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Discount card for travelling: what is it, and should you take it with you on a trip or while backpacking?

Discount card for travelling: what is it, and should you take it with you on a trip or while backpacking?

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What is a discount card?

  • Discount cards give you access to deals on accommodation, museums, tours, transport or even (delicious) food.
  • Discount cards have been pushed into the background in the digital age. Many organisations abroad use direct discount schemes, loyalty cards or give discounts based on your age.
  • Examples of discount cards from the past and present: StayOkay, ISIC, JoHo, NKBV membership card.
  • Also inquire locally about regional or local discount cards
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What can you use a discount card for when travelling and backpacking?

  • Accommodation: think of hostels that are partners of StayOkay, YHA, Hostelling International. Or mountain huts, where you get a discount if you are a member of the NKBV.
  • Public transport: in Europe you sometimes get a big student discount on trains or buses.
  • Museums and sights: ISIC, student and age cards often give discounts on entrance fees.
  • Food and drinks: sometimes there are partner restaurants or chains that give discounts through loyalty cards
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When do you take a discount card with you when traveling or backpacking?

  • If you are still a student or of a certain (senior) age.
  • If you know in advance that you are going to visit many cultural attractions, hostels or organized activities.
  • If you value money over freedom of choice when selecting activities, accommodation or shops
  • If you already have an ISIC, Youth Card, or other international discount card.
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Where can you also buy a discount card locally in the world?

  • Often in larger cities at tourist information centers, hostels or stations.
  • Some countries have national discount cards, such as:
    • Japan Rail Pass, for foreigners, not available locally!
    • Swiss Travel Pass
    • Australian Backpacker Cards (varies per region)
    • **India: no card, but standard discount for students and locals
    • **The Philippines: no(t always) card (needed), but standard privileges and discounts for the "elderly"
  • Ask locally, for example at information centers, about city passes or regional passes (for example “I Amsterdam Card” or “Berlin Welcome Card”).
  • Many cards are now available digitally. A good online search can therefore do no harm.
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