We asked 14 travel experts to share their No. 1 tip for saving money when they're on vacation

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Being flexible with your travel dates, being open to where you stay, and even simple things like bringing food to the airport can help save you money.

• Traveling can be an expensive endeavor if you don't approach it with a plan.
• Being flexible with your travel dates, being open to where you stay, and even simple things like bringing food to the airport can all help save you money and stress.
• We talked to 14 travel experts to get their takes on the best ways to save money on vacation.
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When you're on vacation or traveling, the last thing you want to worry about is your budget - and whether you're blowing it.

But if you don't think about it in advance, you could easily overspend when that money could have been put to better use.

Read more: How to create a travel budget and stick to it, according to someone who's been traveling abroad for over 2 years

"Budgeting, or saving just some of your money now, will pay dividends later," Will Hatton, founder of TheBrokeBackpacker.com and Hotel Jules, told Business Insider in an email. "The theory of saving a small amount each day - whether it's ordering a medium-sized meal, staying outside the city center, or taking the bus - can pay dividends in the long run."

He said some places, even within the same area, can be more expensive than others, so you need to skew your budget accordingly.

"For example, if you are going to spend two weeks in Thailand, then two weeks in Australia, your budget may be 50-50, (but) you should adjust it to 25-75, or else you will quickly run out of money in Australia," Hatton said. "Being front-heavy with your money may result in you missing out on experiences, trips, and adventures later."

We asked 14 travel experts to share their No. 1 tip for saving money when they're traveling. Their answers are helpful to anyone who needs help saving money on their vacations.