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Stop Overpaying on Vacation: Eat Well Without Getting Gouged
Travelers can save money on food by using Reddit, asking locals, and avoiding tourist traps.
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Travelers can save money on food by using Reddit, asking locals, and avoiding tourist traps. Travelers can save money on food by using Reddit, asking locals, and avoiding tourist traps. Originally reported by Kiplinger.
Do some detective work
Use Reddit to find local places away from tourist traps.
“type that phrase into Google with 'Reddit' at the end”
Ask the locals
Consult Uber drivers, bartenders, or friends for food recommendations.
“a colleague recommended a place that served one of the best Chinese meals”
Smart money moves for every meal
Avoid tourist traps, pay in cash, and use credit card perks to save on food.
“many places in Miami add an 18% to 20% service fee on top of credit card processing fees”
Embrace street food
Street food is often cheaper and more authentic than sit-down meals.
“Tamales in San Antonio. Hot dogs in Chicago. Tacos in Mexico City. Doner in Munich”
Resy for the win
Use The Platinum Card for $400 back annually at Resy restaurants.
“earn $400 back annually (broken down into $100 quarterly) for using your Platinum credit card at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants”
Check your cards
Travelers can save money on food by using Reddit, asking locals, and avoiding tourist traps.
In short
Travelers can save money on food by using Reddit, asking locals, and avoiding tourist traps.
