How much Motorcycle Travel cost in 2022/2023?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
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In this video, I will give you 5 tips on how to travel as cheaply as possible in 2022/2023. Most of you think that just because I have a TH-cam channel or sponsors I can travel whatever I want without thinking about money, right? I wish to be like that but the reality is different, especially now, when the whole world is changed and inflation is rising every day.
I have a video on this topic, but it is already 4 years old and I think that it is time for an upgrade. I still believe in the same principles and I am going to list them here, but I will also add some new ones that might help you make the right decisions. So let's begin!
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I totally stand behind the ~100E / day to travel across the EU. Did it this year in September and you are pretty much spot on. That is including passage and lodging in more expensive countries, like Austria or Switzerland. One VERY important tip, in my opinion, is that you MUST take into account the local shops closure time. You might be forced to go to a rather expensive restaurant to get a meal and a beer late in the afternoon, or pay extra in a gas station for lack of other options, while you could get the same or better from a grocery store for less money, provided you get to your target area before 18:00 (in most countries).
Again, thank you so much for your videos! Since I followed your advice on "how to get permission" back in 2017 I've been to 24 countries and 333 cities up to date :)
Also, out of curiosity, have you noticed that raising your hand in salute is a lost art across the EU?
If you mean from riders on the road, no it is not! I saw it everywhere.
I just came off a 1900 mile (2900 km) ride through Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, France. It was epic - last week of August and 10 days in September. I rode alone and avoided road that were wider than 2 lanes when i could or did not push at higher speeds. My old BMW Motorcycle at 70 to 90 kph was very fuel efficient getting better than 24 kms per liter. I stayed at small hotels and decent hostels with included breakfasts. Saw amazing things and did what I wanted including nice dinners and a beer. Gas was pricey. I tried to avoid big cities and instead embraced local flavor and smaller great regional towns. I averaged 110 euros a day for everything including museums, fees, coffees and treats. I did not pick up a speeding or parking ticket, felt my bike was not in danger ever nor did I ever feel i miss out on a thing. I was always clean, well sorted and safe. Next time I will pack even lighter, drop my big hard bags and take more time in places I may only pass once. I would rather leave the tent behind than miss out in the comfort of a good bed and nice breakfast for 15 or 20 euros more in Europe. (I can always motorcycle tent camp here in Western US which is a whole different thing.) I can not wait to go back next Spring.
One day, I will meet Pavlin and buy him great dinner to thank him for this great channel that lights a fire and wise adventure riding encouragement he promotes.
Thanks for sharing, Ted!
I really enjoy your channel because I always come away with having learned something new…!! Thank you for taking the time to put this type of video together. Looking forward to your next one.
Awesome! Thank you!
yes 👍 I travel on a budget of 100€ per day . €30 petrol , 25€ food and beer and 30€ camping and the rest on coffee 🤣🤣 and no plan in hot countries just ride 🤣🤣
Super!
Another excellent production, thank you.
Many thanks!
Another excellent video, Thank You!
My pleasure!
Really excellent summary!
Glad it helped!
Such good advice as ever Pavlin.
Thanks!
Well said my Man.
Thanks!
Right ... Must sum time spend on research before trip 👍
Yes 😊
Words of wisdom.
I'm 99% with you, my management insists on knowing that she has a hot shower and cold glass waiting for her. Not so much of a sacrifice to have her sharing my travels.
Good topic.
Safe,happy travels 👍
Whatever works for you!
Just one side note, after some research: wild camping in Spain is not legal, only in certain areas, if you get caught fines go from 30 to 3000 euro ! ! If you want to keep your travel costs in check, beware of this. Otherwise another great video :)
Thanks for the info!
I found out on ACT Pyrenees in September that camping outside high season was very affordable. And it helps your budget to get bread, cheese, olives and red wine in a supermarket. And start your morning with muesli. A basic holiday, yes. But perfect in sunshine. The "cheap" French petrol helped as well.
Thanks for your sound tipps and tricks, Pavlin. Günter from Nürnberg/Germany,
Thanks for sharing!
Come to Canada. Much cheaper is a real possibility. I rarely pay for a camp spot. Just pitch my tent or set up my hammock in the wils which we have lots of.
One day I will!
Thank you Parkin. I like to add to use booking/Expedia etc… for research. Check few dates ahead near your next destination the hotel rates. If there is a exhibition/concert/evenement prices will be already high. Avoid that destination, if you can. You will not find a cheap room anyway. Furthermore book direct : check in als walk inn. you usually get a better deal if the owner/receptIonist is aware that he does not pay any commission to those sites. If no,deal is possible you can always book online at the spot.
Agree!
I would also stay in hostels in Europe, the price is close to camping prices and I save time by not needing to pitch tents. also hostel staff can direct you to great places around town
True!
Man, I spent 4300 euros on my 31 days round trip of Greece in 2019. 600 euros only for ferries. And it was in september, off seazon.
Imagine doing that trip this year in august.
4500 km : Giurgiu (Romania) - Pella - Ioannina - Zakynthos - Ancient Olympia - Kalatama - Sparta - Mycene - Pireus - Creta - Santorini - Atena - Sounio - Delphi - Termopile - Platamon - Meteora - Kavala - Giurgiu.
Back then I thought that 1.3 euro per liter was pretty expensive for petrol. Remember those days?
Thanks for sharing!
In 2016, From Montenegro to Vladivostok whit WV Golf II, the two of us 26.600km -47 days, 3000€ (around 63€ per day)
In 2018, From Montenegro to Middle East whit Kawasaki KLE500 solo, 10.000 km 19 days 850€(around 45€ per day).
In 2022, From Montenegro to Mongolia and back whit Kawasaki KLE500 solo, 19.900km -38 days 1850€(around 49€ per day).
Yes, traveling direction East is much cheaper than the West!
@@motorcycleadventures Truth.
2019 from Montenegro to Portugal and back with KLE500 the two of us, 7000km -15 days, 1200€ per person( around 80€ per day)
Fair enough!
5:00. Hmmmm, seems like I posted a while ago to carry a tent just in case, and you said " no way" or something similar.
I always have a tent with me, but as I said in the video for some destinations is just in case.
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Bang on advise. the tenting days are over, especially in Asia where I live. Riding speds is also accurate. Speed is the most expensive commodity in the world, plus you see less. Motorcycle travelers are looked upon as heroes but never to forget that they have fat wallets. Still, i am careful and travel that way
Thanks for watching!
Very interesting topic, it all depends on your lifestyle and how much you spend on accommodation. In Sweden you can sleep for free in your tent in The forest, in Germany you need a campsite that small thing makes it more expensive. In Thailand you can stay in a hotel for less than you spend on a campsite in Denmark. What about Bulgaria can you camp for free or do you need a campsite and what will it cost for a motorcycle? It’s interesting to hear from different countries.
You can camp for free here.
Very Wise tips,
But regarding the the night stay, there are some countries that do not allow setting up a tent and staying in it, and one of them is my country, the United Arab Emirates
True, it was the same in Sardinia and Corsica. For that purpose I went to paid camping spots.
i got my bike on the back of my motorhome digs sorted food sorted i hate the rain and the cold
Fair enough!
Pavlin, if you don't mind, what tent are you using? Thanks
It is a Polish brand named Loop
Would you consider transporting your bike or renting locally if the destination has a lot of highways or expensive countries in between. Not sure what it would cost to.take bike as luggage across Europe to ride in Turkey for example
Yes, this might be an option for many destinations.
I’m currently travelling by motorcycle in India. Here are some costs, in USD:
Purchased local dual sport bike: $1,400 (will sell later, Hero Xpulse 200)
Petrol: $1.25/L
Mileage: 30 km/L
Bed for the night: $6 (ranges, but that’s typical)
Meal: $2.5 (ranges, but that’s typical)
Toll roads: $0 for motorcycles
Insurance: $0 included in cost of bike
Oil Change: $4.50
Flight + Visa: depends
Border district permits: $5 for up to 2 weeks each
Money aside, northern India has some of the best ADV riding around.
Worth it to plan a trip here!
I can confirm these rates.
My wide and I went to Spain as well as Italy and ended Up with 100€ per day for both of us together. We both ride Royal Enfield Himalayan and go Camping and ride slowly. Only If we go out for Dinner we end up with more € per day.
Thanks for sharing!
If you ride outside the high tourist season, booking accommodation about 1h in advance is good way exactly because of the last minute deals. Wild camping is illegal in many countries, so best to check the legislation of the countries you'll pass through. When I started planning my last trip, I too thought I will camp every other day, but after checking the laws, I did not even bring the camping gear. My reasoning was, if I will need to pay anyway, I'd rather have electricity and a roof over my head.
As I said the planning in advance is very important.
What do you think about taking a Suzuki xf 650 Freewind with around 50k km, on touring around Europe or Turkey?
Good choice!
My last trip around Thailand cost me about 35 euro per day all in.
Yes, Asia is cheap.
Just one thing. Most of the highways in Spain are free. So traveling this country on highway can be 0 € in tolls easily. At least that is my experiencia based on living here almost 31 years.
I never said that it is impossible to cross it without payment, I also did it this summer.
Thanks for the sensible talk on how to travel on a budget.
But what about income along the way?
How many TH-cam subscribers and viewers does a motorcycle adventure channel need to make a living on the road? Itchy Boots is probably doing just fine with 1.4 million subscribers, but she's the exception. - How many are needed?
And how much more expensive will the journey be when you also have to produce content and operate a TH-cam channel? How many subscribers do you have to have just to break even?
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- Thanks!
Clear advice. No more GoPros.
If money grew on trees you couldn't shake enough off right now. Affects us all everywhere. Still do it within one's means. Adjust the distance expense to suit the cash needed. In USA I estimate it could cost 200 to 250 dollars a day. Fuel is affordable compared to other places. Anywhere from $3.00 to 6.00 a gallon so not bad compared to other locations. Rooms are crazy expensive ($100-200) a nite so is camping (30 to 40 dollars). Park fees, stay away ridiculous. BLM land out west or National Forest land is generally free or minimal charge. It may put me in camper truck for a while. Pavlin, Wise advice for those who don't know.
Thanks for taking the time again!
how much spent on motorcycle also spent on mine, almost equal
Good!
Sorry, I love nit-picking, please don't hate me because of this... 😉
I'd like to add to #2 - if you live in Europe, you have to get to Asia first. Shipping, travel, customs, visas, permits and suddenl a trip in Europe, a riding distance from your home, doesn't sound that expensive 😁 I know, I know, Bulgaria is a spitting distance from asia, you lucky guy, you 😉
Even you live in the middle of Europe, direction East will be always cheaper.
@@motorcycleadventures Can't argue with that :)
For travelling in Western Europe. Don’t eat in restaurants, cook your own meals.
Prefabricated and ready to cock food is not cheap in any way.
@@motorcycleadventures Ohhh no, I hate the taste of those prefabricated meals. I take the time to buy and cook fresh food.
It needs hours to be cooked properly and I am not sure that you will make it cheap. I appreciate the good food, but on a trip, it is not a priority for me.
Are you aware of any insurance to have you covered against motorcycle theft across Europe?
Not many insurance companies will ensure a motorcycle. Cannot recommend any.
You’re Bulgarian, you know how to travel cheaply. You can get by with $2 and $200 you know the saying.
Absolutely!
Everything comes with a price, unfortunatly
Yes!
Did his Patreons „Sponsors“ saw any billets ? For sure he payed for nothing !
If you say so!