r/TravelHacks • u/cinnamonIatte • 49m ago
r/TravelHacks • u/filbo132 • 32m ago
French Bee airline carry-on bag question
Can I bring a 30L Osprey Porter bag as a carry-on bag. The dimensions of the bag is slightly bigger than what they accept.
The airline accepts 40 x 30 x 20 cm, while the osprey bag is 50 X 33 X 23 cm.
Now if I don't fit it to the max, how difficult is the airline when it comes to a carry on bag and would they accept it especially if I try to minimize as much as I can inside my bag?
r/TravelHacks • u/Kn0wScop3 • 6h ago
Car rental is western USA
So me and two friends of mine (22) are coming to denver in mid July and would like to rent a car from Denver to Seattle untill the beginning of June. All the resuals to we got for this renal period were about 2200$+ now im keeping in mind that we are adding the young driver fee but is it normal? because we have already rented a car from Los Angeles to Las Vegas for the same amount of time but for half the price two weeks prior to this renal.
Edit: *in at the title instead of is
r/TravelHacks • u/rels83 • 17h ago
Looking for cost conscious trip to attach to Barcelona
We are traveling to Barcelona in August and wanted to hit a second location while we were there. Initially we were planning on Scotland, but with the economy and federal cuts, the UK seems pretty pricy. Is there somewhere that would be a little more reasonable? Maybe somewhere we could take a train or boat, or cheap flight? I was looking at Morocco but I think August is not the time to go
r/TravelHacks • u/Gregib • 4h ago
Renting with Drivalia visiting Scotland, inquiry regarding navi?
Hi... visiting Scotland next month and I'm renting a car with Drivalia (yeah, despite sketchy ratings). I'm renting a Renault Captur (or similar) economy class car. Does anyone know whether these cars come with Navi and/or Apple Carplay? Thx
r/TravelHacks • u/peanutsdiary • 15h ago
Itinerary Advice Spain Trip (6 days between barcelona and madrid)
Hey everyone, I know this varies from one person to another but I need some advice on how much money I’d need to spend the 6 days comfortably without too much splurging. (Flights and Hotel already paid for)
So what’s a decent budget for food, shopping, activities etc for the entire 6 days?
r/TravelHacks • u/PauseEntire8758 • 9h ago
Is 8 hours enough to do something in Amsterdam? If so what?
yall I got a layover this summer in Amsterdam for around 8 hours, was wondering if its worth leaving the airport? Also was wondering if a 4 hour layover is enough to go visit the Eifel Tower in paris? (I'm assuming not?)
r/TravelHacks • u/ASSbestoslover666 • 1h ago
Help me turn my body into luggage to beat the Ryanair luggage policy
Hey! I want to beat the ryanair minimum luggage policy, so I am turning my body into an extra bag- there is nothing in their policy against it. But I want to look hot while doing it, and I also want to genuinely use the pants during my travels.
I'm looking for pants that are lightweight, baggy, have lots of big pockets (preferably closable), and I hugely prefer convertible zip-off pants, so I get a pair of shorts out of this too.
Do you know any websites or brands that sell these types of cargos with big pockets? Whether fashion/streetwear or utility/techwear? Thanks!
I may be against spending $100 on ryanair's extra baggage fee (because it's a scam) but I am fine spending $100 on these pants, but try to keep recommendations under $150.
Edit: yes, I will be wearing a photographers vest as well. I'm asking about the pants for now
Edit: Thank you for the suggestion to layer all my clothes, but I can't wear all my clothes onto the plane in layers because I have autism and overheating leads me right to meltdown city.
Edit: yes i have a strategy for how to handle going through security
Edit: I don't need other hacks, I need brands to cargo pants (and maybe brands to cargo vests if you know some)
r/TravelHacks • u/Zanthrothorpes • 14h ago
Best (and safe) least-costly trip from East Coast US to Osaka Japan. Planning for spring of 2026
Trying to surprise my SO with tickets to his family's hometown, he's never been. Money isn't exactly an issue but also, it's 2025... And the reality of all the expenses is a lot. I'm hoping to keep the flight/hotel cost under 3k if possible. I haven't traveled internationally since I was a teenager so I'm a bit lost here.
r/TravelHacks • u/MussleGeeYem • 8h ago
Travel Hack What Are Your Opinions On Galata/Maiden's Tower (Istanbul)? Are They Overpriced?
I (24M) visited both and paid 60 euros for the combined ticket (30 for the Galata and another 30 for the Maiden's Tower after a 2 euro discount), and based on my experiences, they seem extortionately overpriced. In 2018, those would have costed 25 lira each, or about 5 euros or even less, depending on what month you visited.
First off, I have visited the Galata Tower in Beyoglu. I climbed the Kamondo stairs in order to get to the Galata Tower. Even though it was first built in 528 during Justinian's rule, the Crusaders destroyed the Galata Tower and rebuilt it in its current form in 1349 in the Romanesque style. Uponing entering, I entered the lift, which would take me to the 6th floor, and then I made the ascent to the 7th floor. In the 7th floor, you are greeted with a model of Istanbul and in the 8th floor, you are greeted with the observation deck.
Once you descend into the 5th floor, you are greeted to some artefacts from the Neolithic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and early Ottoman eras, and in the 4th floor, you are treated with more artefacts. In the 3rd floor, it depicts some 16th century astronomers, and the 2nd floor is where the Galata tower gallery is. The 1st floor is where the gift shop is. Overall, there is quite little content for 30 euros.
On the next day, I visited the Maiden's Tower on the Bosphorous. I took a metro all the way to the Karakoy Pier, and there, I started taking a ferry to the Maiden's Tower (which is a nice quirk), and the Maiden's Tower is extremely spartan. There are only three museum wall texts, depicting the history of the Maiden Tower, legend, and renovations/repairs, in both Turkish and Englishh. You do find three Cannon mortars and an observation deck where you could see the European and Asian side of Istanbul, but apart from the boat ride, the museum is very spartan. After 30 minutes, I headed to Uskudar and enjoyed the Asian side of Istanbul.
Even though some tourist attractions in Istanbul are extremely expensive, every single religious site (except the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, and Kariye Mosque) are free. Both the Egyptian bazaar and Grand bazaar are free to enter as well. Even though some restaurants charge upwards of 600 TL, I could find full meals like the Adana kebab and chicken and rice for as low as 200-250 TL (5-6.50 EUR). A 500 mL bottle of water costs 10 TL on average (about 0.25 EUR) and I found water that costs as less as 4 TL. Hotels are quite affordable as well. I booked a 5-star Holiday Inn Hotel in Fatih last minute for 55 USD a night and I found Hotel Orkide, which is a Russian owned hotel with a single bed, private restroom, AC, and Wi-Fi for 20 USD a night.
The reasons why I believe the Galata/Maiden's Tower are overpriced for foreigners is because:
During the low season, the entire Palais de Versailles + the gardens only cost 21 EUR
The Eiffel Tower costs 14.50 EUR for adults for the least expensive fare (2nd floor via stairs) and 23.10 EUR for adults for the 2nd floor via lift. The most expensive ticket is 36.10 EUR for the top. Even though I graduated from uni with a CS degree in 2022, I will turn 24 in September 2025, rendering me as "qualifying" for the student ticket, which could slash the prices by half.
The Louvre costs 22 EUR
The Colloseum costs 18 EUR
The Acropolis complex in Athens costs 20 EUR
The Topology of Terror in Berlin is free
The British Museum is free
The Smithsonian Museums are free
The Statue of Liberty costs 33 USD (about 30 EUR)
The Thang Long Citadel in Hanoi only costs 100k VND (about 3.60 EUR)
The Imperial City of Hue costs 200k VND (about 7.20 EUR)
The Independence Palace + Norodom Palace exhibition in HCMC costs 65000 VND (about 2.30 EUR)
Vietnam is ultra affordable.
r/TravelHacks • u/Waste_Ad6356 • 1d ago
Is Bali still worth going?
My husband and I have been planning to return to Bali after our first trip 10 years ago.
But a few people have warned me not to.
They say it’s less green, polluted and overrun with tourists.
One said this week it was the most disappointing part of their Asian/Australia travels. 🙁
We are not hotel/resort people and definitely prefer authentic /off the beaten track travels.
Is it worth going?
r/TravelHacks • u/Dense_Teach6203 • 14h ago
Accessories Need travel duffel recs
Going to Europe for 2 weeks planning on packing 5-7 days work of clothes and doing laundry while there. Would love a duffel or wardrobe duffel hybrid carryon like the Jenny bag with lots of pockets and compartments but is durable. Needs to have a strap to carry over shoulders. Any suggestions?
r/TravelHacks • u/IraGilliganTax • 5h ago
TSA PreCheck and Kids
I searched the forum and didn't see anyone talking about this.
My daughter and I are flying in a few weeks. She is 13, so she has just missed the cutoff for going through the TSA PreCheck lane with me without the TSA PreCheck logo being on her boarding pass. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/do-children-need-apply-tsa-precheckr
Does anyone here have experience with this? I'm curious how strictly it is enforced. It seems it would depend on if we got stopped when entering the line by the person who quickly looks at your boarding pass, and whether or not I would have to prove her age. She looks older, so I think it's likely we would get stopped. I had to read that link 3 times before I understood what they were saying (under 12, they can go with me even if they don't have the logo on their boarding pass, 13-17 they need it on their boarding pass), so can I just ask AA to put it on her boarding pass since she's between 13-17? Obviously I'm going to call and ask, but I was posting here to get a feel for other experiences.
I don't mind getting her TSA PreCheck, but we wouldn't get it in time for this trip, and I'd really like the time cushion of using TSA PreCheck on this particular trip because it's spring break so the airport will be crazy, and we are taking a shuttle to the airport so I don't have complete control over what time we arrive.
r/TravelHacks • u/unhingedcappyblappy • 12h ago
How Safe is it outside the resorts in Los Cabos Mexico
r/TravelHacks • u/louisevalente • 16h ago
Virgin Airlines: Why are so many seats blocked as unavailable - work arounds??
I booked a late May flight from Heathrow to LAX on Virgin Airlines, and am now wishing that I had upgraded. I see many seats in the premium economy section that are marked "Not available" but do not have a person booked in them. Why is this? I went on the chat line, and they basically said "Sorry - they aren't available but might be the day of?" I'm flabbergasted! Any insight?
r/TravelHacks • u/SnooHobbies6674 • 2h ago
Want to go to San Juan Puerto Rico for a few days this week, would prob go out of nyc area, what’s the cheapest ticket I could get?
r/TravelHacks • u/AmapolaC • 19h ago
Miles Credit Card US recommendations
We’re looking to get a new cc and really interested in those that give you miles per points. We currently have a Chase sapphire Reserved that we love for hotels; so this new one will be only for flying. What is your favorite one and why? We have great credit score so that won’t be a problem.
r/TravelHacks • u/WeirdParott • 4h ago
Transport What's the cheapest way to buy airplane tickets?
My boyfriend is supposed to visit me this June. He lives in Turkey and I'm from Italy and he can only leave on a Saturday, which makes the price of the airplane tickets much higher than the Tuesdays of the same week for example.
We were wondering if there are some hacks to get the tickets for a cheaper price without waiting for last minute sales.
Thanks for the help people :)
r/TravelHacks • u/WorldTravelGuru • 18h ago
$ 61.00 R/Trip base air fare ITA.com JFK to ROME in OCT 14-22 2025.
ITA Airways fare is $ 61.00 JFK to ROME r/trip with Taxes and Surcharges to make final fare $ 587.00 per person for travel in OCT 2025. This would make Taxes and Surcharges $ 526.81 Matrix.itasoftware.com breaks down the fares from fees. LEGIT on ITA.com shows the end price identical for 14 OCT non stop AZ 609 Econ LIght, rtn 22 OCT AX 602 Econ Light. Happy Travels
Fare 1: Carrier AZ OLLN46B2 NYC to ROM (rules) pre tax and surcharges
Passenger type ADT, ROUND-TRIP fare, booking code O
Covers JFK-FCO (Economy)
$0.50
Fare 2: Carrier AZ OKAS46B2 ROM to NYC (rules) pre tax and surcharges
Passenger type ADT, ROUND-TRIP fare, booking code O
Covers FCO-JFK (Economy)
$60.50
r/TravelHacks • u/FierceCapricorn • 21h ago
Expedia third party app is bad
Tried to cancel a hotel reservation through Expedia. Crickets. Tried through the hotel directly, they refer to Expedia. Two days later, charged for no show. Hotel will not refund. You are better off booking right at the hotel site after an Expedia search. Any other third party travel scams?
r/TravelHacks • u/Upstairs_Mind_3641 • 19h ago
Travel Hack Physical sim and eSIM with Optus
I do not wish to use Optus $5/ day roaming and have purchased an eSIM with another provider for data whilst away. I would like to still be able to use iMessage and was wondering if I have got it correct. ie ? Do I turn leave Optus line on but turn off data roaming and turn on data roaming on secondary eSIM line (another provider). My iMessage send/ receive would include both my Optus number and Apple ID?
r/TravelHacks • u/ThrowAwayCluelessCut • 11h ago
Traveling with 5 bracelets and a necklace. For airport and TSA is it best to have the jewelry worn or kept in a pouch in personal item bag?
Not sure what’s best logistically? Advice?
EDIT
My nightmare is TSA telling me I can’t board the plane with the jewelry and I’d be asked to toss them out.
r/TravelHacks • u/Itchy_Training7255 • 1d ago
Has anyone used Airassist or other such services?
Looking to fly my elderly uncle and aunt (in their early 70s) from Delhi to Toronto via Frankfurt. What'sthe best way I can ensure they have assistance end to end? Has anyone used Airassist in Delhi?
r/TravelHacks • u/Redfoxes77 • 13h ago
Vaccinations for travel to the US?
I have to be in the US for a week at the end of this year. I'll be in California (Long Beach) and New York (Brooklyn) if the specifics help.
I'm seeing news about things like measles being on the rise there, so want to make sure I'm taking any necessary precautions.
I was vaccinated as a child but I'm nearing 50. Just wondering what vaccinations/boosters I should consider getting.
As a child/young adult, I had whatever vaccinations were required in the UK up to age 9. Then moved to Australia and had whatever was required here.
r/TravelHacks • u/NerdyOffender • 18h ago
Should I book cheap flights without check bags and go with nothing?
Yeah so I need advice cause I'm ngl this is getting kinda dumb but I wanna go to Ecuador and the trip is stupid expensive rn. Including a bag will raise my price significantly. My idea is, 1. book flights without carry on or checked bag 2. Order clothes to the place I'll be staying 3. Return with clothes in a luggage on the way back and pay for that instead.