Get an ISIC

ISIC stands for an International Student Identity Card. This card is available from most STA Travel offices, Travelcuts locations and other student-affiliated travel agencies around the world. Essentially, an ISIC is your proof that you're a student, and the card is recognized by thousands of dealers, sellers and travel providers around the world.

Want to get a student rate on your Eurorail pass? You need an ISIC. Want to save on your admission to the national parks of Kenya? You need an ISIC. Want to get a discounted rate at that Australian hostel? You need an ISIC. It's an internationally recognized card that can save you hundreds on a backpacking trip. If you have an ISIC, keep an eye out for the ISIC logo, you could access big savings wherever you see it.

Student Airfare Rates

Most airlines no longer offer student rates directly. However, some continue to provide youth fares that are only available through youth-focused or student-focused travel agencies. Check with your on-campus travel agency to see if they have any student specials before you book.

Before you book a student fare, be sure of your travel dates. Student fares are often cheaper because they're restricted, meaning you either can't make changes to the flight or you can do so, but only after paying a hefty flight change fee. So, before you book, make sure you won't have to make schedule changes prior to the date of your departure.

Get a Hostelling International Membership

Hostelling International is a network of hostels all around the world. You can buy a membership to this network, and in return you'll get savings at all their member hostels along with preferred booking status. Not only can you access HI-member hostels at a cheaper rate, but you also get basic travel insurance for a year and commission free money exchange.

but you will save money. For example, the cost of a membership in the United States is $28 per year for an adult between the ages of 18 and 54. However, you'll typically hold onto between 10 and 25% per night on each of your stays, meaning you'll often make back the cost of the membership after 6-10 nights in an HI hostel.

Remember, you're not going to automatically get student travel deals. You have to look for and ask for them. So, always keep your eye out for special student prices, and keep your ISIC or student identity card on you at all times to take advantage of savings opportunities.

It's great to take an opportunity for a family vacation. However, what might be a fun trip for some may not serve as enjoyable travel for others. Consider teens or college students on break who want some adventure for a reasonable price.

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