{"id":859428,"date":"2022-04-06T14:46:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T13:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/how-knowing-the-local-language-saves-you-money-when-you-travel\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T13:47:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T12:47:49","slug":"how-knowing-the-local-language-saves-you-money-when-you-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/how-knowing-the-local-language-saves-you-money-when-you-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"How knowing the local language saves you money when you travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This article was originally published by Babbel<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be the next victim of the tourist tax. Knowing the local language makes for a richer travel experience (and yes, that\u2019s a double entendre).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever gotten the sense that you were being ripped off on vacation? You probably were. The tourism industry is often a vital part of the local economy for popular travel spots, so it\u2019s only logical to expect a lot of opportunism in that regard. Most people don\u2019t do a ton of research on how to save money while traveling, so it\u2019s not hard to keep the system running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, the opportunism is to your benefit. Other times, you might pay a hefty tourist tax for the convenience of having a menu that\u2019s translated into English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how exactly does knowing the local language save you money on your travels? Let us count the ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Save on local airfare and transportation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Potential Savings: $$ \u2013 $$$<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, your savings can begin before you ever leave your house. Airfare, bus and train fares can sometimes be significantly cheaper when you book them via the local-language version of the company\u2019s website. For instance, say you were booking inter-city flights within Colombia via a local airline. You might save significant dough by purchasing those tickets through the Spanish-language version of the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing the local language can help – Googling in the local language can lead to discount discoveries you would have never made in English. In some cases, it\u2019s not even an intentional effort to overcharge foreigners \u2014 it\u2019s just that certain sites rarely pop up on the first page of search results in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Boost your bargaining power<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Potential Savings: $<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re haggling at the local markets, shopping for good deals or merely trying to compare your choices, knowing the local language gives you an advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only is your range of options physically widened \u2014there are likely some stores or markets where you\u2019ll struggle to make a basic transaction if you only know English \u2014 but you\u2019ll also feel more comfortable pushing back against a price that seems overinflated, or asking a local where else you can look. When you\u2019re in a foreign country and you\u2019re at the mercy of people who speak your language, you\u2019re a lot more likely to settle for the first thing you see (likely sold to you by the first friendly face who understood what you were saying). Unfortunately, that doesn\u2019t always equate to getting the best deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Eat like a local<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Potential Savings: $ \u2013 $$<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tourist trap is real, and it wants your money. Too often, though, the priciest lunch spots are not the tastiest ones. The telltale sign? A menu that\u2019s translated into English and a seductively convenient location that\u2019s right next to that popular attraction you bought tickets for two months in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The remedy: ask around. See what the locals recommend. Getting off the beaten track is an important part of how to save money while traveling. It\u2019ll expose you to better and cheaper restaurants, and you\u2019ll probably wind up getting a more authentic experience that way. Knowing the local language will also help – it means you’ll be able to read the menu in those more authentic restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Don\u2019t tip like a fool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Potential Savings: $<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing you definitely want to be prepared for is the tipping culture<\/a> in the country you\u2019re visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On one hand, you don\u2019t want to be the jerk that accidentally stiffs a waiter because you didn\u2019t realize you had to tip. On the other hand, you also don\u2019t want to add an unnecessary 20 percent tax to all your food because you didn\u2019t know any better. In many places, leaving large tips is not expected – knowing the local language will help as you could politely ask a local what the tipping culture is. You\u2019ll definitely make someone\u2019s day \u2014 just not yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Use public transportation like a champ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Potential Savings: $ \u2013 $$<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could blow all your cash on taxis and guided tours because you\u2019re feeling shell-shocked and uncomfortable (which are both popular ways to get ripped off for being a tourist).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, you could board the local bus or metro system<\/a> because you can confidently find your way \u2014 and of, course, knowing the local language is a big help when it comes to taking public transport in a strange city. It will also help to know how to take advantage of the local bike sharing system, which is often free or very cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Get the friends and family discount<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Potential Savings: $<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a fairly well-known fact that some cab drivers and unscrupulous sellers will charge you more for being an obvious tourist and not knowing the local language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But did you know that the reverse can also be true? In a lot of places, locals genuinely appreciate it when tourists make an earnest attempt to speak their language, and sometimes, they like to show their appreciation in a tangible way. You might even make friends with your bartender, and we all know what that leads to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ready to take your travelling to the next level? With Babbel<\/a> you can learn a new language and have real conversations with locals – fast!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This article was originally published by Babbel. Don\u2019t be the next victim of the tourist tax. Knowing the local language makes for a richer travel experience (and yes, that\u2019s a double entendre). Ever gotten the sense that you were being ripped off on vacation? You probably were. 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