If you’re the type of traveler that likes to squeeze in lots of attractions when you visit new cities, but you’re having trouble keeping a solid budget for it, rest assured, there are plenty of options for seeing a lot of attractions without blowing your travel budget—here are a few ideas.

Location matters!

At first glance, you may think that getting a hotel right downtown is too expensive, and it certainly can be. But when you consider the time and money it can take to get to other major attractions, which are also likely to be located downtown, sometimes it’s worth it to book something right in the center, or at least on a reliable transit line so that you don’t have to worry about traffic and parking if you have to travel a little ways to get to the city center. Consider using a discount hotel booking site like Travel Set Go to find inexpensive hotels in the neighborhood closest to the attractions at the top of your list.

Buy daily or weekly transit passes.

Many cities offer special transit passes which can make getting around so much easier. It’s worth it to figure out ahead of time whether a weekly pass will work well with your budget (consider the cost savings on this instead of renting a car in a busy city). Or perhaps you are able to pinpoint two days of the week where you know you’ll be covering a lot of ground, and then purchasing passes only on specific days.

Plan your visit around freebie days.

Many city museums and galleries offer discounted day or evening rates, usually during mid-week. The only caveat is that these times are usually busy, so try to get there well in advance in case of line-ups.

Walk or bike it!

If you’ve got the extra time on your hands, why not get a little exercise by walking or biking around the city? All you need is a sturdy pair of shoes and some decent weather gear. You can even try walking one way and taking an alternative route home…this can be a fun way to explore different parts of a new city, just be sure to ask your concierge to point out any dangerous areas before you set out on your adventure.

Buy attraction passes.

Many cities offer special tour passes or passports that cover the most popular tourist destination hotspots at lowered prices. For instance, the New York Pass offers flexible purchasing options for up to 90 city attractions, and visiting three in one day can save you up to 70% off.