How to See the Sights for Less Money

When you are visiting a major U.S. or international metropolitan area, you have several choices on how to see the sights.  I’ll save the best for last.

Walk or Bike?  If you are physically fit, and have the time, touring the city on foot is certainly a thrifty and interesting way to go; or you could rent a bicycle.

Car or Motorcycle?  You can rent a car or motorcycle, if you’re brave and have taken the time to thoroughly understand the layout of the city and the rules for driving there . . . some of which vary dramatically worldwide.

Limo or Taxi?  You can rent a chauffeured limo or have a taxi driver take you from place to place; but not only is that expensive, you are totally insulated from your surroundings and therefore don’t have the opportunity to meet the locals or get a feel for the area.

Subway?   Taking the subway, metro, or underground will save you money, but the view isn’t very pretty!  And walking through the network of hallways and huge stations can be exhausting as well as dangerous.

The Bus!  If you take the local BUS, you not only save a lot of money, you also get to see all the sights and get the full flavor of the city, usually in air-conditioned comfort.  The bus will pass through cozy neighborhoods as well as taking you to famous monuments.  This is one way you can experience the city just like a native, in a relaxed manner, safely watching the frenzied local drivers.

Unlike a formal tour bus, you are traveling with the locals and getting off whenever you want to.  In London, you can see the sights from the top of a double-decker bus!  You can often purchase daily or weekly passes which will save you even more money.


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