Comments on: 8 budget tips for a cross-country road trip http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-ways-to-save-money-on-a-us-cross-country-road-trip/ travel culture worldwide Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:15:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Money Saving John http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-ways-to-save-money-on-a-us-cross-country-road-trip/#comment-7678 Money Saving John Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:52:04 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=1050#comment-7678 I'm a big fan of couchsurfing too. In addition to being free, it's also a great way to get the inside scoop on the places you visit. I’m a big fan of couchsurfing too. In addition to being free, it’s also a great way to get the inside scoop on the places you visit.

]]> By: Kristen http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-ways-to-save-money-on-a-us-cross-country-road-trip/#comment-5896 Kristen Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:16:15 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=1050#comment-5896 If you're part of a frequent flyer program, sometimes you can get free hotel rooms after you get enough points. I'm not exctly sure of all the specific details; a friend I road tripped with was the one who got us a free room for the night, but it's something worth looking into. Also, I've found that family, friends, acquaintances, friends of friends, family of friends, etc. are usually more than willing to let you sleep on their couch for the night if you're stopping in their city for the night. Before you travel, ask friends and family if they know anyone along your route. It saves a ton of money! If you’re part of a frequent flyer program, sometimes you can get free hotel rooms after you get enough points. I’m not exctly sure of all the specific details; a friend I road tripped with was the one who got us a free room for the night, but it’s something worth looking into. Also, I’ve found that family, friends, acquaintances, friends of friends, family of friends, etc. are usually more than willing to let you sleep on their couch for the night if you’re stopping in their city for the night. Before you travel, ask friends and family if they know anyone along your route. It saves a ton of money!

]]> By: Amanda, traveling wedding photographer http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-ways-to-save-money-on-a-us-cross-country-road-trip/#comment-2196 Amanda, traveling wedding photographer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:09:31 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=1050#comment-2196 I am on the road about 6-7 days out of each month. I get really good hotel deals by using hotwire ( you see the star level and area, but not the exact hotel until you buy ). Priceline is really good too. Try bidding on a hotel with priceline or using hotwire if you aren't already familiar with those websites. The grocery idea is good too. I always bring veggies and fruit with me ( and an empty water bottle ). I am on the road about 6-7 days out of each month. I get really good hotel deals by using hotwire ( you see the star level and area, but not the exact hotel until you buy ). Priceline is really good too. Try bidding on a hotel with priceline or using hotwire if you aren’t already familiar with those websites.

The grocery idea is good too. I always bring veggies and fruit with me ( and an empty water bottle ).

]]> By: Rob http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-ways-to-save-money-on-a-us-cross-country-road-trip/#comment-2321 Rob Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:49:34 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=1050#comment-2321 Rather than national parks, how about the free national forests or wilderness areas? Rather than national parks, how about the free national forests or wilderness areas?

]]> By: Julie http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-ways-to-save-money-on-a-us-cross-country-road-trip/#comment-2313 Julie Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:30:30 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=1050#comment-2313 Glad you all found the article useful! Jon-- you're not alone in that Wal-Mart parking lot; lots of RVs use Wal-Mart lots as their nightly stop! Glad you all found the article useful! Jon– you’re not alone in that Wal-Mart parking lot; lots of RVs use Wal-Mart lots as their nightly stop!

]]> By: NYCity Mama http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-ways-to-save-money-on-a-us-cross-country-road-trip/#comment-2311 NYCity Mama Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:35:24 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=1050#comment-2311 How perfect is this! We're leaving at the end of the month and all this info is exactly what we needed. Thanks! I'll link this article in my travel posts. Thanks! How perfect is this! We’re leaving at the end of the month and all this info is exactly what we needed. Thanks! I’ll link this article in my travel posts. Thanks!

]]> By: Jon Wick http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-ways-to-save-money-on-a-us-cross-country-road-trip/#comment-2149 Jon Wick Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:04:41 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=1050#comment-2149 Julie- great read, when I found myself in a push coming to shove situation, I've taken the refuge of my backseat in a Walmart parking lot. Definitely never ideal, but I had a clean bathroom in the morning! Julie- great read, when I found myself in a push coming to shove situation, I’ve taken the refuge of my backseat in a Walmart parking lot.
Definitely never ideal, but I had a clean bathroom in the morning!

]]> By: Christine http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-ways-to-save-money-on-a-us-cross-country-road-trip/#comment-2308 Christine Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:48:55 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=1050#comment-2308 I will be referencing this article on my trip, thanks Julie! I will be referencing this article on my trip, thanks Julie!

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