Things You'll Need:
- Full tires and oil change
- Picnic lunch and snacks
- Tent
- Coupons
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Step 1
Share the financial burden. If you’re traveling with friends or other adult family members, ask everyone to chip in for gas. If they’re along for the ride, they should have to pitch in, as well.
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Step 2
Keep your car in tip-top condition. You can easily save money on gas by making sure your oil has been changed, and your tires are full of air. Just taking care of these two items can help you save money on gas.
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Step 3
Bring a picnic. Rather than stopping along the way for meals, consider packing your lunch instead. Part of being out on the open road is enjoying being out in the open, so stop at a beautiful spot and unpack your picnic. You can also bring along snacks and bottled water.
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Step 4
Camp out. You can save money on a road trip just by choosing to sleep in your own tent instead of paying for a bed and breakfast or hotel room. Just check out possible campsites ahead of time to know the safest ones on your route.
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Step 5
Find inexpensive activities. You can save money and still have fun on your trip. Depending on the time of year you’re going and what day of the week, you may be able to enjoy attractions at a discounted price. Don’t be embarrassed to use coupons or take a couple of hours to listen to a time-share promotion for that free pass.
