Tips For Spending Less On Food On Your Business Trip

When you have to travel for business, either for workshops, meetings, or the like, you always find yourself looking at the same conundrum. You want to make sure that you are able to find places to eat while your are away on business, but do not want to break the bank doing so. Get to know more about some of the ways that you can be sure you spend less on food and drink on your next business trip so that you be sure that you are getting the most out of your per diem allowance or are spending as little of your hard earned cash as possible.

Look For Local Eateries With Happy Hour Specials

Happy hour is the ultimate in saving money while you are traveling for business. If you are looking to try some of the local food but do not want to spend all of your money on a single meal out, happy hour specials will be your best friend. As you walk or drive around the downtown area check for happy hour signs.

You can easily make a meal out of a few orders of discount happy hour appetizers if you keep them all to yourself. Or order several different kinds and share them with your fellow business travelers so that you can get more of a variety. Happy hour often offers heavily discounted items from otherwise moderately priced or expensive menus.

Try To Find Old-Fashioned Diners

Most cities and even smaller towns have a local diner that serves as a neighborhood hangout and the go-to place when they want a hearty homestyle meal. Traditional, locally owned diners usually have extensive menus and low prices in comparison to chain restaurants and more "upscale" places. If you are looking for a filling meal that is homemade on the premises, then an all-American diner is definitely a place you should seek out.

Keep Snacks And Even Quick Meals In Your Hotel Room

Many hotel rooms today come with mini kitchenettes or, at least, a mini fridge and access to a microwave either in the room or in a common area of the hotel. If this is the case on your next business trip, then you can save money by keeping at least some of your food items in the hotel with you.

Find a nearby grocery store or a convenience store and stock up on frozen or pre-made refrigerated meals as well as non-perishable snacks. Get bottled water and soda from the store to keep on hand. Then, you will have food to take with you during training sessions or between meetings and can head back to your room for dinner once or twice to avoid the cost of dining out.

 

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