As the sharing economy use on a budget

As the sharing economy use on a budget -

The Internet has changed travel to travel. Although it (how many people see it only needs checking Facebook in a hostel to agree) not always for the better, it has allowed people to share, connect to, and have been working in a way that is not possible - even just a few years ago.

and for budget travelers and culture, this change has been terrific. The rise of the sharing economy on the Internet has been a boon for travelers as it can save us money to facilitate locals, you get to travel and see the local pace of life better! It makes the trip ideal so much more accessible.

come with hundreds of start-ups and in the new Travel sharing economy going, here are some excellent sites and services are (some old, some new), which you can use to travel cheaply and with locals:

Hospitality networks

Hospitality networks have been around for decades, but were really made popular with the creation of CouchSurfing. Founded in 04, the old standby really took advantage of the Internet. It connects travelers with locals who are willing to stay them a free place (bed, room, floor, etc.) and to give a local perspective on a destination. It is to be used as a form of cultural exchange and is used by travelers of all ages used (and families too!). It popular hospitality networks with 7 million members is now the largest. Not only that, it's a value resource to meet with locals (you can find a lot of group meet-ups on the website), even if you do not plan to stay with someone.

include similar services:

• Be Welcome
• Hospitality Club
• Global parasites

for cyclists, visit the website Warm showers, which is a free exchange of hospitality for cyclists.

Apartments

hotels are expensive and perhaps Hostels are not your thing, so what is the next best choice? Hire someone's apartment (or room in it)! On Urbanization / rental sites you can at much cheaper prices than a hotel room, a room, couch, or whole apartment for rent. Plus, you get a local host, you have to show to prepare and a kitchen meals. It is the best compromise between hostels (and CouchSurfing) and hotels. I think Airbnb most robust inventory has a place in a home for the search, and I pull the most when it is important to always check all rental sites, because unlike hotel websites where properties across multiple sites appear, listing at the owner's discretion are and some owners list their property include similar services only on a website

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• VRBO
• HomeAway
[Wimdu
• Roomorama

Camp in My Garden

camp in my garden a UK-based website launched in April 2011, the world is slowly expanding. Its simple premise: connect campers to people they can camp in their backyards for a small fee. You have to bring your own camping gear, but most properties let their bodies be used (no pee behind a bush!). Locations are found mainly in the UK and Europe, but the site is gaining traction around the world.

Have an RV parking needs? Check out RV, which takes me for RV owners convenient parking and overnight solutions!

with locals

eat this relatively new website that allows you to eat at home cooked meal with locals. Eatwith can local deals dinner parties and special meals publish, people can sign up for itself. There is a fee (each sets its own price), and you can choose from a variety of food (whichever wants to cook the person). The dinner parties are small and have a chance to do something else, a local pick up the brain, and make a new friend

Similar services include :.

• food with a local
• Meal Share
• Colunching
• with me eat

Get Explore a cheaper taxi!

Need a ride? Look at Lyft and get locals to pick up and drop you off where you need to go. It is about 30% cheaper than a taxi, although rates "proposed" donations and the companies take a commission. I prefer to Uber, because they are not as high shock attractive price (ie increased rates during busy times), it is not a car rental, and there is less formal - the drivers are more likely to interact with you and Share what's going on in the field! The downside is that Lyft now based in the US only during Uber is global.

Someone Car

Need a car for a few hours to share? Hire someone else. Getaround allows you to hire people unused cars by the hour. Renters and owners will be examined by the company that in the event an accident occurs assures both parties. It is a good, inexpensive alternative to traditional car rental. Prices start at $ 7 per hour. The disadvantage of this site is that it is US cities only in a handful. An established service ZipCar, although they are mostly based in US cities.

A further alternative is FlightCar. FlightCar lets people Parking at airports for travelers their vehicles for rent. All cars are insured for a million dollars and the user will be reviewed and checked out ahead of time. If you are a traveler, this option allows you to make some extra money for future trips

include similar services :.

• CarHopper (Most Florida)
• Drivy (mostly France)
• RV Share pendant made (RV and RV)
• Share a ride (for trailers and campers)

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is to share a growing trend rides with people. I used to when I was in Switzerland (it's super common these days in Europe), instead of taking the train. I shared a ride with a father, his son to college launched and joined the way for a part. The drivers will be checked and verified, and it is to get a much better way of congested trains and buses, meet interesting characters, and take a mini trip. It is one of my preferred methods of travel. The largest players in this space is Blablacar that is in all of Europe and a few other parts of the world huge. If you are traveling, they look at each case (or a similar service) on. It will save you a lot of money and you will have a much more interesting time

Some other good Rideshare Company:

(based US)
• Ride Ster
• Ride post (mostly US-based)
• carshare (based in the United Kingdom)
• Gumtree (UK / Australia / NZ)
• Kangaride (Canada)
• RoadMate (NZ)
• Share your ride (Global)

rent anything you Need

Need a tent for the day? A bicycle? A ladder? Ski? A beach chair for a few hours? Rent it from people who do not use them. Instead new products to buy, temporarily people not used property for rent at a lower price. It's cheaper than buying something you can only once or twice a need on the road and less waste. Sites that you can facilitate this service much easier to travel

Some rental services include :.

• Zilok
• Rentoid (Australia- based)

a personal tour guide Get

Do you want to take a tour with a local expert? Connect to local leaders and they rent for unique experiences through the website Vayable. A rating system for the guides, you can know in advance whether or not the guide or tour is worth your time. I enjoy this website, because to experience it you niche, unconventional and interesting tours, the bigger tour companies could not run (like a street art tour in Los Angeles). In addition, the groups tend to be very small, making for a more intimate experience

include similar services :.

• Rent-a Guide
• Adventure.com
• Adventure Local
• Trip4Real (Slightly higher end)

the rise of the "sharing economy" has for people made it so much easier to connect (especially travelers) all over the world together. People can now have their local services and knowledge to promote and foster the travelers better access to locations, people and services in a way which saves a lot of money, creating a unique and intimate travel experience.

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