Tips for cheaper road trips

 
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Modified: May 20, 2009 at 3:03 pm | Published: May 20, 2009    Comment on this article Leave a comment

Finances are weighing heavily on the minds of Americans as they consider whether to take a road trip this summer.

An AP-Gfk poll found that 56 percent of Americans don't plan to take a leisure trip this summer. A majority of those people said they cancelled a trip for financial reasons.

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Still, 42 percent of Americans do plan a leisure trip. For those hopping in the car, here are six tips on how you can save money as you set out this summer.

• Keep an eye out for welcome centers near state lines. They're an excellent source of coupons for nearby motels and tourist attractions.

• Check the Internet for deals before you leave. A lot of hotels are offering discounts this summer. Super 8 Motels will take 15 percent off its nightly rate if you book eight days in advance.

• Bring a cooler. Food is one of the biggest expenses on any road trip. The more you get from the grocery store, the better. Travel site RoadTrip America lists dozens of “road food” recipes from Blackberry Rice Krispies treats to the hardcore road tripper's omelet in a bag. See them at www.roadtripamerica.com/recipes/recipes.htm

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