Why is it that so many places nowadays have bathroom fees? Like, you have to pay 50 cents to use the bathroom, or you have to buy something to use the bathroom? Does it really effect the business all that much?

Like many of you, I don’t always want to spend money to use the toilet.

Here are some tinkle tips to save a penny on toilets.

When in doubt?

• BARS – Bars are the best way to use the restroom! There are usually lots of people and no one has any idea whether you are coming and drinking, or just leaving.
• HOTELS – Depending on the size of the hotel. Only go into the large Hotels to use the toilet. I’ve had a friend go into a small one and barely made it out in the clear!
• STARBUCKS – already global and an easy way to use the toilet without paying!
• MUSEUMS – Museum entrances are usually beautiful and a great place to take a quick break before you embark again on a long walking adventure.
• DEPARTMENT STORES – Mostly all of these will luckily have free bathrooms.

Apps:

• Toilet Finder – It tells you how close you are and if it is Free. The App is also in many cities around the world!
• BathroomMap 
• SitOrSquat