3 Quick Road Trip Tips You Need to Know

by Keith Huckabay
Road Trip Tips

Here are a few ways you can save some money on your next four-wheeled adventure.

Try these three money saving tips for your next road trip. We have the ideas you need to know.

1. Budget beforehand

If there's one rule of financially savvy vacationing, it's this one: Make a budget before you hit the road. It can be easy to justify any large, impulsive budget. A few dollars here and there can quickly turn into one big expense.

Instead, take control of your spending by giving yourself a realistic goal of how much you' want to spend. If you end up a few dollars over, you can make up the difference much easier than if you were to later find out you greatly overspent. Making a budget also gives you an idea of how much you need to save between now and the start of your road trip
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2. Feed your future

Gas station food might be an attractive option after you've spent all day on the road, but it is not always the best plan. In addition to the cost, such food is generally fried and unhealthy. You probably do not want to spend the first few days of a great vacation sweating off a pound of fried cheese! Beyond the food, spending money on bottled beverages can do some quick damage to your budget.

As much as possible, prepare your snacks before leaving. Even if that means just putting snack-sized bags of chips together out of a big bag and filling a cooler jug with water, the cost savings are well worth the time. If you're feeling more on top of things, consider packing bread and sandwich fixings to save on roadside lunches.

If you plan on stopping at restaurants for dinner, consider shopping ahead of time at a gift card exchange site where you can grab other people's Christmas rejects for a fraction of the price, or check Groupon for good restaurant deals in most cities across the U.S.
3 Quick Road Trip Tips You Need to Know

Here are a few ways you can save some money on your next four-wheeled adventure. Try these three money saving tips for your next road trip.

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3. Vet your vehicle

Nothing will influence the road trip experience more than your choice of vehicle. This is where you will spend a large chunk of the day, so you want to make sure it is as comfortable as possible. Beyond a thorough cleaning, consider what maintenance tasks you have been putting off. Get a tire rotation and an oil change before you leave to avoid having to pay for expensive repairs on the road.

Finally, you will also want to make sure all the legalities are covered. Make sure your insurance is current and you know where your insurance card is located. Call your insurance company to make sure you are covered if someone else is driving your car. Confirm that your plates are current and that you know where all your important documents are. Taking these steps can prevent an expensive and time-consuming ticket!

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Author Bio

Keith Huckabay

Take 3 parts Internet Junkie, 4 parts Broadway Fanatic, 1 part News Addict, 2 parts Comedy Enthusiast, and mix it with some ice in a blender and you get Keith. He is highly energetic and brings just a little bit of quirky to all he does. When he’s not marketing his pants off for PrimeWay, Keith likes to hold court with his friends over a nice dinner or traveling new places.

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