Budget travel isn't about sacrificing comfort—it's about spending smartly on what matters and cutting out wasted costs. Follow this 5-step framework to plan any trip on a budget.
Step 1: Determine Your All-In Budget
Before looking at destinations, set a total target dollar amount. Break it into 4 core buckets: Transport (40%), Accommodation (30%), Daily Food & Local Transit (20%), and Activities & Contingency (10%).
Step 2: Use AI to Estimate Itemized Costs
Instead of manually searching dozens of sites, use Trippy AI to generate a complete budget projection based on current flight and hotel rates.