Summer Travel Guide: Dominican Republic on a Budget

There is natural beauty all around when visiting the Dominican Republic, so in the first place, this is a vacation spot you really can get by without a whole lot of money being spent. Besides commonsense frugality though, there are a few tips that may help you make your time as a visitor not only enjoyable but budget-conscious.

Ticket Deals from Your Travel Agent for the Dominican Republic

Be on the lookout for a good deal from your travel agent. The only issue with this is you may have to leave on short notice. Try to get a deal that combines your hotel arrangements and any other costs to see if that will reduce the cost of your trip.

Dining in the Dominican Republic on a Budget

There's a great built-in money saver to traveling to the Dominican Republic: the exchange rate is 35 cents to the dollar. Figure those numbers out and you can see just on dining, what you can save! Enjoy great meals with your friends and family that are the same price for one or two American restaurant meals.

Travel to the Dominican Republic on the Low Season

This means instead of traveling there during the summer like everyone else, you plan ahead and buy your tickets for another time period, such as between September and November. If you are able to arrange this, it is an easy way to automatically save money on your trip to the Dominican Republic.

Shopping on a Budget in the Dominican Republic

Avoid tourist stores-this may seem obvious but if it's not, know it can save you cash. Basically, try buying where the locals do. It is also acceptable to haggle politely (except perhaps in a place like a typical supermarket).

Cheap Phone Calls in the Dominican Republic

You should either have some kind of international arrangement with a cell phone company, or buy a phone card. If you're staying at a hotel, phone call charges can add up.

Cheap Transportation in the Dominican Republic

Don't take a car or hire a taxi: instead, use public transportation: buses, or guyagas, are much cheaper.

Places to Visit and Sight-see in the Dominican Republic

Find out beforehand where you would to visit; this way you know the costs and can eliminate any last-minute decisions that are regrettably out of your budget. Do a search online, buy a guidebook to traveling in the Dominican Republic, or ask people who have visited there before.

Keeping a budget when visiting the Dominican Republic is not a difficult thing to do, especially compared to other cost-inflated vacation destinations. You've picked a beautiful place to visit and now all you have to do is develop a plan to watch your budget while there, and you have the beginnings of a wonderful time you'll always remember.