(even if everyone has a different budget)

Your group chat is pinging nonstop, the destination is set... but are you all sharing the same budget? One person is searching for hostels, another dreams of a charming Airbnb, and someone is still unsure if they can make it at all. No stress: with a little extra planning, you can make the trip feasible for everyone – without drama or financial haze.

1. Agree on a budget range together

Before you start dreaming of luxury activities or idyllic beaches: first, talk about numbers. Not one strict amount, but a realistic range that everyone feels comfortable with. What’s the most important? Staying close to the beach, having a nice accommodation, or cool activities?
By clarifying this in advance, you prevent misunderstandings and ensure everyone feels heard. Budget-friendly doesn’t mean boring; it means thoughtful. A trip built on clarity always runs smoother than one full of assumptions.

2. Mix & match plans

A classic: thinking that you have to do every activity together. You don’t have to. One friend might want a fancy dinner or boat trip, while another enjoys a city walk or picnic. Flexibility = freedom.

With Potje you create separate funds:

• Basics: accommodation & transport

• Optional: excursions, dining out, extras

This way, everyone can participate in the parts that match their budget (and desire). Structure with room for personal choices – no one exhausted, no one broke.

3. Start saving together early

Small amounts work wonders if you start early. Once the budget and dates are roughly set, open a Potje for the group. Occasionally throw in €5 or €10. Gradually, you’ll see the balance grow – motivating without awkward payment reminders.

Starting early = less stress right before departure. It feels like a joint project, not just the plan of one organiser where you “tag along”.

4. Keep it fair & relaxed

Great trips are not just about planning, but about communication. Say what is feasible and what is not. Does something need to change along the way? Totally fine. Budget-friendly means staying flexible and focusing on the experience, not the perfect plan.

When everyone feels free to say “no” or offer alternatives, the atmosphere is relaxed. The best trips are rarely the most expensive – but those where everyone feels welcome and at ease.

Ready for departure?

Whether it’s a weekend away, a day trip, or a longer adventure: group travel doesn’t have to be complicated (or costly). With a little structure, one shared Potje, and an open mindset, that vague idea in the group chat turns into a concrete, affordable reality.

👉 Start your group account today via the app