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Travel Costs in the Spotlight: A Look at Pricey Travel Medicine Clinics, Plus Why Prices are Rising for Hotels, Air Travel, and Rental Cars
Andrea Sachs, Travel Reporter for the Washington Post, discussed how to save money on inoculations and health advice for travel. Then Frommer's author Tamara Hinson discussed why so many travel prices are increasing, and how to save money anyway
Takeaways:
- Travelers must be aware of the significant costs associated with vaccinations required for some international trips, as they can be exorbitant.
- Consultation at travel clinics can lead to unexpected expenses, and it is advisable to research beforehand to avoid overspending.
- Primary care physicians can provide valuable recommendations for vaccinations, potentially reducing unnecessary expenses .
- It is prudent to investigate various travel clinics and compare prices, as not all facilities charge the same for vaccinations and consultations.
- AI is driving up the cost of hotels and airfares, but there are strategies for outwitting the machine
- Rental car companies moving to electric fleets is temporarily raising the cost of rental cars
- Airport expansion projects are making many costs at airports higher, primarily parking and food. So pack your own meals and get a friend to drop you off before your flight
- Many countries are adding additional fees to visit and at some top attractions. We looked at a few of the places where costs are increasing
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Washington Post
- Passport Health
- CDC
- HMO
- University of Maryland
- Cox Automotive
- Atomize
Mentioned in this episode:
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This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:
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Andrea Sachs, Travel Reporter for the Washington Post, discussed how to save money on inoculations and health advice for travel. Then Frommer's author Tamara Hinson discussed why so many travel prices are increasing, and how to save money anyway
Takeaways:
- Travelers must be aware of the significant costs associated with vaccinations required for some international trips, as they can be exorbitant.
- Consultation at travel clinics can lead to unexpected expenses, and it is advisable to research beforehand to avoid overspending.
- Primary care physicians can provide valuable recommendations for vaccinations, potentially reducing unnecessary expenses .
- It is prudent to investigate various travel clinics and compare prices, as not all facilities charge the same for vaccinations and consultations.
- AI is driving up the cost of hotels and airfares, but there are strategies for outwitting the machine
- Rental car companies moving to electric fleets is temporarily raising the cost of rental cars
- Airport expansion projects are making many costs at airports higher, primarily parking and food. So pack your own meals and get a friend to drop you off before your flight
- Many countries are adding additional fees to visit and at some top attractions. We looked at a few of the places where costs are increasing
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Washington Post
- Passport Health
- CDC
- HMO
- University of Maryland
- Cox Automotive
- Atomize
Mentioned in this episode:
Check out the Smart Travel Podcast
This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:
Smart Travel Podcast
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