You pay $ 20 for a jar of red caviar. $ 30 for a bottle of good vodka. $ 85 for a Russian fur hat …
As with any destination, the prices of souvenirs in Russia quickly add. Of course you can skimp on the donation, procurement, but the best way to save money in Russia or Ukraine to advance the right decisions to make at home.
In fact, hundreds of dollars are saved by making only two reasonable choices: your flight and your stay. Flying from $ 1100 return from New York to Kiev seems quite reasonable, because it would be $ 95 per night for a room in a hotel two stars, but you should. Much better. And this article will show you how.
Explaining the existence of similar travel sites explain how to operate a belt - you feel stupid to explain the obvious, but you will simply not omit anyone. In that spirit, let me mention the major travel sites. Orbitz, Travelocity, Priceline, Kayak … These are some of the most popular travel (and I have no relationship with one of them).
On these sites, enter your travel dates and destination, and they search the databases of most major airlines, hotel chains, rental car, etc.. In a few moments, they show you the best rates available based on specific characteristics of your application.
Tip: When searching for a flight, you should check at least these four sites, and if you’re flexible, experimenting with a variety of travel dates. It is amazing how prices can vary significantly by changing your data in the light. I saved hundreds of dollars by traveling on a Saturday instead of Friday. For complete control, check all seven days of the week (even taking the four sites is boring.)
Once you have a feeling for the cost of your flight, go directly to the websites of the following carriers: Aerosvit (Ukrainian national airline), national airline Aeroflot (Russia), LOT (Polish Airlines) and Wizzair (Hungary). Depending on the time of the year, and how far in advance you buy your ticket, $ 1100 was indeed a fair market. Yet, I traveled back and forth between New York JFK and Kiev in the summer of 2009 for $ 550 on airline LOT. Although this is the best deal I ever found I often similar bills in the range of $ 700.
The money second economy decision you can make in advance of residency. Yes, if you work for a stay in a hotel, then by all means use the travel websites above and find the best deal possible. But the real decision, I talked about the opportunity to stay in a hotel at all. Do not get me wrong, there are many hotels in Nice to the former Soviet Union (FSU), particularly in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kiev. But good is not only $ 95 per night. Think of between $ 200 and $ 400 per night. Meanwhile, for $ 60 or so per night in Kiev, you can rent an apartment to a bedroom. In Moscow, a similar apartment costs around $ 120. It is an economy of between $ 1000 and 2000 during a typical visit from seven to ten days.
Granted, the best hotels are often located right in the center and a stone’s throw from the main square of the city. It is difficult to compete with that, and when a level of comfort is the main factor for you is understandable. But if you do not mind five or ten minutes walk from the center, then the apartments offer a much cheaper option. Plus, an additional financial benefit to renting an apartment is the opportunity to cook your own meals. In Russia, for the cost of a meal in a fancy restaurant you can store your fridge instead of weeks. The key is that whatever price you’re willing to pay for accommodation, an apartment will give you twice the bang for half of the box.
When I waved you away from your hotel and are interested in finding an apartment in Russia, go to your favorite search engine and type in your destination, followed by the word “apartments”. You will find much to choose from. There you have.
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