10 Tips to Cut Asia Travel Cost

1. **Fly weekdays**: 30% cheaper than weekends

2. **Use LCCs**: Peach, Jetstar, Scoot

3. **Stay 10min+ from stations**: Same 3-star, half price

4. **Street food + local eateries**: $2-3/meal

5. **Subways & buses**: 1/5 of taxi

6. **ATM cash withdrawal**: Cheaper than forex fees

7. **eSIM over pocket WiFi**

8. **Shoulder seasons**: Just after Lunar NY/Golden Week

9. **3+ night discounts**: Some hotels 30% off

10. **Prepaid transit cards**: 10% off per-ride