Haggling and bartering over the (sometimes incredibly steep) price of souvenirs and snacks at market stalls is a holiday staple, but all too often, we are not blessed with the gift of the gab enough to stop ourselves being ripped off, and quoted a so-called ‘gringo price’. But then there always seem to be those seasoned experts of negotiation, who always seem to be able to secure the best deals for a fraction of the stated price... how do they do it??
Aside from being a great way to save the pennies whilst travelling the world, haggling is also a really great thing to engage in when getting to know the locals and becoming immersed in the culture of your chosen destination. In many countries, bartering is deeply ingrained in the local way of life, and is not only encouraged but thoroughly expected.
In the below infographic, travel comparison site dealchecker look into the art of haggling in some of the most popular holiday destinations around the world, to ascertain the best ways to bag yourself a bargain. From bluffing to blagging, chatting to simply winging it, here's how to do the dance finance in numerous different cultures (and succeed whilst doing so!)
Infographic by: www.dealchecker.co.uk
Aside from being a great way to save the pennies whilst travelling the world, haggling is also a really great thing to engage in when getting to know the locals and becoming immersed in the culture of your chosen destination. In many countries, bartering is deeply ingrained in the local way of life, and is not only encouraged but thoroughly expected.
Infographic by: www.dealchecker.co.uk
