How to Make Extra Cash When You Travel

If you’re not ready to commit to traveling full time, but you want to earn some extra money when you do hit the road, there are a few ways to do that, says Lifehacker. 

There are some really good reasons to do this. Maybe you want to have a fancy dinner or take an expensive tour — even splurge at a fancy hotel. If these all sound appealing, here are some suggestions. 

First, think about selling your travel photos. 

“Sites like iStock, Alamy, Shutterstock, and Getty Images make it really easy to sell stock your own stock photography. You just upload your pictures and brands, businesses, or individuals might ask you to buy them if they like them,” says Kristin Wong. 

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Delivering packages is another way to earn some extra cash. 

“Roadie connects drivers to people who need to ship stuff (um, legal stuff) to certain destinations, some of which may be on your route. Depending on the gig, they can pay upwards of a hundred bucks, especially if you’re traveling long distance,” says Wong, who also recommends other sites such as CitizenShipper and WorldCraze. 

These services fit nicely into today’s popular sharing economy as does this next service: renting out your car or your parking spot while you are away. 

“Instead of paying to park your car at the airport, you could try to rent it out instead. Turo will list your car for rent while you keep it at the airport, and it offers $1 million in insurance coverage if your car is rented,” Wong says. 

Volunteering won’t earn you money, but working abroad can net you free stays or meals. 

“Depending on your destination, you might be able to work on an organic farm. You won’t earn extra cash, exactly, but you’ll get a place to stay and some free food, which frees up your budget for other travel expenses,” Wong recommends. 

For more recommendations and companies that can help you earn money, read on here.