Road Trip Budget Tips
Insider Tips For Saving Money on the Great Summer Road Trip

Picture this: the windows are down, your favorite tunes are filling the air, and there's nothing but the open road ahead. Oh yeah, we're talking about the great American Summer road trip. This country is so vast and diverse, you can take a completely different trip just about every year. Mountains, rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, 250-foot-tall sequoias – it's all here.
But we get it – funds can get tight. Don't let that stop you from planning your dream route! We asked the experts to weigh in on their proven methods for slashing costs of the great Summer road trip. So get your playlist ready, wanderlusters.
Pack Your Own Snacks

Use Money-Saving Apps

Check Your Car Before You Hit the Road

Blaze Your Own Trail

Don't Overpay at the Pump

Stay and Explore Like a Local

Budget and Plan

Know Your Backup Plans

Scope Out Free Attractions

Check Your Data Plan
