Seven Money-saving tips for visiting Ljubljana

We all love to spend money for things that interest us and that we want. Regardless of our budget size earmarked for the trip, any unexpected costs are unwelcome since they diminish our possibility to choose services and products which become too expensive. So, would you like to experience Ljubljana like locals and save an euro or two along the way? We gathered a few tips that are going to help you with that. They are suitable for families, businessmen, couples or individual travellers.

Take into consideration traffic regulations and other legal regulations of the city.
Even though it might seem unreasonable, tourists spend a lot of money on unexpected expenses, like paying a fine. In order to avoid that, we recommend (amongst other things) that you do not cross the street when the semaphore is red, do not smoke in closed areas and do not park on unmarked spaces.

If you're thirsty, drink water.
Ljubljana offers drinking water, therefore you can take a bottle with you and fill it in your hotel room or in one of the many drinking fountains.

Tips are not obligatory in Ljubljana
Good service deserves a praise, also in form of a tip. But if you cannot afford that or you were not satisfied with the service, a tip is not obligatory. The amount written on the bill is the amount you have to pay.

When you are in need of a toilette…
…there are public toilets available in Ljubljana. In case a public toilette is too far away from where you are, you can always go into the nearest bar or restaurant and ask whether you can use theirs. In the majority of cases they will allow you to use the toilette for free. However, it will be easier to realize this tip if you enter the bar alone and not in a big group.

If you don't know where you are, ask for help.
If you are not a big fan of studying a map and orientating yourself, ask a passerby where you are and in which direction you need to go. Due to Ljubljana being so small, there is a fair chance that you are only two minutes far from your destination and a local will be happy to point you into the right direction. By doing so you will not only save some time, but also money.

Park your car and continue on foot or by bicycle
A huge advantage of walking and riding a bicycle is that it offers you access to all corners of the city, even to those that are otherwise closed for traffic. With bicycle you will find parking space much more easily and save money since renting a bike can be simple and sometimes even free.

A walk to the Ljubljana castle.
A walk to the Ljubljana castle and an ascent to the hill are great opportunities for recreation. Not only will you be able to enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the city the entire time, but you will also save money because a walk is always free.

Follow these bits of advice and you will be able to spend your money for something you really want.