Ask departing backpackers for transport cards

Working holiday backpackers that are leaving Australia to return home or going to another country can be the source of lots of cheap and free stuff.

One specific thing to be on the lookout for are charge cards for the Australian capital city transportation systems. If you're staying in a hostel upon arrival in Australia or spending time with other backpackers, be sure to find out their intentions. People departing the country should be promptly asked about anything they will not be needing now they are leaving. It might cost you a beer to purchase them, but you are likely to get one or more city transport cards. Each of these will probably have a stored balance. It will be a little bit of a lottery, but you are likely to come out in front AND not have to find a vendor for the cards upon arrival in the city. This smart move will put you through steps in front.

Related Links:
Brisbane / Queensland Translink
Sydney / New South Wales Opal Card
Melbourne / Victoria MYKI card
Adelaide / South Australia Metro Card
Perth / Western Australia SmartRider card

Other tips in this category

Shop for the lowest price fuel
One way car rentals for $1 per day with car relocations
Save Woolworths and Coles fuel vouchers for 4c discount on fuel
Skyscanner for cheap flight comparison
Tuesday and wednesday are cheaper for flights
Use Gumtree for lifts
Use Uber instead of taxis
Buying bus passes from other travelers
Avoid toll roads and bridges
Ask around for a cheap mechanic or friend of a friend
Avoid checked luggage when flying
Avoiding paid parking
Buy a typical Australian car or van
Buy cars from locals
Don't get speeding fines, or other traffic fines, use bike helmets
Early morning or late night flights are usually cheaper
Road trip and ride share in groups
Free stop overs on international flights to see another country
Get SIM card from departing backpackers
Hitchhike
Look at Australian state of registration when buying a car

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