Uncovering Appealing Student Travel Deals
It’s great to take an opportunity for a family vacation. However, what might be a fun trip for some may not serve as enjoyable travel for others. Consider teens or college students on break who want some adventure for a reasonable price.
Well with fuel prices going up along side airfares, student travel deals are becoming harder to reel in. But, don’t despair because there are still some great bargains out there. For some hints and tips on where to find the best travel discounts for students, keep reading.
The International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
The International Student Identity Card is sold at most Travelcuts and STA Travel locations, and it’s your passport to international student travel deals. The ISIC is recognized by global brands like Hostelling International, but also most state parks and transit authorities.
Want to get a student rate on your Eurorail pass? You need an ISIC. Want to save on your admission to the national parks of Kenya? You need an ISIC. Want to get a discounted rate at that Australian hostel? You need an ISIC. It’s an internationally recognized card that can save you hundreds on a backpacking trip. If you have an ISIC, keep an eye out for the ISIC logo, you could access big savings wherever you see it.
Student Airfare Rates
Most airlines no longer offer student rates directly. However, some continue to provide youth fares that are only available through youth-focused or student-focused travel agencies. Check with your on-campus travel agency to see if they have any student specials before you book.
Before you book a student fare, be sure of your travel dates. Student fares are often cheaper because they’re restricted, meaning you either can’t make changes to the flight or you can do so, but only after paying a hefty flight change fee. So, before you book, make sure you won’t have to make schedule changes prior to the date of your departure.
Get a Hostelling International Membership
Hostelling International is a global network of hostels. By purchasing a membership before you head out on travel, you’ll get discounted rates, preferred booking access, lower cost trips and activities, commission-free currency exchange, complimentary basic travel insurance and savings on long-distance international calling.
You don’t have to be a member to stay at an HI hostel
The important thing to remember about student travel deals is they don’t automatically come to you – rather, you have to hunt them out. So, don’t be afraid to ask about special student pricing or preferred rates for students. You never know, that museum, national park or sightseeing tour could wind up cutting you a great deal.
