2006-08-22 10:38:59 · 12 answers · asked by rafflesibmnet 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Jose
try google earth and get it to list hotels on route
2006-08-22 10:40:11 · answer #1 · answered by raz 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In addition to considering cheap hotels, consider camp grounds. They are usually cheaper than hotels. Google Earth is a free program and has lots of folks who have posted reasonable rates for rooms around the world. There are also brochures in rest stops, but having some clue as to where you are going to stop before hand will prevent you finding all the local rooms sold out for some convention you did not know would be there. Staying in your vehicle is also possible, but not as comfortable as either a campsite or a room.
2006-08-22 10:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by Silvatungfox 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All the major chain restaurants and major truck stops will have free magazines and booklets with ads and coupons. These are printed for many different regions, so every time you eat or gas up, pick up a couple of these. Many of them have toll-free numbers, so you can call ahead to find out about room availability and to make reservations.
Some have pretty good deals that include meal discounts or even free breakfasts.
One of my favorites has been the Holiday Inn Express. The rooms are especially clean and nicely appointed. Plus they offer a free continental breakfast which includes doughnuts, rolls, hard boiled eggs, toast, fruit, coffee, tea, milk and juices. Cold cereal too.
Others offered similar deals. It was real handy, not to have to make another stop just to eat breakfast. I could put in a lot of miles before I had to stop again.
2006-08-22 10:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by Vince M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
2 years ago some friends and I drove from Michigan to southern California and it took us 36 hours straight through. Only stopping for short periods of time. But you might want to check hotels out forst because along the way there are areas that you wont find hotels close.
2006-08-22 11:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by HI:) 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do map quest and route yourself, then check out motel prices
that way, (you can also reserve the rooms if you'd like)
I personally choose to stop at the entrance of each state,
at the info. and welcome area. The booklets you pick up
have really good coupons in them for motels. Also, the
attendants will route you to the motel and call and reserve your
room for you if you choose.
Works great.
have a fun trip.
2006-08-22 10:47:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not figure out before you leave where you want to stop? That way, you can look online before you go for information concerning inexpensive hotels/motels. It'd probably simplify things for you.
2006-08-22 10:46:49 · answer #6 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drov e to Cali in 3 days from Orlando Fl. Save all the money you can, sleep in your car and pack your own food! Cali is expensive as hell!
2006-08-22 10:42:30 · answer #7 · answered by raiderking69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just drive.
along the way youll see some of the cheaper motels that advertise their prices. just stop at one of them.
also, when people drive that long they tend to end up going 85MPH by the end of the trip. just set it on cruise control and be safe.
2006-08-22 10:47:17 · answer #8 · answered by sean_mchugh6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motel 6 always works for me.
2006-08-22 11:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by OR1234 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stop at the rest areas, they have motel books for travelers. along the interrstate
2006-08-22 10:40:37 · answer #10 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comfort inns
2006-08-22 11:00:48 · answer #11 · answered by Benjii1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋