After a recent 3-week overseas trip, we’re excited to share some small yet powerful tips that can lead to substantial savings when compounded! These travel hacks can help you make the most out of your trip and stretch your budget to the max.
From leveraging tax refunds on purchases to taking advantage of new customer discounts at local businesses, we discovered simple strategies that can add up to significant savings over time. We also stumbled upon exclusive discounts for international travelers, such as referral bonuses from ride-sharing apps and sign-up perks from businesses eager to collect data.
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Comparing Ride Sharing Apps and Saving Big!
We recently just got back from travelling to the states and if you’ve ever been to New York City, you might have noticed the huge amount of blue Teslas on the streets. These Teslas belong to Revel, a ride-sharing app that’s quickly becoming a competitor to Uber and Lyft in the Big Apple. And here’s the best part – since Revel isn’t available in Australia, we were able to take advantage of their new customer sign-up bonus!
We got $20 off our first Revel ride, and the savings didn’t stop there. I referred my partner, and she also got $20 off her first ride, while I received another $20 for referring her. With ride-sharing being highly competitive in NYC, this $20 discount made it much cheaper to order a Tesla for our commute to the airport compared to an Uber!
If you’re planning to visit NYC and want to save on your first Revel ride, feel free to use my referral code BRYCEO9231. You’ll get $20 off, and we’ll both benefit from the savings! Don’t miss out on this money-saving travel hack for your NYC adventures with Revel.
This isn’t exclusive to NYC, be sure to check out what the local ride sharing apps are in your city. More often than not, Uber is only one of the options so be sure to take advantage of local ride sharing apps especially if they have a new customer sign up discount!
How to Score Extra Discounts as a New Customer While Traveling!
Your loyalty program in Australia may not be valid in other countries… But don’t worry, because this could actually work to your advantage! You can take advantage of new sign-up discounts when shopping at retail stores abroad. In our own personal experience, we’ve scored an extra 10%-20% off at clothing retail stores just by mentioning to the staff that we’re from overseas and asking if there are any extra discounts for new customers. This is a common practice, especially for retail stores, and can result in significant savings on your shopping haul especially because we all go a little overboard with our spending when on holidays! So, before you checkout of the stores during your travels, don’t forget to ask about any special discounts for new customers. It’s a simple yet effective travel hack that can add up to big savings on your purchases.
Get 10% Back on Your $300+ Purchases Before Leaving Australia!
Did you know that you could potentially get the tax paid on your purchases in Australia refunded through the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)? That’s right! Even if you’re an Aussie, you may still be eligible for this money-saving opportunity if you’ve spent over $300 at an Australian store within 60 days of travel and are taking your purchases overseas!
The TRS is a little-known benefit that can put extra spending money in your pocket for your upcoming holiday. With the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Australia set at 10%, you could potentially save a significant amount on expensive items like jewelry, headphones, laptops, and more. Imagine having additional funds to splurge on your trip before you even arrive!
To take advantage of this travel hack, all you need to do is follow a few simple steps. First, make sure you’ve made eligible purchases totaling over $300 from a single Australian retailer. Then, ask for a tax invoice and complete a TRS form. When you’re ready to leave Australia, present your purchases, tax invoice, and TRS form at the TRS facility at the airport, and you may be eligible for a refund (check website for all the details).
Don’t miss out on this money-saving opportunity! For more information on how to unlock your TRS refund, visit here.
