Published: 18/06/2017
and written by L Sherman
As the weather gets warmer and the sun begins to make more of an appearance, you may be getting ready for your summer holidays. Take a look at these 20 top travel hacks from Mr Lender to save you money and make your journey a little more stress free.![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_425996818.jpg)
1. Buy your currency before you go to avoid high exchange rates
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2. If you do need to get currency out while you’re away, make sure you tell your bank you’re travelling or they may block your card
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_387276601.jpg)
3. Also, use an ATM to draw out money as they’re unlikely to charge commission
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4. Check for flights on Skyscanner, Kayak or Momondo to get the best deals
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_444030277.jpg)
5. Enable private browsing on your computer before looking for flights to get a cheaper deal
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6. Utilise your phone – instead of buying translation books and maps, download apps to your phone instead
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_391487998.jpg)
7. Instead of hiring an iron abroad, roll your clothes to avoid creases and save space
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_407414497.jpg)
8. Use a bulldog clip to protect the head of your razor
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_452581447.jpg)
9. Keep your clothes clean by wrapping your shoes in a shower cap
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_390762943-1024x1024.jpg)
10. Avoid losing hairpins by storing them in a tictac box
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_456006880.jpg)
11. Protect your cables and chargers by storing them in a sunglasses case
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12. Take an empty bottle to the airport and refill it once you’ve passed through security instead of buying a bottle at the shop
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_243881668.jpg)
13. If you want to drink anything other than water, you can take miniature bottles on board the flight, as long as they’re below 100ml
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_556470136.jpg)
14. Keep your clothes smelling fresh by putting a tumble dryer sheet in your suitcase
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_586004915.jpg)
15. Use a contact lense case to pack small amounts of liquids
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_104033492.jpg)
16. Use Airbnb instead of booking expensive hotels privately
![Airbnb](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Airbnb-1-e1491394419586.jpg)
17. Never be caught without your passport and travel documents – scan them to your email
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18. If you’re an iPhone user, you can save your boarding passes to your in-phone wallet
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_328551176.jpg)
19. Keep your luggage safe by marking your case as ‘fragile’ – this should prevent any breakages
![travel hacks](https://www.mrlender.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shutterstock_628243232.jpg)
20. Pack a few pieces of underwear in your hand luggage just in case anything happens to your suitcase
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