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Student Travel Deals: Finding Student Travel Discounts and Deals
Are you planning a backpacking voyage and looking for some great global student travel deals? Keep reading to learn the three best ways to save money on your next big trip.
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? Y
ou 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 offer 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.
Remember though, most student fares are highly restricted. That means you will either be unable to make changes to the flight or you will have to pay a hefty premium to do so. So, if you're planning to book a student rate airfare, make sure you have your dates solidly confirmed.
Hostelling International
Hostelling International is a global network of hostels. By purchasing a membership before you head out on travels, you'll get discounted rates, preferred booking access, discounted 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 a HI hostel, but you will save money. For example, the cost of a membership in the United States is $28 per year for an adult between the ages of 18 and 54.
However, you'll typically save between 10 and 25% per night on each of your stays, meaning you'll often make back the cost of the membership after 6-10 nights in HI hostels.
Remember, you're not going to automatically get student travel deals. You have to look for them and ask for them. So, always keep your eye out for special student prices and keep your ISIC or student identity card on you at all times to access savings.
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