Cheaply Visit and Travel to France

How to Travel to France Cheaply

The best way to practice your French and experience French culture is to venture abroad and see the beautiful country in person. However I've heard of people who spent THOUSANDS to visit France for a meager 7 to 10 day period. Ridiculous.

Here's how to travel cheaply to the land of cheese and wine. Keep in mind, I've been going to France every year since 2009 for a month or two at a time. It's more affordable than you think.

Bring a Friend or Companion
A cost effective way to save money is by sharing the experiences as well as the expenses. Although bringing a friend won't save you money on airfare or train tickets it does diminish the costs of lodging and food. Not to mention, you'll have a companion to always be there and take all of your goofy Facebook photos.

Cheap, Affordable Lodging is Easy
Stop dishing out hundreds on hotel prices! Couchsurfing, lets you crash at a person's home for free and it's a great way to save money while making a few new friends. If you're not that adventurous then you could rent a room or an apartment at airbnb for prices that embarrass hotels. Likewise use trivago, priceline, expedia, or kayak to compare hotel and hostel prices for the lowest rate. The price of a hostel is great for younger people; you might have to share a room, but you'll save.

Another way to stay in France is by exchanging your house or finding a job as an aupair for a pre-determined amount of time.

Make French Friends
One of the easiest ways to save money is to befriend locals and never be afraid to ask for help or information. If you don't have a set itinerary for the day then ask some natives what are some good, cheap ways to have fun in the area.