My 3 friends and I are starting out road trip in connecticut in the summer of 2009 and going up and down the 48 contiguous United States and we were wondering if people could give us some websites that could give us ideas to save money, plan it out, and find paces to see and sleep. Also, any personal experience and wisdom will help! Thanks in advace! One more thing. Should we rent a car or use our parents???????????????????????...
2006-12-28 02:52:58 · 6 answers · asked by Baker 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Hi, I would contact the welcome centers of each state you are planning to go through. They will send you complete informatiion for that state. Also, get their coupon books for hotels or motels. You can usually save a lot of money that way. The only negative in this, you usually cannot make reservations, it is first come first serve, so if you need every scheduled before hand, this might not work for you. Hope this helps. As far as renting a car or using your parents, I would suggest renting. Your parents may not be able to loan their car for that length of time. es
2006-12-28 03:20:16 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grab an atlas and do your own thing. I have done the trip a few times. You cannot plan for accidents or construction. Make sure to get the Traveller coupon book in the rest areas. Discount hotels. Eat at truck stops. Food is decent and usually cheaper. Buy the cheapest gas you can. You will burn it off soon enough. Get a tune up before you go. Make sure you have a spare tire, and the tools to change it. This is a beautiful country. Stay off the highways when you can. Contact me if you would like more info.
2006-12-28 03:12:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use the AAA website, where you can make your own triptik. However, you must be a member in order to use that particular function on the website. I would strongly suggest you join, as the road service ( God forbid) comes in handy.
I wish you luck. I always wanted to start with one US Highway, and go from start to finish. My trip would be on US 17 starting here in Florida, and going north, then sometime go on US 30 east to west.
Keep in touch and let us know how it went, and look for wifi spots!
Use a rental, just watch the mileage...
2006-12-28 03:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by buddha bill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah....yet presently i'd desire to discover a dogs and cat sitter first yet yeah, i do a roadtrip a minimum of two times a 300 and sixty 5 days and generally do 4 or 5 day journeys a 300 and sixty 5 days additionally. each so often you in basic terms would desire to get out of the city and notice some random stuff. me and my woman constantly visit denver a minimum of as quickly as a 300 and sixty 5 days and take 3 days to get there besides the actuality that it in basic terms takes a million long day's tension. we would particularly play around and not take the interstate and notice roadside attractions like the monument to andy the footless goose. i decide directly to make certain some random non-turisty factors of mexico. yet in all risk wont. BQ: driving force BQ2: quit lots and notice all of the random roadside attractions BQ3: Tent BQ4: "camping out" BQ5: %. a cooler...i'm a vegetarian, there are some cities that have no longer something yet snickers and pixie sticks for me. BQ6: the "fake like a quit is extra surprising than that's boob grab" activity
2016-12-15 09:45:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
renting a car would be crazy! with 3 people plus all your luggage you are going to be paying more than 1000.00 a week and that doesnt even include the mileage. Plus if you are under 25 there is another fee each day.
2006-12-28 03:02:02 · answer #5 · answered by chrissys08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whoever has an SUV should use that car, Room is very neccesary. Also look into AAA for deals and travel help.
2006-12-28 03:09:14 · answer #6 · answered by prettyblueeyes101010 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋