Too many people think travel is a luxury, but the truth is, there's no need to blow all your money to see the world. With good deals, some patience and a little bit of luck, anyone can score their vacation time without making too much of a dent on their savings account. Try these handy guidelines on how to get your travel fix on a budget.

Know when to book and travel

According to Cheap Flights via Forbes, the lowest airfare on average is offered on the month of September. The data crunched by the website also revealed that airfare is expected to peak from March to May, with average prices dropping in January or February and then again throughout summer and fall.

Of course, it's important to consider the destination in terms of predicting the prices of the airplane tickets. Seasons often determine highs and lows in airfares. According to a report from Click on Detroit, a Europe trip is cheapest from November to February so budget-conscious travelers can avoid honeymooners and tennis Grand Slam events during the spring and summer months.

Visit city centers

Sure, the prices in urban centers might be a bit higher than shacking up in the outskirts, but tourists will get to cut back in transportation costs by staying near the attractions, a report from Tribune points out. This way, using the public transportation system is faster and easier, and travelers can even opt to go on foot when simply looking around and exploring the city. There also tends to be more options for affordable food, accommodations and activities in the hubs.

Go local

Cutting back on daily expenses is crucial in surviving the journey on a shoestring budget. To do this -- and experience the local culture more completely at the same time -- tourists can opt to live like the locals instead of splurging on expensive restaurants and resorts. Airbnb offers an assortment of accommodations for a fraction of hotel prices. For food choices, go outside. Some of the cheapest, most colorful cuisines are found in the streets. Ask your host or hostel managers for recommendations on the best eats around.

Be web-savvy

These days, it's easy to get the best deals as long as you're keeping up with the latest news online. A report from The Guardian listed down the most useful websites to keep track of when seeking out the most economical flights for a trip including Kayak, Skyscanner, Hipmunk, TripAdvisor's Flight Finder and Flycheapo. Google Flights is also a handy tool for travelers. Aside from Airbnb, there are more online hubs to scour for accommodations such as Hotels.com, Booking.com, DorisandDicky, Nightswapping.com and others.