10 ways to travel sustainably on a budget

Sometimes it feels like you have to be super-rich to make ethical choices. The more energy-efficient goods are, the more expensive they often are to buy. Electric cars (and their chargers) still cost a bomb. Green energy companies have higher tariffs, as fewer people sign up to them.

But when it comes to travel, sustainable doesn’t have to mean expensive. From transport to accommodation, excursions to meals, more environmentally friendly choices can be cheaper than the carbon-heavier ones — with richer experiences as your reward. Not convinced? You will be.

1. Rethink the flight

Trains are also gives access to special offers. passes allow multiple trips across 33 countries and start at £171. Even cheaper are buses — travels in and between 24 European countries, from £2.99. Intrepid types could even hitch a ride on a cargo ship using a specialist agent such as