Top 10 Ways To Cut Your Business Travel Costs

Knowing where to find the best deals and discounts can significantly reduce your travel costs. At Flight Centre Business Travel, we’ve got insider knowledge that’s the envy of the industry, so chat to us about how we can find the very best prices for you.

The sooner you book your flights, hotels and rental cars, the better. Early bird prices can be offered at significant discounts, while last minute prices go up and up the closer you get to your travel date. 
 

If you can, be flexible with your travel dates to avoid peak demand times and dates like Monday mornings and Friday afternoons.

Make sure you get the balance right between cost and quality, so you don’t compromise on traveller productivity. For example, a cheaper hotel that’s further away from where you need to be might turn out to cost you more in terms of time and money.

At Flight Centre Business Travel, our HotelsPlus program ensures your accommodation will always be conveniently located, of a consistently high standard, and include everything you need for a comfortable, productive trip. Plus, the HotelsPlus program guarantees four value-adds (such as flexible cancellation and free Wi-Fi and upgrades) with each stay, including (in our opinion) the most important: complimentary breakfast!

It’s a bit of a no-brainer but signing up for reward programs with your preferred airlines, hotels and car rental companies is a great way to save money. Earn points when you travel, and then redeem them later to reduce the cost of future trips.

The cost of dining out and picking up meals on the run can blow the budget fast. Consider taking your own snacks or light meals when you’re commuting, and it’s easy to cook your own dinner if you’ve selected accommodation with a kitchen. 

It’s tempting to just grab an Uber or taxi whenever you need to get around town, but public transport can often be a cheaper option. Many cities have fast, efficient networks of trains, busses or trams, and electric scooters and bikes are great too if the weather’s fine!

Jot down your travel expenses as you go and watch the running total. Set a budget for yourself before travelling, and channel your inner CFO every time you whip out the credit card.

Small incidental charges like wi-fi or bottles of water or parking can add up, so make sure you keep a careful eye on the small sneaky costs that are often ignored.

Keep these cost-cutting ideas in mind next time you’re planning a work trip, and soon you’ll be saving money like a pro!  

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