My husband and I are travelling to move to Arizona from Long Isalnd New York, we will need to have a place for lodging, food, meals, gas, and any emergenices that may pop up. What is a good way to plan this road trip without spending too much. We do have money saved but we want to use it wisely. Thank you for your answers.
2006-12-09 05:32:23 · 7 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
i can answer this! i just moved to arizona from washington state. one way we saved extra money was really to make our lunches. we were on the road for 3 days... i made sandwiches for the first day and packed yogurts, pudding chips ect... kept the mayo mustard and bread in the cooler so when we got to the hotel room we made sandwiches for the next day... now i was driving an explorer while my boyfriend drove the uhaul... i looked out for the cheapest prices in gas since i was able to go faster... one i felt that i found it then i'd call him and let him know (trust me this saved.. one exit difference meant a difference in 60 cents per gallon)... we didn't stay at fancy hotels... no need it's not a vacation it's simply a place to rest your head and get ready for the next day... we actually came out on top when we got to arizona... spent 300 less than we thought we would by avoiding fast food (which moves through your body quicker making more rest rooms stops) and if you have water/gatarode or pop buy it ahead of time in bulk you'll save more money!!! hope this helps. oh and welcome to arizona you'll love it!!!
2006-12-09 05:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by heartbreaker6713 3 · 10⤊ 0⤋
Well I think obviously the first answer would be to have a car that is good on gas. If you are moving your entire life, though, you might not be able to fit it all in a small hybird car!!! But, that having been said, the first thing to do would be to contact AAA. They will give you a Trip Tik, which they will mail you maps for free, and highlight the best routes,marking where they may be detours, etc. They will also give you state books which will have coupons and discounts for hotel and restaurants. Now, food will be what you'll end up spending the most money on, so it would be cheapest to buy things at a grocery shop, like snacks and sandwiches,etc ahead of time, and keep a small cooler easily at reach in the car. Every so often you'll need to stop and refresh the ice, but think about how much eating out every meal of the day can add up! So, settle for a few bags of chips or whatever you'd like to snack on rather than a pricey meal. Other than that, it would just be the same common sense, you'd use when traveling anywhere. Best of luck to you!!!
2006-12-09 05:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
become a member of AAA. They will help plan the fastest route and the membership comes with perks like discounted motel and travel discounts. They will also point out where you can run into construction and advise you on ways around if possible. It's well worth it. They helped me out so much on my move to Arizona from Kentucky.
2006-12-09 05:36:26 · answer #3 · answered by RocketJayDolphin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i replaced into going to declare with the help of bike, yet you probably did point out secure practices. with the help of auto, and stay in small cities once you get resorts for the night. avert staying in extra effective cities in one day. they're extra high priced, and that they are oftentimes (no longer consistently) no longer as secure. Plan forward. in case you may. call each and each hotel promptly and ask for his or her terrific fees. do no longer call the hotel's 800 style. oftentimes you will get low value rates that may not be publicized. rather of going to eating places, save at interior sight grocery shops and %. sandwiches each and on a daily basis. you may consume them alongside the way. sparkling fruit is a physically powerful snack, and much less high priced besides. Have a chilled and secure holiday.
2016-10-14 08:30:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually stay at Motel 6 when I drive across America. They usually have the lowest rates and they are purposely located along the Interstate highways.
If you go to their website, they'll provide you a map of all their locations between your start and end destinations.
http://www.motel6.com
2006-12-09 06:10:22 · answer #5 · answered by patrioticjock 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you folks are willing to go extreme :), ride a van, sleep in it (u can remove the backseats and lay a mattress there). And then save on food. Those two are I believe you can save the money most.
2006-12-09 05:36:07 · answer #6 · answered by Benny M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a tripik from AAA (auto club).
2006-12-09 05:35:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋