{"id":75782,"date":"2016-11-03T12:16:10","date_gmt":"2016-11-03T11:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=75782"},"modified":"2022-02-15T11:09:11","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T10:09:11","slug":"cheap-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cheap-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to have a cheap vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Traveling<\/strong> is one of the few things in life that you buy that actually makes you richer. The <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/fundacio-gaspar\/\"><strong>experiences<\/strong><\/span> that you have when you travel last a lifetime and the people that you meet and the things that you see will change you and the way that you see the world. Many people think that traveling and taking a <strong>vacation<\/strong> can be expensive, but here are a few tips that will help you to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"broken_link\"><strong>vacation<\/strong><\/a> in Barcelona for less.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visiting Barcelona on a tight budget<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/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:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cheap-vacation\/#Travel\" title=\"Travel\">Travel<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cheap-vacation\/#Accommodation\" title=\"Accommodation\">Accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cheap-vacation\/#Sightseeing\" title=\"Sightseeing\">Sightseeing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel\"><\/span>Travel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_75785\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75785\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-75785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Road-trip-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by: abhisawa via Visualhunt.com \/ CC BY\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-75785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by abhisawa via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many <strong>low-cost<\/strong> options for travel today, depending on how you want to get around. Everyone knows of <strong>cheap airlines<\/strong>\u00a0like Ryanair and Vueling, but there are options for getting around that could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/free-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">save<\/a> you a lot more <strong>money<\/strong>. If you want to travel on the road, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blablacar.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Blablacar<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is an alternative that is fun and easy on your wallet. This is a car-sharing system that works like a carpool, taking you to different destinations. Sharing a car often comes out to a fraction of the price that a<strong> plane<\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/train-stations-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>train<\/strong><\/a> might. However, if you want to arrive to Barcelona by train, you could check for tickets on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpling.com\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Carpling<\/a><\/strong>. This is a website where people post <strong>ads for train tickets<\/strong> that they can&#8217;t use, so often you can buy these <strong>tickets<\/strong> for less than the original <strong>price<\/strong>. Also, you can create a post about your planned trip to see if anyone is interested in traveling the same route so that you can share a table on the Renfe, making your trip even <strong>cheaper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation\"><\/span>Accommodation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When staying in Barcelona, you have to think about the route you want to take when it comes to your <strong>accommodations<\/strong>. Hotels are often expensive, especially during tourist season, so you could consider alternatives like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/hostels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>hostels<\/strong><\/a> or <strong>home rental<\/strong>. You can rent a flat through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ShBarcelona<\/a><\/strong>, which has many <strong>flats<\/strong> available for rental across the city. You could also consider <strong><span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/\">Airbnb<\/span><\/strong>, a website that lets you search for <strong>rooms<\/strong> or flats available for short-term rental. Another option, if you&#8217;re feeling more adventurous is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.couchsurfing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Couchsurfing<\/a><\/strong>, a network that lets you crash on someone&#8217;s couch for the night <strong>free<\/strong> of charge in exchange for some good conversation. This option doesn&#8217;t give you much privacy but is completely free and you will learn a lot about Barcelona from your host, and they could share some secrets of the city with you. This is also a great way to <strong>meet people<\/strong> if you are traveling alone and would like to meet some new people in a beautiful city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cheap-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The ticket for a cheaper visit to Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sightseeing\"><\/span>Sightseeing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_75786\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75786\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-75786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Traveling-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by: Visual hunt\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-75786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&#8217;re looking to do some sightseeing in Barcelona, there are a few things to keep in mind to save you a few bucks. Most <strong>museums<\/strong> are <strong>free<\/strong> on Sundays after 3 PM and all day the first Sunday of the month. If you want to get to know the city a bit more and learn some of the important history, you could go on a free walking tour\u00a0to see some of Barcelona&#8217;s most important <strong>monuments<\/strong>. Some attractions, like the <strong>zoo<\/strong>, offer a discount if you buy your tickets online in advance rather than at the ticket office. Also, if you&#8217;re a student, don&#8217;t forget to bring your ID! Many museums and attractions offer <strong>discounts to students<\/strong> or those under 26. Be sure to invest in a <strong>T-10 card<\/strong> as well to get access to the city bus and Metro, as this will give you 10 rides for\u00a0\u20ac10. With these tips and the money you save, you can enjoy the city and not have any worries!<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"75782\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">1<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            vote        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling is one of the few things in life that you buy that actually makes you richer. 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