You must learn some money saving tips before visiting Paris, one of the most expensive cities in the world. Cost of living is higher in the city, and so is cost of visiting the city of light and love. If you are thinking and planning to visit this city of dreams then you need to learn all of the necessary things before actually arriving in Paris.
1. Do Not Take Your Breakfast at Hotel
Our breakfast is most important meal of the day, some say. If your hotel has arrangements for the breakfast then ask if it is included in the rent. Most of the time, you will be charged for the breakfast at outrageous rates. You may have your breakfast for 5 Euros in the cafe. However, in your hotel the same breakfast will cost you more than 12 Euros. Since one can find a bar or cafe at the corner of every street, there is no serious reason to have breakfast in the hotel.
2. Say No to Taxi. Metro Is The Best
Metro of Paris is very efficient. In addition, it serves the city very well. You can find a subway station within a five minutes walk. It will not take more than 45 minutes to reach any destination within Paris, provided that you have basic information about 14 Metro lines of Paris. Take some time to understand Metro and RER network in Paris and then use it to commute within Paris. If you are planning to stay for longer period then it is better to buy a Navigo card. In case you are planning stay less than a week, then prefer all-day-long ticket. Both of the options will allow you unlimited travel on bus, metro and RER. Use a cab only in exceptional situation.
3. Use Your Mobile Phone for Calls
To use hotel’s telephone will be very expensive. Don’t use it. Instead, buy a sim card, which is very easy to get. You will only need a photocopy of your passport. While submitting your photocopy, don’t forget stating that you are submitting this copy to purchase your sim card. At the moment, Lebara Telecommunications is offering best rates for local and international calls. Calling from Lebara will cost you even less than calling from a taxi phone. You can check and compare the rates on the internet for further information.
4. Visit Museums on First Sunday of the Month
Good news is that most of the Parisian museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of every month. If you like going in museums then dedicate the very first Sunday of each month as a ‘museum day’ and appreciate their collection at no cost.
5. Drink Like A Parisian
You do not need to order expensive drink, if you want to enjoy the street scene of Parisian life at any cafe or bar. You can order a simple cup of coffee and can sit as long as you wish. A cup of coffee would cost around 2 Euros only. This is something which Parisians do. They order coffee and sit for hours. Remember, however, if you take your coffee and drink at the counter then it cuts the cost more than a half. Therefore, if you need just a shot of caffeine or a quick thirst-quencher, then standing at the counter will reduce your bill by 50%. I hope above mentioned tips will help you save your hard earned cash and wish you best of luck for your stay in Paris.
Author: Qasir M. Chaudhry: http://www.qasir.co.nr
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