1. Set up a budget
It’s hard to plan a budget trip if you don’t have, well, a budget. For the less money savvy, the task of costing up a trip can seem daunting, which is why it’s a perfect task to delegate to ChatGPT.
The AI platform can draw information from across the internet to offer estimated costs for meals, transportation, and attractions at your chosen destination, depending on your priorities. From there, you have a great framework you can refine as you book certain accommodations, restaurants or experiences.
2. Master flight prices
Booking flights can feel a little like gambling as we try to hit the perfect window of time when prices hit their lowest point. For Kiwis, the flight can easily be the most expensive part of a trip, so getting this right is important.
Fortunately, Google has released a handy new tool that could save you hundreds on your next booking. However, ChatGPT can also come in handy by providing insights into general trends and alerting you to opportune moments for booking flights.
Read More: How to find cheap flights
3. Find cheap spots to sleep
Accommodation costs also make up a large chunk of total travel costs. While booking platforms often allow you to filter according to price, they don’t always show all the different types of accommodation available.
Instead, ChatGPT can offer a range of possible places to stay, from hostels and hotels to Airbnb, guesthouses or even university dorm rooms, along with specific suggestions of top-rated places.
4. Find free activities
Major cities often have hundreds of free activities and attractions, some even better than the crowded ticketed spots. By using ChatGPT, you can ask for a personalised itinerary based on your interests, past travel experiences, and (most importantly) budget.
For example, a history buff visiting Paris will be told to check out the Notre-Dame Cathedral, artists’ suburb of Montmartre, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and Luxembourg Gardens; all for free.
5. Travel around on the cheap
It can be tricky to navigate a new city without wasting money on cabs or Ubers. Especially if there’s a cheap, efficient and accessible form of public transport.
This is where ChatGPT can help by suggesting the most wallet-friendly transport choices, whether it’s a public bus, bike-sharing system, or tram.
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