When we talk about collaborative tourism, we think mainly of Airbnb, whose success story is worldwide, but there are similar, less well-known initiatives that can save you a lot of money on your next holiday. Here are 5 good tips to keep in mind!
Sleep on a dream boat
Can't afford a sailboat or a yacht? You don't need to play the lottery every week hoping to win the super jackpot to buy yourself one... You can indeed sleep in the cabin of a dream boat for a price that everyone can afford, on average 50 € per person, by reserving your night on the water on the boatyng.com website. The founders of this collaborative tourism site started from a simple observation: most boat owners do not really amortize the cost of their boat, especially out of season, so renting it is a good way for them to make it profitable when it is docked. And what a great opportunity to discover life on board when you've always dreamed of it! Even if the boats stay in port, living on a boat in a port, often charming, is a change of scenery and the experience is memorable.
Rent a motorhome to a private individual
If, on the other hand, you're more of a road-lover and you travel with your whole tribe, it's probably a motorhome that you dream of to travel through France or Europe... But a motorhome, just like a boat, requires a big budget. The Jelouemoncampingcar.com site brings together motor home owners and individuals who want to rent a motor home for their holidays. It is possible to rent such a vehicle directly on Jelouemoncampingcar.com for a reasonable price-between 40 and 70 € per day on average-and even negotiate the rate with the owner depending on the rental period. A great deal for a family road trip!
Dine in local homes for local food
The ideal way to discover the culinary traditions of the country of your holiday is, of course, to eat at the home of the locals. There is nothing like an invitation to dinner in a local or a small guest house to really eat typical food. The VizEat website has thus had the idea of creating a system, in the same spirit as Airbnb, where you can be invited to a local house and taste local specialities whether for an aperitif, brunch, lunch or dinner. The prices are lower than at the restaurant and the atmosphere is much more friendly. You can even come with friends or family! VizEat offers a wide choice of menus from over 55 countries around the world, with reservations and prices set in advance, while you can discuss the meal, the setting, etc. with your hosts. All suggestions are welcome and your hosts are more than flexible, especially since you have a wide range of choices.
Camp in the garden of private individuals
Before there was camping, now there's gamping. The idea is simple: you are camping in your own private garden (in their "garden", hence the pun that gave rise to "gamping"). A selection of private, unique, safe and low-priced places (from 15 € per pitch) is thus offered to you by the site gamping.com. It's up to you to choose the garden where you want to pitch your tent in France or abroad, then select it according to your wishes: with or without a swing, with or without a swimming pool, near a river, by the sea, in the vineyards etc. You'll actually be spoilt for choice! This is an original way to green up in a more intimate setting than that of a classic campsite. Please note: camper vans and caravans are also accepted in many gardens
Rent your car during your holidays
You are going on holiday and want to leave your car parked at the airport/station car park but you are hesitating because of the high parking fees? Thanks to Travelercar, you can now enjoy free parking for the duration of your stay! The condition: you must accept that your car will be offered for rental via Travelercar during your absence. But, rest assured, it's not up to you to manage the paperwork and bookings, Travelercar acts as a real rental platform and takes care of everything. Of course, everyone is insured and your vehicle is protected in case of damage. And if your car is rented while you are away, a percentage of the rental rate is returned to you upon your return. So, either way you're a winner! It's a really good, life-changing plan when you go on vacation without your car
