Frugal Vacation Tips for Men

Ankita Kamat

Frugal vacation tips for men to have fun without spending more money. Yes, ‘frugal vacation’ sounds interesting, right? Well, vacation time is my favourite time. I’m sure you also feel excited about your vacations.

I still remember the days when I was having the school vacations. Well, in my 20s my college vacations were also super excited. Especially after exams, I was getting a huge relief and was having fun during my vacation. Even though vacation is all about enjoyment and fun, the one thing which bothers all of us is money.

As a young woman in the early 20s, now I’m going to share my experiences and frugal vacation tips for men. I believe in frugal living and frugality will help you also to have fun during your vacation without making a big hole to your pocket.

Frugal Vacation Tips for Men

Frugal vacation tips for men to have extra fun

Don’t you think about money while having fun during vacation? Well, most of the men think that to have more fun they have to spend more money. But what if I say you can enjoy the same way without spending more money. Yes, instead of wasting your money during your vacation there are various ways to plan your holidays frugally. This is how you should adapt frugal living without depriving yourself.

Do you remember your summer vacation during your school days? Just recall your sweet memories and observe how you were enjoying your holidays as a kid without spending more money. I’m assuming you too played many outdoor games like I was playing during my summer vacation. So in the same way, as a young man, it’s time to plan your vacation without bothering about money and having more fun by spending minimum money.

Is it possible to plan your vacation frugally as a man?

Right now I’m in my early 20s. And I realised the great benefits of being frugal. So day-by-day I’m learning to be more frugal in my life. Frugal living is all about being resourceful with money and other resources. And I feel that men spend more money during vacation to have more fun.

I’m not saying you to avoid having fun during your holidays. But if you are spending a lot of money just to enjoy your vacation then you should rethink about this. I’ve figured out some ways to enjoy vacation without spending more money. So now I’m going to share those frugal vacation tips for men which will help you to plan your holidays well.

11 Exciting frugal vacation tips for men to enjoy

You don’t need to cut down your happiness and fun during your vacation. But I advise to cut down your spendings during your vacation. So let me elaborate on a few important points which will help you to cut down your vacation expenses without disturbing your happiness.

1. While travelling carry packed food and drinks
2. Start preparing for your vacation trips in advance
3. Use portable and waterproof tent to save money on accommodation 
4. During vacation visit your relative’s places
5. Have more fun in  your own city during vacation
6. Join different types of clubs during your holidays
7. In holidays do what you love to do
8. Learn new skills during your free time
9. Hangout with friends and explore your local areas
10. Instead of wasting time earn money during vacation
11. In holidays learn something new from the internet

1. While travelling carry packed food and drinks

Always take your food and drinks while travelling during vacation. I’ve seen that some people never carry even a water bottle. But I advise you to carry your own steel water bottle and also food while you are travelling. By doing this you are taking care of your pocket as well as your health.

Be frugal with food while travelling during vacation

Always pack home-made food items for your journey. You can even carry some snacks like cookies, bread, cheese etc. So by implementing these frugal tips, you can save money on food.

2. Start preparing for your vacation trips in advance

Few people think that unplanned trips are always the best. But unplanned trips can be very expensive trips during your vacation. So, I suggest to plan your trips in advance. If you book rooms in advance then you can save a lot of money. And even you can save money on transportation also by reserving your seats.

Saving money on trips

Recently I went on a one-day trip with my friends. As we have done pre-booking, I and my friends saved money on the entrance ticket. So you should also plan all your trips during vacation. Even during the vacation, it is a season for the trip. So plan your trip wisely where you can’t waste your money by paying extra.

3. Use portable and waterproof tent to save money on accommodation

If you plan your vacation trips to visit different places then you must learn to save money on accommodation by being frugal. You don’t need to choose an expensive hotel room or lodge to stay. And also you don’t need a big room which costs you more. So just look for small accommodation which is clean.

Other way to save money on accommodation is- use picnic camping portable tent. This can save a lot of money here. So if you are travelling with your friends then you can use this portable waterproof tent. These portable tents are available in different sizes like – 2 people, 4 people, 8 people. Well, it will be so much fun to stay in a tent. But if you are travelling alone then I don’t recommend this tent idea. So prioritise your safety too.

4. During vacation visit your relative’s places

If you want to plan your vacation trip then never forget your relative’s places. During my vacation, I explored different cities of Goa and Karnataka states (India) where I have my relatives. So I did not spend money on accommodation here.

You can also explore many cities during your vacation by staying at your relative’s or friends’ home. This is a practical and frugal vacation tip for men.

5. Have more fun in  your own city during vacation

It’s not compulsory to make a vacation plan outside your city. You can even make plans in your own city. Explore your own city more instead of spending money on expensive vacation trips. Most of the time even I plan my vacation to explore my city instead of paying for expensive trips.

And even you can just relax at home during your vacation! Yes, off course you don’t have any hard and fast rule to enjoy your vacation. If you are a student then you would be busy with your studies, now it’s time to chill. Be at home and relax. Well, during my college days when I was getting holidays after exams I used to stay at home for the first few days. I used to relax and sleep well without any tension of studies and results!

6. Join different types of clubs during your holidays

You can join any clubs during your vacation to spend the productive days without spending more money. You can join the clubs as playing club where you can play various games and sports. You can also join any health or fitness club. Actually nowadays young men are very busy with other things such as education, career, they are not giving attention to health.

So during the vacation, you can focus on your health by joining the health club. And there are some meditation centres where you can learn meditation and spend your vacation peacefully. In my city, I figured out two meditation centres in my local area. Anybody can join and get a free meditation course for a week without any fees. So if at all you want to try something like this then find out meditation centres in your local area to have a peaceful vacation.

7. In holidays do what you love to do

During vacation, you can do what you love to do. I’m sure you are having some hobbies which make you happy. Well, I have hobbies like drawing, painting and making craft. So whenever I get time I follow my hobbies. So vacation is the best time to practice your hobbies.

It’s not necessary that you should enjoy vacation by spending money on various things. By following your hobbies also you can spend quality time. And I feel that during vacation one should spend ‘me time’. This is the free time which you get to explore various things, so I say- understand your strengths, your interests and just do what you love to do. You can follow hobbies like dancing, singing, cooking and much more.

8. Learn new skills during your free time

Vacation time is the best time to learn new skills. You can learn professional skills such as computer skill, speaking English or you can join any personality development course. All these skills will also help you to grow in your career. So instead of wasting your money on just on entertainment and fun, you can invest your money to develop a new skill.

And usually during vacation time some you get discounts on courses like computer course or any other courses. So take advantage of such courses during your vacation.

9. Hangout with friends and explore your local areas

Hangout with your friends in your city. You can also simply choose some places like a park or garden where you can spend quality time with your friend circle. If you stay in a coastal area then just explore the beauty of the beach, nature, sunset and much more.

I don’t get bored when I stay in nature. I’m assuming you too like nature. So spend more time in nature during your vacation without spending more money. Vacation time is not just about using more technology, watching movies. Your vacation should make you peaceful and relax. To explore nature you don’t need to spend more money. Just explore the nature in your city.

10. Instead of wasting time earn money during vacation

If you are a student then during your vacation you can try to make money by applying for various internships. I say- first few days you enjoy with your friends and family also plan any frugal trip. Then the remaining days of your vacation should be productive.

Just imagine, all your friends are simply wasting time during vacation and you will be earning money through internships. This sounds great, right? So use your vacation time to make something meaningful.

11. In holidays learn new things from the internet

It’s good to avoid technology and internet during your vacation. But if at all you use technology and the internet, instead of simply spending more money on your internet bill, use it in the right way. Now the world is moving from offline to online. There are so many things on the internet to learn. You can learn many new things for free on the internet.

Instead of just scrolling your mobile during vacation, watch good Youtube videos. Also, there are so many free courses which you can take online. There are some course like Google digital marketing course, personal finance course and much more for free. So spend your holidays to explore these free courses on the internet without spending a single penny.

Why is it important to be frugal during vacation?

During vacation, many people focus only on fun and enjoyment and they don’t plan their budget. If you do so, then in future days you will regret due to your spending habit. And this will also harm your financial growth. So by being frugal, you can handle your money very well during your vacation.

Frugal living will teach you to have fun without wasting your money during vacation. And you will be at a better place financially in a very near future. So it is necessary and important to be frugal during your vacation and also in your day-to-day life. Frugality can not be accomplished in one day. It is a life long journey.

So next time when you plan your vacation keep all follow all these frugal tips. These frugal vacations tips for men are very simple and practical to implement. So start your frugal living journey today to save more. This is how you will accomplish financial freedom in a very near future.

Ankita Kamat

I'm Ankita Kamat, the creator of Frugal Beat, a blog dedicated to frugal living. Join me in exploring practical ways to save money, reduce waste and live a purposeful life. Let's embrace frugality as a lifestyle together.