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Singapore, an island-city-state, is one of the most visited and vibrant exciting destinations full of world class sights, museums, parks, pubs, spectacular architecture, historical places of interest, and is internationally renowned for its sense of style, culture and lively nightlife scene. However the Lion City also has a widespread reputation for being an expensive city to visit. Accommodation rates are high, attraction tickets, meals out, a few drinks \u2013 they all start to add up and don\u2019t even get us started on the shopping! That being said, there are still several ways to visit Singapore on a budget without settling for hostels and street food. An affordable Singapore vacation is no more a dream, you just have to know where to look and do a little extra planning beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can make it easier\non your wallet with these money saving tricks. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Travel when flight tickets are cheapest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Contrary to popular belief, flight tickets to Singapore<\/a> need not be expensive. You just need to know where and when to book. The best time to book your Singapore flight is typically five to six months in advance. Most airlines usually release tickets 10 months in advance. So, once you have decided to go, you can start looking for cheap airfares and continue to check at least once per week. You should plan your trip as far in advance as possible since promotional offers for flight tickets run for a limited time only and have a specific travel period within which you can use your purchased flight tickets. If you are a frequent traveler, you can also use some of your points or miles towards the ticket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delete your browser\nhistory <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Delete your browser history when it comes to booking flights\nand use private browsing. Prices can increase based on the number of times you\nre-enter a particular website. So for example, if you’ve searched for a\nparticular flight or holiday deal multiple times before, the airline or travel\nwebsite may automatically boost the cost of a flight the next time you search\nfor it, as they know how desperately you want to book it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be flexible with your\ntravel dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Try to be flexible with your dates as one has the maximum\nchances of finding the lowest air tickets if the travel dates are flexible.\nAlso avoid choosing weekends or holiday time to travel as weekends and holidays\nare the times when a maximum number of people travel, and it is also the time\nwhen the ticket prices are at the high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book accommodation in\ncentral Singapore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We are often asked by our customers as to what are the best places to stay in Singapore. Always stay in the city center. Hotels in central Singapore can be expensive, yet while it might be very tempting to choose cheaper accommodation outside the city center, it\u2019s a choice that you\u2019ll quickly regret. First, commuting into the city every day will cost a lot of money and time. Precious time that you could otherwise use for sightseeing. By staying in central Singapore you can see much more in less time with easy access to the Metro that transports you to all major attractions. Ultimately this will save money not just on transportation, but also on your overall trip budget because you\u2019ll need fewer days in order to see just as much. Make sure, you book in advance<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel for less days<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, one of the largest variables on your travel\nbudget is how long you plan to travel for. One week? A month? Longer? The\nlonger you\u2019re travelling for, the more it\u2019s going to cost. Plan your itinerary\nsuch that you are able to cover major sights in a shorter time thereby saving\nmoney which would go on accommodations, food etc. for every extra stay in the\nLion City. For first-time visitors we recommend to spend at least 3-4 days in Singapore.\nThis should give you sufficient time to get acquainted with the city, see the\nmain landmarks, and visit a few attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go budget shopping <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No trip to Singapore is complete without indulging in some shopping<\/a> madness! Cheapest and best-budgeted places to go shopping in Singapore are the Grand Mustafa Centre, Lucky Plaza, Bugis Street, Little India, Far East Plaza, Anchorpoint and Chinatown (for street shopping). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid travelling during holidays and school breaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Singapore is an extremely popular destination that attracts\nmillions of visitors from all over the world. The busiest times to visit Singapore\nare from February to March and July to September, as well as during Indian and Singapore\nbank holiday weekends and school breaks. If you can, try to avoid these peak\nperiods for fewer crowds and better prices on flights, accommodation etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skip the fancy dining in Singapore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Singapore is an expensive city and dining out can be a\npricey experience. Tourists can enjoy local cuisine without paying tourist\nprices. Many of the local favorites and traditional meals can be found without\na heavy price tag in Singapore. Most Singapore classics taste as delicious from\na food stand as it does at a fancy restaurant. Furthermore, restaurants located\nclose to the tourist attractions don\u2019t always serve the best food, so\nresearching restaurants in advance can be a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, travelers opting for apartment style accommodations can cook their own meals. There\u2019s nothing quite like sitting down to a lavish table of warm home-cooked dishes at the end of a long day of sightseeing. Plus, cooking from your apartment will help you cut your food expenses while traveling, which you really can\u2019t say no to! No offense to Singaporean cuisine<\/a>, but you won\u2019t be missing a cultural event if you cook most of your meals at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel by Metro\naround Singapore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Singapore Metro is the most convenient option if travelling\nwithin Singapore and can save money and time. There is no need for a car or\ncab, you can easily access to any destination (all major attractions) with MRT\n& LRT. Also travelling by metro is one of the things tourists love most\nabout Singapore. The biggest advantage of the Metro is that you can quickly get\nto the desired location without having to waste your time in the traffic. There\u2019s\nan extensive network, the trains are quick, spacious, comfortable, always on\ntime and air-conditioned, which is a great help in the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid buying food or water\naround the popular landmarks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prices in tourist areas are usually higher than in local markets.\nTraveling with snacks is a great way to save time and avoid temptations to eat\nout. Bottled water is expensive in Singapore. It costs around SGD 4 for a\none-liter bottle. The tap water in Singapore is safe to drink as it passes the\nset international guidelines. Make sure to carry an eco-friendly water bottle\nto be refilled as and when required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use your feet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Walking is free and many places in Singapore are easy to\nnavigate on foot. Carry an updated road map and ask for directions if you have\nto. Also, walking is always a great idea early in your trip as it helps you get\nthe lay of the land and find good restaurants, grocery stores etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy foreign currency\nin your own home country<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Due to the availability of forex at the Singapore airport, banks, shops or even hotels, most travelers don\u2019t purchase forex in advance. Some assume, the rate of exchange offered in Singapore would be same or better then what\u2019s offered in home country. However, we beg to differ here. Only your home country can provide you the best currency exchange rates, so it is always advisable to carry foreign currency<\/a> in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Singapore\u2019s free\nattractions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Singapore is one of the most beautiful countries in the\nworld and is bursting at the seams with amazing, free things to do. There are\nalways lots of places you can enjoy without paying an entrance fee such as the scenic\nMerlion Park, Iconic Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay, Botanic Gardens, Singapore\u2019s\nmost atmospheric temples, Southern Ridges, Symphony Orchestra and other free tours.\nA little research and insider tips can help you find out all the free\nactivities. Just simply stay outside and go for a hike, a cultural walk, go to\na park or a playground, window shopping or attend the musical orchestra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cluster your\nattractions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Few sights are located closely and can be visited on the same day. Try to visit all the attractions in each area in a single visit to cut down on your transportation costs thereby resulting into an affordable Singapore vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for package deals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Airlines, hotels and Travel Agents often offer plane tickets\nand accommodation into package deals. You won\u2019t read about this often as they don\u2019t\nofficially announce it. When you book a package deal, you’ll get a good rate on\nairfare and hotels, some meals, often guided tours, and some ground\ntransportation. Don’t believe us? Take a look at a package deal and then try to\nbook the airfare and hotel separately\u2014the package cost will almost always be\nsignificantly less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And lastly don\u2019t forget\nthe little important details:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n