Groceries
Try and shop at the larger supermarkets, as the smaller local stores and late night supermarkets tend to be more expensive.
Discount Card
Get a backpacker card and save money on accommodation, tours, transport and attractions. See YHA or VIP for more information.
Free Camping
Pick up a guidebook to free camping in Western Australia at most local camping stores.
Cheap Car Hire
Save thousands on car hire. By asking the car rental companies if they have any vehicles that need relocating, you can get them at a highly discounted price, saving up to $200 per day. The reason for the discount is because it saves the company on having to pay an employee to drive the vehicles and often having to fly them back. You can also hire the car for a few extra days at a discount. It is worth asking any rental company for savings like that!
Discount Fuel
Supermarket chains offer coupons that give a discount of four cents per litre. Keep these coupons in your car and use them.
Foreign Exchange
Before you travel, shop around for the best rate in foreign cash and travellers cheques. Don't exchange at airports to avoid commission or fees. You can often get a better rate in the city, where there is much more competition between banks and foreign exchange outlets.
Dockets and Vouchers
When going on holidays, check the Hot Docket or Shop-A-Docket websites for coupons that may come in handy for the area you're visiting. You can save a lot of money when using these coupons on food, drink and local attractions.
Local Libraries
Plan your trip with the help of your local library! They have all kinds of travel guides to borrow. Simply photocopy the pages relevant to your particular trip. Not only does it save money on having to buy an entire book, it also weighs much less in your luggage when you travel.
