To earn money on vacation, it is not necessary to work hard. There are several simple ways that will help at least partially recoup the cost of travel and will not interfere with rest. We analyze the most relevant of them.
Deliver the package
Going to another city or country, you can not only learn something new, but also become a national postman. Today, several online services offer travelers to do a good deed and take a package with them for someone.
For help with delivery, you can be paid money or provide some kind of service - for example, a free ride to the airport. They can also give you a scooter, for example, so that you can get to the airport yourself.
You negotiate all the terms of delivery with the customer yourself, including the method and terms of remuneration. Some services offer to conclude a contract. But it's more of a gentleman's agreement. Be sure to study the user's reviews and view his pages on social networks.
Refund taxes
If you decide to buy something abroad, then you have the opportunity to return some of the money spent using tax free. In other words, get back part of the value added tax (VAT). In many countries, especially in Europe, it is considered that foreigners should not pay it. The refund amount depends on the country or even the state in which you make the purchase, and on the type of product you decide to buy. For example, in Spain tax free will be 10-15% of the purchase amount, and in Greece you can return more than 20%.
But the tax free system does not work in all retail outlets. The store where you bought the goods must be included in the tax free zone, and you must spend in it at least the minimum amount per day from which the tax refund is made in this country. For example, in Germany, the lower threshold is 25 euros, and in France — 175.01 euros. The store will need to warn you that you want to apply for tax free, and present your passport at the checkout.
At the airport or train station, put a customs stamp on the receipt. At the same time, customs officers may ask you to show the purchased goods — it is better not to remove them far away and not cut off the tags. And then contact the Tax Free Cash Refund point for a refund. These points are usually located in the same place — next to the customs.
Get Cashback
You can compensate for a small part of the costs without paperwork if you use a cashback card on a trip. Then, after paying for the goods with such a card, you will receive up to 3% of the purchase price back. Most banks today offer cards with this option. Some attract customers with increased cashback. However, it is charged most often for purchases only in specific stores, cafes and restaurants. It is better to clarify the conditions with the bank itself. In any case, any return to the card is a trifle, but it's nice. And this is not the only way to make money on a bank card.
Accumulate points
Many banks today offer co-branded cards that allow you to accumulate points for the purchase of goods or payment for services of a company. You can pay with these points, exchange them for discounts in stores, or use them to reimburse the cost of plane or train tickets. There are cards that allow you to collect miles for the purchase of tickets of any airline. However, they will have to be bought on special websites of banks, where tickets may be more expensive than those of popular services. A mile is charged for each certain amount of the ticket price. But depending on the conditions of the program, you can get various privileges (such as access to business lounges at airports).
Rent an apartment or a car for rent
While you are resting, your car can work. To rent a car, you need to place an ad in one of the free online services and upload photos of the car. The client can pick up the car both from the airport and from any point where you agree to meet. The services insure your car against accidents and theft, and also check the data of each user.
Of course, there is a risk that tenants will dirty or spoil something. So this method is suitable only for those who are not squeamish. In any case, you need to carefully study the contract with the intermediary company before signing it. If you decide to negotiate with the tenant directly, then try to get to know him in advance. In case of mutual sympathy, sign a lease agreement and be sure to enter the passport details of the tenant in it.
Take more photos
Likes on Instagram are, of course, good, but it's not like posting selfies all the time? Photos of spectacular views, unusual animals, and even exotic food — all these pictures can be bought from you. Upload the most beautiful photos to the database. One photo can be bought for five dollars, or for a couple of hundred. Some of them hold photo contests, the winners of which can receive up to $ 300 per picture. Some of the services cooperate with major brands. So you can not only earn extra money, but also make useful connections.
Share your impressions
Probably, the trip will bring you a lot of new emotions and experiences that you can share. If you write a trip report, reviews and recommendations to other tourists, or just share your emotions and impressions, then such a text can be sold on a special exchange.
Of course, you can earn money only if you know how to express your thoughts and the essence of your messages is clear to readers, and if editors are interested in your texts. The scheme of working with text exchanges is simple: you place the finished text in the database of articles, and if you buy it, you get money to your account, and then withdraw it to your card. You can also become a regular author and regularly fulfill copyright orders. Another option is to create your own text channel. If your articles gain thousands of views from time to time, you will be able to earn money by placing advertisements.
Create a video blog
Popular bloggers earn so much from advertising that they have enough to fully recoup their travels and not only. Start a Youtube channel — and maybe you will also become famous and get rich.
Going to another city or country, you can not only learn something new, but also become a national postman. Today, several online services offer travelers to do a good deed and take a package with them for someone.
For help with delivery, you can be paid money or provide some kind of service - for example, a free ride to the airport. They can also give you a scooter, for example, so that you can get to the airport yourself.
You negotiate all the terms of delivery with the customer yourself, including the method and terms of remuneration. Some services offer to conclude a contract. But it's more of a gentleman's agreement. Be sure to study the user's reviews and view his pages on social networks.
Refund taxes
If you decide to buy something abroad, then you have the opportunity to return some of the money spent using tax free. In other words, get back part of the value added tax (VAT). In many countries, especially in Europe, it is considered that foreigners should not pay it. The refund amount depends on the country or even the state in which you make the purchase, and on the type of product you decide to buy. For example, in Spain tax free will be 10-15% of the purchase amount, and in Greece you can return more than 20%.
But the tax free system does not work in all retail outlets. The store where you bought the goods must be included in the tax free zone, and you must spend in it at least the minimum amount per day from which the tax refund is made in this country. For example, in Germany, the lower threshold is 25 euros, and in France — 175.01 euros. The store will need to warn you that you want to apply for tax free, and present your passport at the checkout.
At the airport or train station, put a customs stamp on the receipt. At the same time, customs officers may ask you to show the purchased goods — it is better not to remove them far away and not cut off the tags. And then contact the Tax Free Cash Refund point for a refund. These points are usually located in the same place — next to the customs.
Get Cashback
You can compensate for a small part of the costs without paperwork if you use a cashback card on a trip. Then, after paying for the goods with such a card, you will receive up to 3% of the purchase price back. Most banks today offer cards with this option. Some attract customers with increased cashback. However, it is charged most often for purchases only in specific stores, cafes and restaurants. It is better to clarify the conditions with the bank itself. In any case, any return to the card is a trifle, but it's nice. And this is not the only way to make money on a bank card.
Accumulate points
Many banks today offer co-branded cards that allow you to accumulate points for the purchase of goods or payment for services of a company. You can pay with these points, exchange them for discounts in stores, or use them to reimburse the cost of plane or train tickets. There are cards that allow you to collect miles for the purchase of tickets of any airline. However, they will have to be bought on special websites of banks, where tickets may be more expensive than those of popular services. A mile is charged for each certain amount of the ticket price. But depending on the conditions of the program, you can get various privileges (such as access to business lounges at airports).
Rent an apartment or a car for rent
While you are resting, your car can work. To rent a car, you need to place an ad in one of the free online services and upload photos of the car. The client can pick up the car both from the airport and from any point where you agree to meet. The services insure your car against accidents and theft, and also check the data of each user.
Of course, there is a risk that tenants will dirty or spoil something. So this method is suitable only for those who are not squeamish. In any case, you need to carefully study the contract with the intermediary company before signing it. If you decide to negotiate with the tenant directly, then try to get to know him in advance. In case of mutual sympathy, sign a lease agreement and be sure to enter the passport details of the tenant in it.
Take more photos
Likes on Instagram are, of course, good, but it's not like posting selfies all the time? Photos of spectacular views, unusual animals, and even exotic food — all these pictures can be bought from you. Upload the most beautiful photos to the database. One photo can be bought for five dollars, or for a couple of hundred. Some of them hold photo contests, the winners of which can receive up to $ 300 per picture. Some of the services cooperate with major brands. So you can not only earn extra money, but also make useful connections.
Share your impressions
Probably, the trip will bring you a lot of new emotions and experiences that you can share. If you write a trip report, reviews and recommendations to other tourists, or just share your emotions and impressions, then such a text can be sold on a special exchange.
Of course, you can earn money only if you know how to express your thoughts and the essence of your messages is clear to readers, and if editors are interested in your texts. The scheme of working with text exchanges is simple: you place the finished text in the database of articles, and if you buy it, you get money to your account, and then withdraw it to your card. You can also become a regular author and regularly fulfill copyright orders. Another option is to create your own text channel. If your articles gain thousands of views from time to time, you will be able to earn money by placing advertisements.
Create a video blog
Popular bloggers earn so much from advertising that they have enough to fully recoup their travels and not only. Start a Youtube channel — and maybe you will also become famous and get rich.