{"id":128439,"date":"2019-04-08T21:50:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T19:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:51:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:51:11","slug":"find-cheap-accommodation-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find Cheap Accommodation: 10 Budget Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cheap accommodation is available all around the world. Beyond hotels, there are plenty of lodging options you can get for a fraction of the price \u2014 or even completely free. Here&#8217;s our guide on how to save money on accommodation while travelling.<\/p>\n<p>Do you know what most people think? <strong>That travelling is expensive<\/strong>. But that&#8217;s simply not true. Travel costs can be reduced in many ways, and finding cheap accommodation alone can save you thousands on the road.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travelling is only expensive if you choose it to be.<\/strong> The handful of hotels you find on the first page of Google are just a tiny fraction of the options available to you.<\/p>\n<p>You can find a place to stay anywhere and at any price, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/10-webu-kde-hledat-ubytovani-zdarma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sometimes even for free<\/a><\/strong>. It all comes down to your willingness, ability to step out of your comfort zone, and a bit of luck.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So let&#8217;s take a look at where to find cheap accommodation and what your options are.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Hostels\" >Hostels<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Tips_for_staying_in_hostels\" >Tips for staying in hostels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Budget_Hotels_and_Guest_Houses\" >Budget Hotels and Guest Houses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#How_to_choose_a_budget_hotel_or_guest_house\" >How to choose a budget hotel or guest house<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Short-Term_Room_and_Apartment_Rentals\" >Short-Term Room and Apartment Rentals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Tips_for_choosing_the_right_apartment_or_room\" >Tips for choosing the right apartment or room:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Camping\" >Camping<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Camping_tips\" >Camping tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#House_Sitting\" >House Sitting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#House_sitting_tips\" >House sitting tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Homestay\" >Homestay<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#How_to_choose_the_right_homestay\" >How to choose the right homestay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Couchsurfing\" >Couchsurfing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Tips_for_successful_Couchsurfing\" >Tips for successful Couchsurfing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Volunteering_Accommodation_and_Food_for_Work\" >Volunteering: Accommodation and Food for Work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Tips_for_finding_accommodation_in_exchange_for_work\" >Tips for finding accommodation in exchange for work:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Home_Exchange\" >Home Exchange<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Home_exchange_tips\" >Home exchange tips:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Overnight_Transport\" >Overnight Transport<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Tips_for_overnight_travel\" >Tips for overnight travel:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#What_to_pack\" >What to pack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Where_to_find_flights\" >Where to find flights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Car_hire\" >Car hire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/find-cheap-accommodation-travel\/#Dont_forget_travel_insurance\" >Don&#8217;t forget travel insurance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hostels\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hostels\"><\/span><strong>Hostels<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54581\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54581\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hostel.jpg\" alt=\"hostel accommodation\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hostel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Price: \u20ac4 \u2013 \u20ac20 per night<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hostels are the best way for travellers to save money on the road.<\/strong> You share a room and bathroom with other people \u2014 sometimes even ten other travellers. That&#8217;s what makes a bunk bed so incredibly affordable. Every room has lockable lockers, and in most cases, you&#8217;ll get a simple breakfast in the morning.<\/p>\n<p>The quality of hostels varies from place to place, but we&#8217;re almost always pleasantly surprised. It&#8217;s not unusual for hostels to have their own pool or restaurant, and Wi-Fi and air conditioning are standard in more developed countries (or available for a small fee).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Besides the low price, hostels are a fantastic opportunity to meet other travellers<\/strong> \u2014 you bump into them at every turn. The shared kitchen and common areas practically invite you to make new friends.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_staying_in_hostels\"><\/span><strong>Tips for staying in hostels<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid hostels without lockable lockers<\/li>\n<li>Get yourself earplugs and a sleeping mask<\/li>\n<li>Search for hostels on <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Booking.com<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"HostelWorld\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/hostelworld\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">HostelWorld<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not into socialising and prefer undisturbed sleep, you can always book a private room instead.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_Hotels_and_Guest_Houses\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_Hotels_and_Guest_Houses\"><\/span><strong>Budget Hotels and Guest Houses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54578\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54578\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/levny-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"cheap hotel in Morocco\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Staying in a budget hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Price: \u20ac10 \u2013 \u20ac60 per night<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Guest houses and budget hotels offer more privacy than a hostel, but usually without a kitchen and at a higher price. Breakfast isn&#8217;t typically included either. On the other hand, you get a standard-sized room, a comfortable double bed, and the peace and quiet that hostels sometimes lack.<\/p>\n<p>We tend to choose this type of accommodation when we have work to do and need to focus.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_a_budget_hotel_or_guest_house\"><\/span><strong>How to choose a budget hotel or guest house<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Booking.com<\/a><\/strong> for your search<\/li>\n<li>Read reviews carefully, especially regarding the location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short-Term_Room_and_Apartment_Rentals\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short-Term_Room_and_Apartment_Rentals\"><\/span><strong>Short-Term Room and Apartment Rentals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54575\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54575\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kratkodobe-pronajmy.jpg\" alt=\"house for short-term rental\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Short-term rentals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Price: \u20ac10 \u2013 \u20ac60 per night<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When people have a spare room in their house or flat and live in a great location, they often offer it for rent. You can stay with them for the price of a budget hotel, but you get access to the entire flat, including the kitchen and living room.<\/p>\n<p>A short-term rental in a residential neighbourhood also offers a deeper insight into local culture and everyday life. You essentially get to experience what it&#8217;s like to live as a local. That&#8217;s something no hotel or hostel can give you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_choosing_the_right_apartment_or_room\"><\/span><strong>Tips for choosing the right apartment or room:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Search for short-term rentals on <strong>Airbnb<\/strong> (<strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"AirBNB\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airbnb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">get a discount on Airbnb<\/a><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li>Read reviews from previous guests<\/li>\n<li>Check the location on the map and look at transport connections<\/li>\n<li>Longer stays are cheaper \u2014 don&#8217;t be afraid to negotiate the price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During our travels, we&#8217;ve rented countless houses, flats, and rooms. For example, in the beachside town of Playa del Carmen, we lived in a fully equipped house for an entire month, which cost us just around \u20ac10 per night.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camping\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camping\"><\/span><strong>Camping<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54579\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kempovani.jpg\" alt=\"Camping\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Camping<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Price: \u20ac0 \u2013 \u20ac20<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Packing a tent or a travel hammock and heading into nature is often the cheapest and most fun option. From wild camping in a forest by the road to pitching your tent at a fully equipped campsite \u2014 it&#8217;s always an adventure.<\/p>\n<p>With a tent, you can reach places that many travellers never visit. For the right choice of tent and sleeping bag, check out our packing guide.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camping_tips\"><\/span><strong>Camping tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Always carry enough water \u2014 a source won&#8217;t always be nearby<\/li>\n<li>Store food well sealed, ideally hung from a tree<\/li>\n<li>Leave the campsite in the same condition you found it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We love camping. We spent <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/jake-je-kempovani-na-havaji-a-kolik-to-stoji\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">14 days camping in Hawaii<\/a><\/strong>, 45 days cycling through Europe under canvas, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/uganda-14-dni-stanem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">two weeks in Uganda<\/a><\/strong>. We look forward to pitching our tent every summer!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"House_Sitting\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"House_Sitting\"><\/span><strong>House Sitting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54584\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/house-sitting.jpg\" alt=\"pug dog with a ball on the lawn\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">House Sitting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Price: \u20ac0 per night<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You might be surprised, but there are loads of people around the world looking for someone to look after their home while they&#8217;re away for an extended period.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the time, this means caring for dogs and cats, watering the garden, and maintaining the house. In return, you get the entire house for free \u2014 and not uncommonly, a car too!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"House_sitting_tips\"><\/span><strong>House sitting tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The best platform is <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"TrustedHousesitters\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/trustedhousesitters\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">TrustedHousesitters<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Clarify and write down your responsibilities with the owner beforehand<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t search for specific dates \u2014 be as flexible as possible<\/li>\n<li>Fill out your profile carefully; house sitting is based on mutual trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Homestay\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Homestay\"><\/span><strong>Homestay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54576\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/homestay.jpg\" alt=\"homestay\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Staying with locals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Price: \u20ac10 \u2013 \u20ac60 per night<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Living with locals is the best way to fully experience a foreign country. And when you don&#8217;t speak the language, it&#8217;s quite an entertaining experience too. A homestay differs from short-term rentals in that you actively participate in family life. You have breakfast with the host family, sometimes dinner, and if agreed upon, you even help around the house.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_the_right_homestay\"><\/span><strong>How to choose the right homestay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To find a homestay, simply search Google for your destination name along with the word &#8220;homestay.&#8221; You&#8217;ll usually find several websites offering them right away.<\/p>\n<p>Communicate as much as possible in advance, and if you&#8217;re searching on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a>, agree on everything before you pay. This mainly concerns meals, the standard of accommodation, and any help your host might expect. That way, you won&#8217;t be unpleasantly surprised.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Couchsurfing\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Couchsurfing\"><\/span><strong>Couchsurfing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54582\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54582\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/couchsurfing.jpg\" alt=\"Couchsurfing\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Couchsurfing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Price: \u20ac0 per night<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve never heard of Couchsurfing, it&#8217;s high time you signed up. It&#8217;s a huge community (over 5 million people) of individuals who offer their couches and spare beds to travellers for free.<\/p>\n<p>Why do they do it? Because they love meeting new people and often share the same travel spirit. You communicate intensively with every host before your stay, and you both leave reviews afterwards. If you&#8217;re an introvert and feel uncomfortable chatting with strangers, Couchsurfing might not be the best option for you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_successful_Couchsurfing\"><\/span><strong>Tips for successful Couchsurfing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill out your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.couchsurfing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Couchsurfing<\/a><\/strong> profile as thoroughly as possible \u2014 you need to earn your host&#8217;s trust<\/li>\n<li>Always put effort into your accommodation request \u2014 the more personalised, the better<\/li>\n<li>Expect to spend time chatting with your host or even going on a day trip together<\/li>\n<li>Other great platforms for Couchsurfing are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.warmshowers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WarmShowers<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hospitalityclub.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HospitalityClub<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volunteering_Accommodation_and_Food_for_Work\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volunteering_Accommodation_and_Food_for_Work\"><\/span><strong>Volunteering: Accommodation and Food for Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54587\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54587\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dobrovolniceni.jpg\" alt=\"Picking tea in Nepal\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picking tea in Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Price: \u20ac0 \u2013 \u20ac25 per night<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Instead of paying with money, you can pay for your accommodation with work. There are countless opportunities around the world, from specialised tasks (a doctor in Africa) to basic jobs anyone can do (building a fence around a farm in Scotland).<\/p>\n<p>This typically gets you into schools, hostels, farms, or even on a boat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_finding_accommodation_in_exchange_for_work\"><\/span><strong>Tips for finding accommodation in exchange for work:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wwoof.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WWOOF<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workaway.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WorkAway<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/kurz-digitalniho-nomadstvi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HelpX<\/a><\/strong> are the best platforms for finding volunteer opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Always clarify in advance how many hours of work per day the host or organisation expects and whether meals are included<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes you have to pay to volunteer \u2014 watch out for that!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_Exchange\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_Exchange\"><\/span><strong>Home Exchange<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54586\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54586\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/homeexchange.jpg\" alt=\"Seaside accommodation\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Home Exchange<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Price: membership fee on HomeExchange or LoveHomeSwap<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Several specialised websites offer home exchange services. For many people, it&#8217;s a very cheap way to enjoy a holiday in comfort while their own home is well taken care of.<\/p>\n<p>If you own a house or a nice flat, definitely register on one of these websites. You might just manage to swap homes for a week with someone who lives right by the sea or high in the mountains.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_exchange_tips\"><\/span><strong>Home exchange tips:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The best websites are <a href=\"http:\/\/homeexchange.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>HomeExchange<\/strong><\/a> and <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"LoveHomeSwap\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/lovehomeswap\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\"><strong>LoveHomeSwap<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Getting your first reference is always the hardest part \u2014 keep trying even after a few rejections<\/li>\n<li>Choose exchanges appropriate to the quality of your own home \u2014 nobody will swap a luxury villa for a run-down flat on the outskirts of town<\/li>\n<li>You don&#8217;t even need your own property to start; HomeExchange works on a credit system \u2014 read the terms and conditions carefully<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overnight_Transport\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overnight_Transport\"><\/span><strong>Overnight Transport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54588\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54588\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nocni-cestovani.jpg\" alt=\"Overnight travel\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Overnight travel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Price: the cost of a ticket or flight<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have a journey of more than eight hours ahead of you, consider overnight transport.<\/strong> Trains, planes, buses, and ferries often offer night services specifically designed for sleeping. You won&#8217;t find a shower on board, but you&#8217;ll fall asleep and wake up in a completely different place!<\/p>\n<p>We took a night ferry from Greece to Italy and spent the entire night on the upper deck. The pleasant breeze alternated with diesel fumes, but it was an experience we fondly look back on.<\/p>\n<p>The overnight train from Bangkok south to the coast was also worth it. After a comfortable night in an air-conditioned carriage, we were woken by the morning sun in our berths and watched the Thai countryside roll by outside the windows.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_overnight_travel\"><\/span><strong>Tips for overnight travel:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If possible, choose a seat with the most legroom<\/li>\n<li>On trains, book a lower berth rather than an upper one \u2014 the air conditioning often blows directly in your face or lights shine on you up top<\/li>\n<li>Bring earplugs, a hoodie (in the tropics, AC can cool carriages down to 16\u00b0C), and a sleeping mask<\/li>\n<li>In Asia, use <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"12GO.asia\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/12go-asia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">12go.asia<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 we&#8217;ve had excellent experiences with them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Southeast Asia and India are a category of their own, where the differences in accommodation quality and availability are truly enormous. We therefore recommend doing thorough research before heading to these regions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>PLANNING A TRIP? YOU MIGHT FIND THIS USEFUL:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>What to pack<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/vybaveni-na-cesty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>packing guide<\/strong><\/a> to help you prepare. Choose the right travel backpack, browse our travel gear recommendations, and don&#8217;t forget anything important at home.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_find_flights\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Where to find flights<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Search for cheap flights on <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kiwi\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/kiwi\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Kiwi<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s our favourite platform. Also, be sure to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/jak-na-letenky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>guide to finding cheap flights<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_hire\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Car hire<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We regularly use the comparison site <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RentalCars.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/rentalcars-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">RentalCars.com<\/a>, which helps us pick the best car rental provider.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_forget_travel_insurance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Don&#8217;t forget travel insurance<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Travel insurance<\/strong> is an absolute must. For shorter trips, we recommend <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Axa cestovn\u00ed poji\u0161t\u011bn\u00ed\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/axa-cestovni-pojisteni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">AXA<\/a><\/strong>, and for longer journeys, the UK-based <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"True Traveller\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/true-traveller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">True Traveller<\/a><\/strong>. Take a look at our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/nejlepsi-cestovni-pojisteni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comparison of travel insurance providers<\/a><\/strong> and pick the one that suits you best.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cheap accommodation is available all around the world. Beyond hotels, there are plenty of budget lodging options \u2014 from hostels and homestays to house sitting and Couchsurfing \u2014 that cost a fraction of the price, or even nothing at all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":54575,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"How to Find Cheap Accommodation: 10 Budget Tips","rank_math_description":"Discover how to find cheap accommodation while travelling. 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