{"id":873,"date":"2016-07-02T02:57:53","date_gmt":"2016-07-02T07:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/happyiguanacompany.com\/?p=873"},"modified":"2017-11-24T04:43:02","modified_gmt":"2017-11-24T09:43:02","slug":"how-to-avoid-extra-fees-when-traveling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyiguanacompany.com\/pl\/how-to-avoid-extra-fees-when-traveling\/","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid extra fees when traveling?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Airlines. <\/span><br \/>\nAlthough charging for checked luggage has become quite commonplace, not all airlines charge extra for your first suitcase. Weighing your suitcase before arriving at the airport can help you avoid surcharges for overweight luggage.<br \/>\nBooking your airline ticket in advance can result in lower ticket prices, and you\u2019ll have a better selection of seats. Try to have travel plans solidified before booking, though, since ticket changes can result in additional fees.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Banking.<\/span><br \/>\nInternational banking fees can accumulate if you\u2019re traveling outside the country. Foreign banks and ATMs sometimes charge extra for banking with their institutions. Some online banking platforms don\u2019t charge more for out-of-network ATMs, though.<br \/>\nIn some cases, credit cards that offer travel rewards will not charge extra fees for international use. Alerting your bank of international travel plans can reduce the chances that your account will be frozen for perceived suspicious activity.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Cell Phones.<\/span><br \/>\nCell phone companies can assess extra roaming fees for usage while traveling. Some cell phone companies have online travel planner services that allow you to estimate how much data or texts might cost while traveling.<br \/>\nUsing wireless Internet when it is available can help lower your cell phone bill while traveling. It\u2019s possible to rent a wi-fi \u201cbubble\u201d that can create online access while traveling to reduce roaming.<br \/>\nSome cell phone companies also offer special international travel data packages to help avoid additional fees on your typical plan.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Rental Cars.<\/span><br \/>\nRental car contracts can be confusing, creating opportunities for hidden fees and surcharges. Your standard auto insurance coverage might cover car rentals, making additional coverage unnecessary.<br \/>\nSticking with one driver can eliminate extra fees for additional drivers behind the wheel. If you\u2019re not driving the rental car while traveling, leave the key in your hotel room in case you\u2019re pick-pocketed.<br \/>\nReplacing lost keys can be costly. Choose the option to refuel your own vehicle rather than paying per-gallon for the car rental company refill; the latter is usually more expensive.<\/p>\n<p><em>Based on eHow article.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Airlines. Although charging for checked luggage has become quite commonplace, not all airlines charge extra for your first suitcase. Weighing your suitcase before arriving at the airport can help you avoid surcharges for overweight luggage. Booking your airline ticket in advance can result in lower ticket prices, and you\u2019ll have a better selection of seats. 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