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Tell Us The Travel Hacks That Always Save You A Lot Of Money

Get more bang for your buck.

Michele Bird
by Michele Bird

BuzzFeed Contributor

I'll be the first to admit — I LOVE to travel. And as someone who's always thinking about their next trip, finding ways to make every single one cost-effective is key.

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Fellow travelers, what's your best budget-friendly travel hack?

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Maybe you always book during the shoulder season to avoid crowds and get reduced room rates?

Julia Roberts looking at a scenic view in "Eat, Pray, Love"
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Perhaps you rack up points using a specific credit card or frequent flyer program so you never pay for airfare?

Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Queen Latifah sitting on an airplane in "Girls Trip"
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Or, maybe you pack light and only use carry-ons so you never spend money on bulky checked luggage?

Alice Eve rolling a carry-on luggage in "She's Out of My League"
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Tell us your travel hacks that save money in the comments or submit anonymously using this Google form. Your response might be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!

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