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Savings Strategies

Smart Travel Tips to Save Money and Make the Most of Travel Deals

CIMB ❘ 31 Mar 2026

4 min(s) read

Planning a holiday should be exciting and not stressful. With the costs of flights, hotels, transport and activities adding up fast, overspending can quickly take the fun out of your trip.

Here are simple, lifestyle-friendly tips to help you plan smarter, save money, and make the most out of travel deals so you can enjoy every part of your trip.

Tip #1

Travel Off-Peak to Save Big

Travelling during off-peak periods like shoulder seasons or weekdays can avoid inflated prices for flights, hotels, and attractions.

Peak seasons such as school holidays, public holidays or festival often come with higher rates and larger crowds.

💡 Pro Tip: Travelling in the shoulder season gives you more room to explore at your own pace, making it easier to enjoy attractions comfortably and capture that perfect profile-picture moment 😉

Tip #2

Plan Your Entire Trip in One Place to Save Money

Keep your flights, hotels, airport transfers, car rentals and activities organised on one platform. This saves you money and keeps your plans stress-free.

💡 Pro Tip: Use Trip.com deals with your CIMB Debit or Credit Card/-i to stack savings from start to finish. There’s no minimum spend and no cap on the discount amount you can earn ✨

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Tip #3

Leverage on Loyalty Programme

Frequent flyer miles, hotel points and other loyalty rewards can save hundreds on future trips.

💡 Pro Tip: Combine loyalty points with promo codes, seasonal deals, or travel packages. For example, book hotels through partner platforms to earn points while applying discounts. Track expiring points to maximise value.

Tip #4

Use Frequent Flyer Passes to Stretch Your Travel Budget

If you fly multiple times a year, Frequent Flyer passes give you more value on every trip.

Tip #5

Make the Most of Travel Expos and Fairs

Travel fairs like MATTA Fair or MATTA Online offer exclusive deals on flights, hotels, tour packages and attractions.

If you’re planning to visit the physical fair, plan ahead by noting the booths you want to visit and check if the fair offers additional seasonal promotions to stack the savings.

💡 Pro Tip: The national MATTA fair in Kuala Lumpur is the biggest with the widest range of offer and only held twice a year. It is typically held in March/April and September, remember to keep an eye out for the official dates.

Tip #6

Grab Seasonal Flight Deals for Maximum Savings

Seasonal promotions are one of the easiest ways to save on travel without cutting experiences. If your dates are flexible, keeping an eye on limited-time deals or campaigns can help you stretch your travel budget further.

Here are some ongoing campaigns worth checking out:

✔️ Enjoy up to 50% cashback on flights✨ with selected CIMB Credit Cards¹.

📢 Campaign is valid until 30 September 2026.

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✔️ Stand a chance to win return flights for two to your destination of choice when you shop with selected CIMB Visa Credit Card/-i².

📢 Campaign is valid until 31 May 2026.

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💡 Pro Tip: Make it a habit to check for ongoing seasonal travel campaigns before booking your flights. Timing your purchase around promotions can free up more budget for experiences on your trip.

The Bottom Line: Budget for Experiences, Not Just Flights

Smart travel is more than cheap flights. When you plan carefully and combine tips with available deals:

You save money on essentials
You get to spend more on food, activities, souvenirs and future trips

The key is planning smarter, using deals wisely and stacking discounts wherever possible. Travel fairs, seasonal promos and frequent flyer passes all help you stretch your budget further.

^*Only applicable to CIMB Travel World Elite, Travel World, World Mastercard, Preferred Visa Infinite/-i, Visa Infinite, Visa Signature Credit Cardholders and CIMB Preferred Debit Cardholders.

¹ Only applicable to CIMB Preferred Visa Infinite, Preferred Visa Infinite-i, Travel World Elite and Travel World principal Credit Cardholders.

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This article is for informational purposes only and CIMB does not make any representation and warranty as to the accuracy, completeness and fairness of any information contained in this article. As this article is general in nature, it is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. You are advised to consult a financial advisor or investment professional before making any decisions based on the information contained in this article. CIMB assumes no liability for any consequences arising from your reliance on the information presented here.

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Smart Travel Tips to Save Money and Make the Most of Travel Deals

Tip #1

Travel Off-Peak to Save Big

Tip #2

Plan Your Entire Trip in One Place to Save Money

Tip #3

Leverage on Loyalty Programme

Tip #4

Use Frequent Flyer Passes to Stretch Your Travel Budget

Tip #5

Make the Most of Travel Expos and Fairs

Tip #6

Grab Seasonal Flight Deals for Maximum Savings

The Bottom Line: Budget for Experiences, Not Just Flights

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Travel Off-Peak to Save Big

Tip #2

Plan Your Entire Trip in One Place to Save Money

Tip #3

Leverage on Loyalty Programme

Tip #4

Use Frequent Flyer Passes to Stretch Your Travel Budget

Tip #5

Make the Most of Travel Expos and Fairs

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Grab Seasonal Flight Deals for Maximum Savings

The Bottom Line: Budget for Experiences, Not Just Flights

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