Travelling budgets vary greatly. Some couples who live frugally and sensibly can live on $500 a week, whereas a big, hungry family who likes to take part in lots of organised adventures might spend $1500 or more a week.
Budgets are a very individual thing and will depend on your individual circumstances and income.
Part of the appeal of caravanning is the freedom of the open road, but we have to snap back to reality when we realise that there are plenty of ongoing expenses. Whether you're looking to stretch your savings as far as possible or you'd just like to set out on more weekends, it can pay to be thrifty.
SET A BUDGET
Set a weekly budget and have a contingency in place for unexpected emergencies and things that pop up along the way. A budget should include the costs you will incur while travelling, such as fuel, food, accommodation, entertainment and activities. Some people also include the ‘hidden’ costs such as insurance, phone and other telecommunications in their budget planning.
Your budget will depend on your personal circumstances and your income, how far you intend to travel and over what time period, where you intend to stay, whether you intend to eat out a bit or always cook for yourself and whether you intend to take part in tours and other organised activities at the places you visit.
Set your budget and have around
