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Most people love to travel, but having enough money to go wherever you want can often be quite a different story. If you would like to save money on your travel, the biggest cost aside from maybe airfare is likely to be your lodging accommodations. Figure out a few creative ways to bring your lodging costs down and you'll have more money in the bank for sightseeing around town or maybe enough money to even take another trip. Here are just a few of the different ways that you might be able to save some money on your next lodging accommodations.

Have an Open Schedule

Booking a trip to a popular resort in the middle of the summer is likely to come at a premium cost. Most hotels and other lodging companies will increase their prices to keep up with excess demand during their busiest times of the year. If you want to see some potentially serious savings on your next lodging bill, all you have to do is flip the calendar. Go to your chosen destination during whatever is considered it's offseason. If it's a beach area, for example, you could go after Labor Day when the kids are back in school but before fall arrives so that the weather should still be decent.

Stay Further Away From the Main Event

The actual location of your lodging can also play a role in the pricing. If you are visiting a big city or tourist spot, the lodging closest to the center of the city or the most popular areas is likely to be more expensive. Consider booking a hotel or other lodging that is maybe outside of town. At worst, you'll just have to get a ride share or use your rental car into the city, but the savings from booking a cheaper room should more than make up for it.

Stick With the Same Business or Company

If you like to travel frequently, see if you can start staying at the same hotel chain or with the same lodging company regardless of which part of the country you are going to. Most travel companies including many hotels offer rewards programs. Stay with them frequently enough on all of your trips and you'll likely earn discounts or points that you can use towards your next trip.

Travel doesn't have to be expensive as long as you take the time to research your lodging options. Contact a local lodging professional today for more information.