene and food items at a lower cost. Use your own items and cook food yourself to avoid unexpected travel charges.
All the above charges can disrupt your whole trip, but the solutions provided above will help you in avoiding them. Apart from the solutions, you are also advised to keep extra money with you while traveling to save you from other difficulties.
