I always save my travel reward points for when I visit more expensive destinations. Using my points to pay for my accommodation in these more high-priced countries means I can lower my overall budget for the trip. Or, I can keep my original budget and spend more money on experiences, food, and other things I want to do.

The SBB (the Swiss Federal Railways) is famous for its cleanliness and promptness. But it’s not known for its low prices. So, if you’re going to travel by train in Switzerland, buy your tickets as far in advance as you can to save money. The SBB mobile app is an easy way to purchase, save, and organize your train tickets.

Eating out is expensive in Switzerland. So for some of your meals, shop at a grocery store and have a picnic. Or cook back at your accommodation. This is one of the Best Ways To Save Money While Traveling!

If you are going to eat out, eat out for lunch instead of dinner. Lunch menus (for food and drink) are cheaper than dinner menus.

Meat is very expensive in Switzerland, especially beef. There are some great meat dishes to try here, just don’t have meat with every meal. Luckily, the best meal in Switzerland is fondu, and you can opt for delicious (and still very filling and satisfying) non-meat fondu servings.

Alcohol is expensive in Switzerland. But Swiss beer is also one of the most iconic and delicious things to try here. So, sample some local brews when you’re here, but don’t have a beer every day with every meal. When you do want to drink, spend the extra time to find restaurants with drink specials.

Eating at cafes or restaurants near popular sites – such as The Kramgasse (pictured) in Bern or the Red Cross Museum in Geneva – will cost you double or triple what you’d pay for the same food and service a few streets away.