Budget Travel Books

Below is a list of our top 6 recommended budget travel books.  Although there is a ton of free information out there on the internet, we believe these books are something worth while if you are an avid traveler, or someone who has just been bitten by the travel bug and is figuring out where to go and what to see!  We hope you enjoy our recommendations and if you have any books that you enjoy not included in our list, please let us know! 

Big Travel, Small Budget: How to Travel More, Spend Less, and See the World

Ryan Shauers is a writer and avid traveler who has spent a good portion of his later years travelling the world. This book covers how much money you will need for traveling, how to fly around the country on the cheap, and how to find low cost lodging during your adventures. Shauers stresses the importance of not putting off your travels for “someday” which seems to happen to far too many when it comes to planning travel. Even though we are known to indulge on some of our trips on certain excursions, this book appears to our inner frugalness as we love to see new places and things that you can experience on the cheap.

How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Third Edition: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter

Matt Kepnes, also known as Nomadic Matt has a very popular travel blog on how to travel the world on a budget. This book will provide you with step by step instructions on how to travel on the cheap. This book gets great reviews and within it you will learn from Matt various tips and tricks to comfortable budget travel. Who doesn’t love to travel and not worry about breaking the bank? We are all about travelling while trying to be as efficient with our spending as to not compromise our enjoyment on our adventures.

1,000 Places to See Before You Die: Revised Second Edition

This book is a New York Times bestseller for a reason. Patricia Schultz does a wonderful job sharing a vast number of destinations throughout the world for everyone to see. This book focuses on experiences as well as places for those who enjoy unforgettable adventures. Also contained in this book are many beautiful photographs and destinations that are not commonly known. Shultz does a great job explaining why she is recommending these destinations to her readers. We believe this book will help open up possibilities for those travelers who want to expand their personal bucket list!

Stop Dreaming Start Traveling: The Ultimate Guide to Traveling More and Spending Less

Russell Hannon is a travel expert who focuses on minimizing the cost of travel without compromising value. This book is packed full of deals, tricks, and tips on how to maximize your travel dollars. Some of the topics he covers include saving on airfare, travel reward programs, and utilizing coupons to reduce travel costs. Let’s face it, traveling can be very expensive and stressful, so why not read up on some ideas to help you get more bang for your buck?

Budget Travel for the GENIUS

Cynthia Drake is a travel and financial writer who has been a world traveler since a very young age. This Book covers a variety of things such as packing hacks, dining on a budget, and maximizing transportation value. She focuses on not only how to travel, but on how to enjoy the entire experience of getting away. Definitely a must buy for someone who is looking to be extra frugal while travelling!

Travel the World Without Worries: An Inspirational Guide To Budget Travel

In this book, Marek Bron does a great job helping outline how to plan, pack, and prepare so that you are ready for your next big adventure anywhere in the world. He has travelled to over 50 countries and shares his knowledge with his readers to help make their travels easier. Some of his topics include creating a travel plan, budgeting for your trip, packing tips, and overcoming cultural or language barriers. This book is a very thorough guide for the world traveler that offers a great deal of things to think about before your next trip.