Some goods are categorically not recommended to buy at the airport because you will not only not save money but also lose money.
Bottled water
A bottle of water at airports is 200 percent more expensive than in regular stores. Since passengers are not allowed to carry more than 100 milliliters of liquid on board, sellers can charge exorbitant prices.
Everyone wants to drink, so many are willing to pay an exorbitant price for a bottle of ordinary water without gas. To avoid unnecessary expenses, find a station with free water, which is available at many airports.
Electronics
The premium for electronic goods at airports is unreasonably huge, and the need for them is undeniable. How else to have fun during a long flight if not listening to your favorite track on your phone or watch a movie on your gadget?
Remember that buying headphones or charging will cost you less if you make it in a store or online. As a rule, electronics at the airport are more expensive than in ordinary stores. And popular chargers can cost twice as much.
If you have no other choice (for example, you need to make an important call or you have a 6-hour flight), then do not be too lazy to go around several shops and kiosks to find the lowest price.
Food
If possible, it is better to have a snack before going to the airport. Food at the airport usually costs several times more than in the city.
Moreover, travelers most often eat not because they are hungry but to brighten up the wait. Restaurants and food shops are aware of this and are overpriced.
If you want to eat on board and food is not included in the ticket, bring chocolates or nuts with you, which you can carry through security.
Suitcase
If you’ve bought too many things on your trip and are thinking about buying an extra suitcase at the airport, think again. Yes, you will buy a nice suitcase and pay for it like gold, but the quality is unlikely to match the price tag.
Souvenirs
Like most overpriced items at the airport, the souvenir vendors in the terminal profit from your lack of preparation. If you forgot to take someone a gift from a trip and want to buy a souvenir at the airport, get ready to fork out. The sellers know that this is your last chance to buy it and charge the appropriate price.
Currency
Currency exchange rates inside the airport can be much less favorable than outside. Many currency exchange offices take advantage of travelers who forget to exchange their money before their vacation and end up charging them extra money on the exchange rate difference. One solution is to wait until you are in town to withdraw cash from an ATM. This decision will be much more profitable for you.
Neck pillows
If you have a long flight ahead of you, make sure you have a neck pillow in advance and don’t buy it from the shops at the airport. It’s not about their price but about the fact that dozens or even hundreds of people have touched and felt them before you.
Medicines
At airports, the markup on medicines is completely unhealthy. If you do not tolerate flights well, then use folk remedies or buy medicines in advance. Try chewing on green apples, crackers, or herbal candies.
Reading on the road
A good book is your best friend while waiting for a flight. But don’t buy books at the airport. In addition to being much more expensive, the selection of literature leaves a lot to be desired. The bookstores in the waiting rooms sell only bestsellers, and you are unlikely to find anything that is worth a lot of money.
Perfume
The times when duty-free shops had low prices for perfumes are long gone. If you want to get a bottle of your favorite fragrance at a bargain price, do not rely on the airport, and do not burden yourself with unnecessary things. You will save much more if you go to a regular city store with discounts.