How to Save on Travel: Free Transportation

One of the issues for tourists in any country in the world is transport and how to get around cheaply within a foreign country. Transport prices in other countries are usually much higher than what we are used to. And therefore spending so much on movement within the city and the country can be quite unprofitable.

But fortunately, many countries have convenient and, most importantly, free routes that tourists can use. This is a real find for budget travelers. And there are also convenient programs that help you decide on the right transport and save not only time, but also money. And read about all this below.

In which cities you can travel for free
In foreign cities, there are actually many different opportunities to get around on a budget. There are passes for a day or for a certain period, there is a single ticket for all types of transport, there are local cards that reduce the cost of travel and visits to museums and monuments. And there is absolutely free transport. Where is it possible to ride for free?

Australia, Melbourne
Melbourne has a vintage tram that looks very picturesque. It runs near the main sights of the city: the Parliament building, the Ancient Treasury, the Princess Theater, etc. Therefore, such transport is not only free, but also perfect for visiting tourists.

Tourists in Melbourne who want to ride the CBD tram for free should pay attention to its route. The thing is that only the gap on the City Circle ring road is free. And when the tram crosses its borders, you have to pay for the fare.

USA, Miami
Neither the USA as a whole nor Miami can be called budget tourist destinations. Miami really got the fame of an expensive, luxurious and glamorous city. But even in such a place, a tourist can find a way to save on transport. And not even alone.

You can move around the city for free on the trolleybus and Metromover. The Metromover allows you to get to the subway, as well as ride around Downtown Miami, Omnia, Park West and Brickell. Metromover are self-governing train cars. This automated system covers 21 stations.

Switzerland, Geneva
Switzerland is also not a cheap country. And a particularly expensive part of it is luxurious Geneva. But it is also possible to move here for free. And you can do it in the following ways.

If you stayed in a hotel, you can ask the administrator to issue you a Geneva Transport Card at the reception. This is an individual travel ticket in which your passport data is entered. You can use it all the time you are in Geneva.
The second way to travel around Geneva for free is waiting for you right at the airport. In the 10th zone of the Geneva airport, there is a special machine where you can get a special ticket. It is valid for 80 minutes and allows you to travel for free on various types of transport, in particular, on a water taxi. This is a very convenient and profitable offer and at least allows you to get from the airport to the city for free.
Britain, Rotherham and Manchester
Manchester has a free bus that takes you to scenic spots and attractions in the suburbs. It travels on two routes and a fixed schedule.

And in Rotherham there is a free FreeBee route which runs from 8am to 6pm every day except Sunday from Rotherham Interchange station.

Iceland, Akureyri
In Iceland, it is quite difficult without personal transport. And the interchange of public transport is not always convenient. And if you can’t rent a car or use a taxi, then pay attention to the free bus. It runs within the city and has a convenient schedule. It is open from 6:25 a.m. to 11:03 p.m. on weekdays, and from 12:16 p.m. to 6:03 p.m. on weekends.

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
In the capital of Malaysia, there is a convenient free Go KL City Bus. There is a lot to see in this city. And it is especially nice to enjoy the views inside this free bus, which runs even through the business center of the city, and which is often used even by local businessmen and officials. In addition, the bus runs from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every 5 minutes.

Applications that will help you save abroad
In addition to the life hacks listed above, there are several applications that will greatly simplify the life of a tourist abroad.

Wikiroutes – the application is a large directory of transport and its schedule, cost and route, and contains more than 1500 European cities;
Sygic travel is a convenient application that allows you to plan time for trips and walks on foot, contains guides and reference books, tourist routes, and most of its functions are available even without the Internet;
Rome2Rio – the application perfectly compiles complex routes and helps to determine the necessary transport for transfers and connections of various flights, as well as indicates approximate prices for the necessary tickets.