Last Updated: 1/19/20 | January 19th, 2020
In recent years, Iceland has become one of the most popular destinations in the world. It’s the land of roaming sheep, postcard-perfect waterfalls, northern lights, otherwordly hiking trails, volcanoes with unpronounceable names (try saying “Eyjafjallajökull”), and crazy high prices.
Like the rest of Scandinavia, Iceland is consistently ranked as one of the least budget-friendly countries in the world. Yet it’s a country I find myself visiting often because it’s just so fun and beautiful.
After driving the ring road, hitchhiking the West Fjords, and partying the nights away in Reykjavik, I can tell you that traveling to Iceland can be done on a budget. Not the lowest budget, but a budget nonetheless.
It will take some planning, but it’s not impossible.
Suggested Budget for Iceland
How much does it cost to travel around Iceland? Well, not as much as you think! On the low end, you could get by on 7,400–9,0300 ISK ($60–$75 USD) a day. That budget includes using local transportation, staying in a hostel, budget Airbnb, or camping; take free tours only; cooking all of your food (restaurant meals are really expensive); and drastically limiting your drinking.
On a mid-range budget of 12,000 ISK ($100 USD) per day, you could eat out occasionally (at cheap places only), drink the occasional beer, rent a car, and do more paid activities. This is more of a mid-range budget travel budget rather than an actual mid-range budget.
At 29,000+ ISK ($235+ USD) or more a day, you could stay in a budget hotel or private Airbnb, eat out all the time, take any tours you want, rent a car, go whale watching, and really do anything you wanted here.
Extreme budget travelers who plan on hitchhiking, cooking all their meals, Couchsurfing, or camping with their own gear can get away with spending around 6,000 ISK ($50 USD) per day.
18 Ways to Save Money in Iceland
There are many things in Iceland that will eat into your budget, from booking last-minute accommodation to drinking alcohol to even just eating out at a restaurant. Fortunately, Iceland is a land full of FREE natural beauty. There are countless waterfalls, hiking trails, hot pots (hot springs), and mountains for you to enjoy.
But there are lots of other ways to save money here too. To help you save money on your next visit, here are my top 18 tips for staying on budget in Iceland.
1. Hitchhike
Iceland is one of the easiest and safest countries in the world for hitchhikers. You can find rides throughout the country (though they are less common in the West Fjords and during the off-season). It’s especially easy in the southern part of Iceland, between Reykjavik and Vik.
Though harder, it’s also not impossible to find a ride in the off-season or in the sparsely populated north. I hitchhiked in the Westfjords and it often took me an hour or more to find a ride. However, in the south, you’ll rarely wait more than 15-20 minutes.
One way to find rides is to ask around in hostels. Travelers are usually driving the main ring road (M1) and, since gas is expensive, they usually don’t mind picking someone up you can chip in for gas.
When on the road hitchhiking, do your best to look presentable. Make sure your face can be seen, that you’re smiling, and that you don’t have too much luggage with you. Solo travelers or pairs will have the best luck. Hitchhiking in groups usually should be avoided as the cars here are small and there is often not more than one or two seats free.
HitchWiki has a lot of information on hitchhiking in Iceland. If you plan on hitchhiking, read HitchWiki first to avoid the most common pitfalls.
2. Bring a Water Bottle
The tap water in Iceland is incredibly clean and safe to drink. Single-use plastic bottles of water cost about $3 USD, making this a no-brainer: bring a reusable water bottle with you and refill from the tap. It will save you a lot of money and help the environment. There’s no reason to buy water here.
3. Camp
Campgrounds can be found all over Iceland. You can camp in official campgrounds for $15-20 USD per night for a basic plot (a flat space for your tent, usually without electricity). Many campgrounds have common rooms so that, if the weather is terrible, you can stay indoors and stay dry.
Additionally, some hostels will also allow you to pitch your tent on their property. That way, you’ll have even more facilities/amenities at your disposal.
Camping is significantly cheaper than staying in hostels if you have your own gear and sleeping bag. However, there are rental outfitters in Reykjavik if you don’t. While renting gear will make camping more expensive, the prices are far from prohibitive when split between a small group.
Wild camping, while still legal in Iceland, is generally frowned upon as the recent tourist boom has led to far too many travelers abusing the country’s lax camping laws. Unless you’re visiting in the off-season, I would not recommend you wild camp.
4. Become a Hosteling International (HI) Member
Most hostels in Iceland (especially outside Reykjavik) are part of the Hosteling International group. This means they offer discounted rates to members. Hostel dorms usually cost at least $30 USD per night and HI members get 10% off that price. While there is an annual membership fee to join HI (around $20 USD) if you plan on staying in hostels during your trip, the membership will pay for itself in no time. You can get a membership at any hostel or online before you go.
5. Bring Your Own Sheets
As with other Scandinavian countries, many hostels in Iceland charge you a fee for bed sheets if you don’t have your own linens (they don’t allow you to use sleeping bags). The fee is around $10 USD, which is meant to offset the environmental cost of doing so much laundry with heavy chemicals. However, be sure to research your hostel thoroughly as some will not allow you to bring your own sheets and some won’t charge the fee (so prioritize hostels that don’t charge the fee!).
Note: If you plan on staying in the same hostel for a few days, you’re only charged the linen fee once.
6. Limit Your Alcohol
Due to high taxes, it’s very expensive to drink in Iceland. Shots are almost $10 USD, beer is that much or more, and wine is almost $15 USD. If you want to blow your budget, hit the bar.
It’s true that Reykjavik does have a lively nightlife so if you want to take part just try to hit the various happy hours around the city. Pretty much every single bar will have one. You’ll save a bundle still get to have a little fun.
However, beyond the happy hours, I encourage you to not indulge. No one wants to hike a volcano with a hangover and Icelanders usually don’t go out until past midnight because they want to get sauced at home on the cheap first. If you want to drink during your visit, stock up at the duty-free in the airport and bring it with you. It will save you around 30% off the cost of buying alcohol in the country!
7. Cook Your Own Food
I found food to be the most expensive thing in Iceland. Eating out, even on the cheap, costs about $15 USD or more per meal. Something from a sit-down restaurant with service can cost $25 USD or more! It’s easy for your food budget to go through the roof at those prices.
Instead, go grocery shopping and cook your own meals. All hostels, Airbnbs, and campsites have self-catering facilities. My grocery bill for three days of food was the same price as one meal at a restaurant. Make sure to shop at BONUS food stores as they have the cheapest prices.
8. Bring Your Own Tea and Coffee
Tea, coffee, or hot chocolate cost 500–900 ISK — even regular drip coffee or a teabag you put into hot water yourself will cost that much! If you bring your own, you can limit the times you have to buy it and save yourself a handful of krónur.
9. Eat Hotdogs
If you are going to eat out, eat at the sandwich and hot dog stalls you find through the cities. They offer the cheapest (but not healthiest) food in the country. A hot dog costs about $4 USD and a regular sandwich will run you about $13 USD. A small sandwich is about $9 USD. Icelanders have an odd obsession with hot dogs, so as long as the city has more than one road, you’ll find a hot dog stall around. You can usually find them at gas stations too.
10. Ride the Bus
The buses here are cheap and slow and they won’t stop at main landmarks, but they are an affordable choice for anyone not looking to drive or hitchhike. Since they don’t stop at the major sites, you can only use them to get from point A to point B (not to sightsee) — but that’s still better than nothing!
You can plan your route via the website (straeto.is) or use the official app (straeto.is/is/um-straeto/straeto-appid).
Though the buses operate year-round, not every bus follows every route every day of the year. You’ll have to plan accordingly and in advance to ensure your bus is there when you need it.
11. Rent a Car
If you don’t want to hitchhike, the best way to get around the country is by renting a car. They cost between $35-75 USD per day but you can split the costs with friends or by picking up travelers on the road. You’ll get a lot more flexibility than if you take the bus and if you can split the ride with a couple of people it will be cheaper too.
The best of Iceland isn’t found along its main highway so having the ability to visit more secluded (and less crowded) areas is going to make your trip more unique and more memorable. SADcars offers the cheapest car rentals in the country so check them out if you’re on a budget.
Use the website Samferda to find passengers. This website is very popular and you’ll find a lot of listings on it, especially between some of the bigger cities. (Note: You can also use this website to find rides. Even if you have to pay the driver, prices are about 50% of the cost of the bus.)
12. Couchsurf with Locals
Iceland has a very active Couchsurfing community. I stayed with hosts in Reykjavik and Akureyri and had someone else take me around the famous Golden Circle (the ring of attractions near Reykjavik). Getting involved with the community here is a sure-fire way to save money, get local insights, meet wonderful people, and get a free place to stay.
I met a lot of people through the website who took me in and showed me places I wouldn’t have found on my own. Even if you don’t use the website for accommodation, use the community aspect of it and meet some locals. The Hangouts from Couchsurfing is a great way to find travel buddies, get tips, and learn about local events.
13. Find Free Hot Springs
While the Blue Lagoon may be the most popular hot spring in the country, there are lots of others around the country that are free (or at the very least, less money than the overpriced Blue Lagoon). Visit the website Hotpot Iceland (hotpoticeland.com) to find the best hot springs all around the island!
Some noteworthy free hot springs are Reykjadalur, Seljavallalaug (it’s usually not that hot but it’s in an amazing location), and the tiny one near Djúpavogskörin.
14. Avoid Taxis
The cities in Iceland are small so there’s absolutely no need to waste money on a taxi because you can walk pretty much everywhere. The public transportation is also reliable and much cheaper and they run late so if it’s cold, you can take the bus! Iceland is already expensive enough. Don’t make it worse! Taxis start at almost 700 ISK ($6) before you even travel a single kilometer (they’re around 300 ISK per kilometer). That adds up fast — skip them if you can!
15. Take a Free Walking Tour
Free walking tours are a great way to learn about a new city, its main sites, and get a sense of the culture and history of where you are. I take free walking tours wherever I got!
If you’re going to be spending time in Reykjavik, be sure to check out one of the free walking tours in the city. CityWalk and Free Walking Tour Reykjavik both offer fun, informative, and comprehensive free walking tours to help you get introduced to the city.
16. Get the Reykjavík City Card
Get this card if you’re planning on visiting more than two museums in one day while in Reykjavik. With it, you’ll get access to Reykjavík’s museums and galleries, including the National Gallery and Museum, the Reykjavík Family Park and Zoo, the Árbær Open Air Museum, the ferry to Viðey Island, public transport, and the seven geothermal pools in the capital area.
You’ll also get discounts at various restaurants, shops, and cafés, and on city tours. Order online (marketplace.visitreykjavik.is) and pick your card up at Reykjavík City Hall. It’s 3,800 ISK for adults 1,600 ISK for kids, and free for kids 6 and under.
17. Bring a Towel
Towel fees are astronomically high at hostels, the Blue Lagoon, the My?vatn Nature Baths, and elsewhere in Iceland. Fees start at 500 ISK per towel. Avoid them all together by bringing your own. Also, you’ll need a towel if you plan on exploring any natural hot springs.
18. Buy Discounted Meat
I know it sounds gross, but like most Scandinavian countries, Iceland has super strict food laws that have them mark meat as “expired” way before most other countries do. The meat hasn’t gone bad — but rules are rules. As such, you can often find meat at 50% off the original price in the grocery stores on the day of expiration. This is when most locals buy their meat.
If you’re going to be cooking your own meals here (and you should be) stick to the discounted meat.
Iceland doesn’t have to be expensive to visit. Granted, it’s never going to be a cheap destination but it doesn’t have to break the bank either. By being flexible with your accommodation, limiting your drinking and eating out, and enjoying the abundance of free activities, you’ll be able to avoid the most common budget pitfalls the country will throw at you.
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a month-long road trip, Iceland will keep you entertained. And as long as you plan ahead and keep your budgetary wits about you, you’ll be able to enjoy (almost) all the country has to offer without spending your life savings in the process.
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Book Your Trip to Iceland: Logistical Tips and Tricks
Book Your Flight
Use Skyscanner or Momondo to find a cheap flight. They are my two favorite search engines because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned. Start with Skyscanner first though because they have the biggest reach!
Book Your Accommodation
You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels. My favorite places to stay are:
- Hlemmur Square (Reykjavik)
- Kex Hostel (Reykjavik)
- Akureyri Backpacker (Akureyri)
- Vagnsstadir Hostel (Hornafjörður)
Don’t Forget Travel Insurance
Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:
- World Nomads (for everyone below 70)
- Insure My Trip (for those over 70)
- Medjet (for additional repatriation coverage)
Looking for the Best Companies to Save Money With?
Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use to save money when I’m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too.
Want More Information on Iceland?
Be sure to visit our robust destination guide on Iceland for even more planning tips!
Becky
This is fantastic, thank you Matt! Iceland has long been on my bucket list, and I’m finally heading up there sometime in 2015 when I do my long-awaited European backpacking trip. I love these tips and will definitely keep them handy – especially good to know about the water, hitchhiking, and camping!
Znajkraj
Matt, there is another hint to travel through Iceland on budget: by bicycle! Iceland is one of the most popular destinations for bicycle touring. I know you know it 🙂
Clay
Awesome guide Matt! Thanks 🙂
David Greenberg
I’m trying to go to Iceland this coming winter for NYE and the week following it. I’m hoping to be able to hitchhike everywhere, as I’m not about to spend $400 to rent a Toyota Yaris for 9 days!
Hadn’t heard about the $10 bedding charge, but then again I’m hoping to exclusively Couchsurf and camp (going to be freezing).
Lynda
I heard if you fly icelandic air you can get a free stop over in iceland. I have not checked this out yet. The book bliss explains it
Ilona
That is exactly what I did. I went from Toronto to Frankfurt with Icelandair and got a free stopover in Reykjavik. Even if you’re just travelling for two weeks, you could spend two nights in Reykjavik and get a quick glimpse of the city and the Blue Lagoon and then fly home when you’re completely relaxed from soaking in the thermal water.
elizabeth
I took advantage of the Icelandic stop over. I had 4 days on my own without kids or husband. I made arrangement to rent a room in someone’s home via AirBnB. It was a large room with access to a kitchen and bathroom. At that time it was less then 50 dollar per night. I took buses around and booked my self on several tours. The Golden Triangle was worth it… Plus it included scuba diving in the Silfra Crack… The next tour I did was horse riding and whale watching.
I arranged to be picked up at the house I was staying… The whale watching was not worth it. But i got to see puffins. So that was cool.
The horses are very cute and unique. Plus we got ride through some lovely areas. I arranged everything before I left home.. Since my time was so short I wanted to make the best of everything.
The fist day I hooked with a couple of young gals sharing the room next to mine and we went to a fleamarket. There I got some good deal on Iceland Wool Sweaters. The later went to a reasonably priced place for the best fish and chips I have ever had …ever. One one of the days I took a ferry over to Viday Island. It it pretty but do not eat at the inn near the ferry dock. It ended up being 27 dollars for a ham sandwich with fries and a cup of tea… But I have to say the it was lovely but it would have been better to skip the food and just walk around. One afternoon I found a place in the middle of Rekjyvick that had the best lobster bisque. It was not dirt cheap but you get a huge bowl for around 12 dollar and it comes with bread… you with people you don’t know on these long benches. So that was fun… for the rest of my meals I had picked up food from the grocery store like cereals and Iceland skyr.. and some juices.
Plus the host suggested skipping the Blue Lagoon thermal baths. It is very expense and very touristy. Besides it is not even natural. In stead I went swimming at the local aquatics center.. It has 2 huge swimming pool and there are many thermal heated hot tubs with various degrees of hotness. I was there in the summer and the sun stays up all night long. It felt strange..
The Icelanders are very nice .
Rebekah
Iceland is a big dream of mine and I’ve always been nervous of the cost though. Hopefully camping/biking would offset the cost… but that tip about hitchhiking sounds pretty good too. As long as my mom doesn’t find out.
Marie
Fantastic article. I’ve had an obsession with Iceland (only enhanced by the cheap direct flights from Edmonton to Reykjavik) but have always been intimidated by stories about the costs. It’s great to see some very reasonable and practical solutions to driving down your day-to-day costs in the country. I’ll have to reconsider visiting soon!
Mike
Iceland has long been on my list of places to go to. This year I’m living in Europe and when I return to the US at some point this summer I’m hoping to stop by Iceland on the way. The cost of visiting was a large concern for me, so thank you very much for these sensible, cost-saving tips!
Ray
Matt,
Who did you fly with to Iceland? One of the comments above asked about Icelandic Air. They still offer up to 7 day stop overs in Reykjavik if you book with them for any flights from North America to select destinations in Europe and vice versa. Thought your North American and European readers should know in case they want to see Iceland, but have limited vacation time! Their offer plus your tips may give your readers good bang for their buck even if they tacked on a quick 3 – 4 day visit at the beginning or end of their North American or European trip.
Cheers,
Ray
Karyn
Hi Matt, this was a really cool article to read, because to be honest with you I had never thought it was possible to stick to a budget in Iceland. I’d kind of lumped it in with all those expensive European countries and never considered there would be ways to keep it this cheap.
I’m really glad you mentioned about the drinking water, because that was the first thing that sprang to mind when you mentioned that bottled water is $2.50. Honestly, I can’t understand why anybody in a country with safe drinking water would bother buying bottled water anyway. I know some people don’t like the taste of tap water, but you get used it (like with anything), and if you’re concerned about impurities, use a bottle with a filter. The environmental damage caused by single-use plastic water bottles is not worth the convenience of buying bottled water.
(Sorry, didn’t mean to hijack my own comment with a slightly off-topic rant, I just get worked up about that sort of thing, haha).
I agree with you on the bedsheets thing in hostels! How weird that some places don’t seem bothered by the risk of people bringing other sheets in from somewhere else.
Marie
It’s a good thing 99% of attractions in Iceland are completely free of charges (waterfalls, sunsets, views, etc.), because I found food and accommodation to be incredibly expensive considering the quality. $120 a night for a private room/shared bath? No thank you.
Next time I’ll go to Iceland I will definitely camp everywhere!
Eve-Lynn
We also loved Iceland and three of us drove a car around, making it a bit more affordable. One of the activities that we loved doing was joining the locals each night at one of their local pools. Almost every community has one and Reykjavik has many. It was very affordable (about $6 Canadian), a great experience, and far cheaper than going to the much more touristy Blue Lagoon. It is a wonderful way to meet the locals and there is nothing better than lying around in the many heated pools in the rain. One of the pools in Reykjavik even has a very large slide that is definitely a must.
Allen
The local pools are definetly worth the admission! Especially on those drisly cold days. They have hot tubs of different heat. People bring their kids, their date . It’s THE place to soak up local stories.
Another cost savings tip: the free walking tour offered by Marteinn. He’s a solo tour guide in Reykjavik who is trying to grow his own business. Very fun, insightful and cheap! Who better to learn from how to live cheaply than a recent student living on a budget?
Veronika
Thanks for the tips, Matt..! I’ve been long planning on visiting Iceland and I feel it in my bones that the time will be right very soon:) It’s very useful to know how to save a bit while in Iceland so that there’s money left for other trips 😉
I’ve heard a lot about the hitchhiking in Iceland and can’t wait to do it..!
Thanks, great post as always.
Kunal Chaudhry
This is awesome! Since I am so keen on going to Iceland, I’ll try and follow this. There’s nothing like travelling to a place and NOT having to say goodbye to your savings 🙂
Theresa Christine
I’m going to Iceland in December, and I’ve heard so many people say it’s expensive and it’s made me nervous. Thanks for listing prices! I will say that I live in the Bay Area, though, so those prices are basically what I pay for drinks and food as well… :-/ But now I feel much more prepared and know more of what to expect!!
Thank you!!
Dawn
Hubby + l (both in our 60’s) are travelling to Iceland Oct 2015. Many great tips, thanks. l think prices are ok, but then I’m from Australia + pay similar prices here.
Looking forward to the cold, currently 34°C here at 7pm.
Holly
Hey Matt!
Great tips. We went to Iceland last year and we too found it to be quite pricey. One thing we did to save some cash was to create our own walking tour to see all of the awesome street art in Reykjavik! It was pretty amazing. We also booked a package through IcelandAir — 5 nights in a downtown hotel with RT airfare, a Blue Lagoon spa package and a guided hunt for the Northern Lights all for about $995. After adding it all up DIY style we saved over $550. I didn’t hate it!
I definitely agree on the water bottle bit! I left my water bottle on my flight in so on the first day I bought a bottle from a grocery store and filled it up every day from tap. It was really quite comical because a handful of locals gave me a hard time thinking I had bought one new every day — the American carrying around bottled water. 🙂 They are quite proud of how clean their water is. It is the best natural drinking water I’ve had yet!
Silja
As an Icelander I can say this is all very correct! It’s very expensive to be in Iceland and those tips are incredibly worthy. It’s true with the water bottles, PLEASE do not buy water in Iceland… it’s ridiculous to do because they fill the bottles in the same place as the tab water comes from. Some people might not like the taste because it’s so fresh so what you do is put it in a bottle and leave it in the fridge over night. Camping is a great way to safe money but be careful to do it on places that is allowed!! We care deeply for our nature and we don’t like any travellers (local or not) to tear up our nature. Stay with a local and very likely they will be very happy about taking you guys on tours that would otherwise cost you a fortune! (like the golden circle or northern lights.. it’s sad how much they charge travellers for that)
Sheri
I really love your site and have come to it often while planning my first ATW trip starting this June in Iceland. I also have your book and hacking guide. 🙂 I just couldn’t make a good budget in Iceland no matter how much I tried. I’m a solo female and don’t really feel comfortable hitchhiking, even if it is Iceland. I read stories of people waiting for hours at a time waiting for the next car to come on very empty roads. I’m a photographer and enjoy getting up early to beat the crowds in locations so a bus really isn’t an option either. I will check out Sadcars though. Is there a trick to getting people to host you on couchsurfing? I asked multiple hosts and no one responded leaving me to book on airbnb and a few hostels around the ring road. Thanks for all your info and know that your site is very motivating to first time solo travelers such as myself.
Marc S
A bottle of wine for $12-20? That is downright cheap compared to Boston, where it is hard to find a bottle for less than $35 in a restaurant!
Also, consider WOW air as a cheaper alternative to IcelandAir. They charge for bags, but the base cost is significantly lower.
Joshi
This is pretty neat Matt! I missed my chance of visiting Iceland a couple of years back…next time I make a plan, this will remain my bible.
$54 per day is pretty good! I certainly thought of Iceland as a bit more expensive than that.
Jon
So, the reason I read this blog is because I am currently sat in my hotel in Iceland waiting to be picked up and taken back to the airport after a great 4 day stay. It was a present from my wife.
I didn’t do any research, paid no attention to what I was spending and have realised that I have spent a SHIT TON of cash in 4 days.
Examples:
1 meal and a few drinks in my hotel – 30,000 (£150)
1 pizza, 1 pasta, 2 lemonade – 7000 (£35)
30 minute taxi back from blue lagoon (missed our shuttle) 15000 (£75)
Now, I’m not complaining as it was all my own choice and frivolous spending but be warned… Iceland can suck you dry of lots of money in a heartbeat – so don’t do what I did… Pay attention!
Katie Scanlan
My husband and I are budget travelers as well. Iceland is very expensive, but your tips were especially helpful! Not drinking was a great way to save money, and on the night we treated ourselves, it was all the more enjoyable! As serial “type a” travelers, we enjoyed Iceland and your travel blog! We were so inspired by our visit, that we wrote a travel guide ourselves. Thanks for sharing your travel adventures!
Ellie
Thanks for these helpful tips, Matt! I’m an experienced traveler but am planning my first solo trip, and there are great money-saving tips in here. Thanks for the info about the sleeping bag advantage, though I’m not sure the regulations of WOW air will make it easy for me to get that on the plane! I’ve already been in touch with a number of people sharing rides on Sam Ferda, and hopefully that will help me find travel buddies for sharing driving costs Jun 28-Jul 3 2016. Keep up the great work! I hope they pay you for it.. : )
Yusman
Hi Matt..thank you so much for the excellent tips. Is there any specific tips to see the Northern lights? Thanks
Richard Adams
Awesome pointers! Iceland is a beautiful country, and offers spectacular sights for aerial viewing. With early planning, one shouldn’t miss out on helicopter view for the northern lights.
Nicolette
Yes to all of this! Beyond lodging and rental car, one of our biggest expenses was food. Shopping at BONUS (as you mentioned) is definitely the way to go. We spent next to nothing on breakfasts (and brought our own coffee from home)!