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If you have to travel a lot for your work, you will probably want to keep your costs as low as possible, so that you are not throwing your hard earned money away while you are earning it. Here are some handy hints to help you do just that: Avoid luggage fees. The most obvious way to do this is to travel light, and only carry around hand luggage if possible. However, if you are going to be away for a while, or need to lug samples around with you, then you can avoid luggage fees by simply avoiding airlines that charge fees for luggage, or by travelling in business class.

Advance booking is much cheaper. There are some great deals available online if you book far enough in advance. If you have a travel plan in place, do not hesitate to get your flights sorted out, as the longer you leave it, the more expensive it will be. Cook your own. Save money on expensive cafes and restaurants by staying in self service apartments.

By cooking your own food, you can eat well and save money too, which is great news if you have a fixed meal allowance, as you can keep the money you save for more important things. Take public transportation. If a city that you are visiting has a reliable subway or bus infrastructure, be sure to make the most of it, as not only is it a lot cheaper, but it tends to be a lot quicker too. Keep your internet costs low. The Wi-Fi services in airports can be very handy, as you can catch up with all your correspondence while waiting for your flight, but it can be expensive if you rent it by the hour.

If you travel by air a lot, getting yourself a monthly Wi-Fi subscription can save you a lot of cash. Also, take advantage of any free internet services that are available from hotels and public libraries, as these tend to be both quick and reliable. Avoid valet parking. Restaurants and hotels are always keen for you to use their valet parking services for one simple reason: they make a packet out of it. You can save a lot of cash just by parking the car yourself. Get the smaller hire car. Most car hire centres will offer you a mid sized car as the default option, but if you opt to go for their smallest car, you can save a heap of money, and you might even get a free upgrade if they have run out of the small ones.