10 Travel tips for visiting Skellefteå , Sweden in 2022

Whether this is your first time visiting Skellefteå ,Sweden or not, it´s always good to refresh your knowledge on important travel tips. We have compiled a list of travel tips for visiting Skellefteå ,Sweden in 2022.

10 travel tips for visiting Skellefteå ,Sweden

1. Book your car rental prior to your flight

If one thing has changed drastically over the past 1.5 years, it´s the availability of car rentals (at sane prices). Car rental fees have increased in double digit figures worldwide, including in Skellefteå ,Sweden . Due to this, we wanted to start off the list of travel tips for visiting Skellefteå ,Sweden with this unconventional suggestion. Prior to purchasing your plane ticket, take a look at car rental prices and availabilities (if you will indeed be needing a car). Book a car rental and then proceed to book your flight. Doing so will save you the potential inconvenience of discovering your car rental will cost you a lot more than your flight did.

2. Book your flight early

With all do respect to sites claiming they can predict flight prices and the best time to purchase, the current (and near future) travel landscape makes it impossible to do so. So, in general, you are better off purchasing a flight as early as possible. 8 times out of 10, prices will go up closer to the date of travel.

3. Bring more than 1 credit card

Traveling with an AMEX card? Many businesses in Skellefteå ,Sweden do not accept AMEX. But even if you only use Visa and Mastercard, bringing more than 1 card will give you backup in case something happens to your only card.

4. Buy travel insurance that covers Covid

Cancelling travel plans due to Covid is a real thing. Protect yourself financially by purchasing a travel insurance that covers cancellations due to Covid.

5. Book refundable hotel rooms or apartments

It´s great to see that Airbnb has enticed their hosts to offer flexible cancellation policies. Regardless of if you plan on staying at an Airbnb or hotel in Skellefteå ,Sweden , make sure to book a refundable hotel "just in case". In addition, if you do book a refundable hotel, you can take advantage of post booking price drops that occur and save hundreds of dollars on your hotel with a service like Pruvo.

6. Allow at least 2 hours between flight connections

If you don´t have a direct flight to Skellefteå ,Sweden , make sure to leave at least 2 hours between connecting flights, especially if booking with 2 separate airlines.

7. Join Skellefteå travel Facebook groups

These groups are gold! Look for a specific Facebook group for travel tips in Skellefteå as opposed to a generic travel group. Join 1 or 2 groups that have the most engagement.

8. Book tours online

Klook, GetYourGuide and Viator all have a healthy inventory of tours and activities in Skellefteå ,Sweden . Check them out and compare prices prior to booking.

9. Report your credit cards

Depending on your country of origin, it is accustomed to report to your bank or credit card provider that you plan on using your card abroad. Failing to do so could prevent you from making transactions while in Skellefteå ,Sweden .

10. Travel during shoulder season

You will be able to save 25%-40% overall on your trip costs to Skellefteå ,Sweden if you decide to travel during shoulder seasons. As an added bonus, you avoid crowds.

What are your favorite travel tips for visiting Skellefteå ,Sweden ?