Now more and more people travel on their own, without the help of travel agencies. Most often, such trips come out much cheaper than tours booked in outbound recreation companies. But in order to find out whether your trip will be cheaper and more interesting, or it is better to turn to professionals, you need to correctly calculate the tour.
Instructions
Step 1
How to calculate the tour? The cost of the trip is made up of several factors.
First, the visa. Many countries have abandoned the visa regime with Russia. But this does not mean that you will not have to pay to enter the territory of the state. Most likely, at the airport you will need to fork out for the so-called collection. Usually it is $ 20 - $ 25. In some countries, airport taxes are also applicable upon departure. So don't forget to leave some money. To visit a country with a visa regime, you will need to attend to obtaining the coveted stamp in advance. This can be done at the embassy of the state you are interested in.
Step 2
Don't forget to add the transfer price to the tour price. Hotels are rarely built within walking distance of the airport, so you have to pay for a taxi. Its cost depends on the prices for gasoline in the state, and the distance of your hotel from the place of arrival. Do not forget to calculate the return transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Step 3
Hotel accommodation is the next expense item. Here, based on your needs, you can choose a five-star hotel, or a standard apartment. The cost of staying at the hotel includes:
- price per room;
- food;
- use of various services - massage, laundry, housekeeping, pool, beach, etc.
Apartment fees usually include accommodation only, on rare occasions breakfast. You buy the rest yourself. Therefore, the cost of such rooms and apartments is much lower than the price for a hotel room.
Step 4
If you have chosen to stay in a hotel with meals, then this item can be excluded. And if you decide to rent an apartment, or give up breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel, then add food to the tour price. You need to eat at least 3 times a day. And also drink water, tea, juices, and … alcoholic beverages. And where without them, you're on vacation!
Step 5
To even more accurately calculate the cost of the tour, include in the estimate pocket expenses, excursions, souvenirs to loved ones, medical care. Multiply this amount by all the participants in the trip. Then you will find out how much your tour will cost. It may be more profitable to contact an agency. Very often, these companies provide discounts on travel, moreover, they buy out hotel rooms in bulk and rent charter flights. All this significantly reduces the cost of living and flying to another country.
