Road Trip Tips

It's about that time of the year that the open road becomes a way out of the daily stress.  Yourself, some friends, or your family hop into the car to begin the voyage to a place to relax away from home.  Some people take time to plan out their trip while others just grab and go.  No matter where your destination is, or how much planning you put into your trip, here are a few tips to help lower your expenses along the way.

Some of the top expenses is food while rolling down the road.  One way to combat the price of food is to try to take some of your own.  Purchase an ice chest and pack it down with soda, water, lunch meat, snacks, and enjoy.   This will not only keep you stocked with things to eat and drink down the road, but will save you some cash!

One of the most costly expenses when traveling is gas.  It seems fuel prices are a constant worry as the costs sky rocket around high demand (peak) times of the year.  Summer, of course, is no exception to the jump at the pump.  The best way to combat this is to check gas prices online before and during your travel(s).  Applications for your cell phone can assist with finding out gas prices along the way (or even where you live).  One of the most used applications is Gas Buddy which is free.

Just these two small tips can save you quite a bit of money while on the open road.....