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Is Your Summer Vacation Planned?

Shereen Travels Cheap

Book a Ride-Share Car Need a rental car? Then skip the traditional rental companies if you can. If you're looking for a less expensive, but more convenient rental experience from a more traditional company, check out Kyte , where they will bring the car to you. Less desirable equals more affordable.

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How to Save on Rental Cars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course, I want the best deal possible, so I went scouting to see what I could learn about getting the best deal on a rental car. Choose the right car for your needs. Usually, if we fly somewhere and then rent a car, we just get the smallest (least expensive) type available. Use your discounts. Kid seats ($13.00

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My New 30 Travel Things

Shereen Travels Cheap

While I'll ask friends for recommendations, I'll also ask people I meet while out and about, like my Uber driver, or staff at my hotel when I meet them in the elevator (cleaning staff mostly, because they are the regular people who have to budget and don't get anything for sharing those special spots.

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5 Ways to Make Travel with Your Family More Affordable

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use discounts on rental cars. We rented an SUV for our last vacation because our car is getting very old and the route was fairly desolate. I initially booked directly through Budget, and the cost for a large SUV for a week was $595. Then, to compare prices, I shopped through Costco’s car rental program.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

Set a Budget Spending adds up quickly on any vacation, and overspending can add unwanted stress when all you should be doing is relaxing! Some people prefer having an overall budget, while others prefer setting a daily budget. Some people prefer having an overall budget, while others prefer setting a daily budget.

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Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. But, of course, you want to make sure you plan your vacation with your budget in mind. Know your budget Before you even think about planning your vacation, you need to have a budget. And, you need to stick to it.

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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He managed to budget for a PC for each of his staff to use at home – dialing in to the work mainframe computer to do after hours work. Employee pricing on new cars. Rental car discounts. My kid learned to program on that lender PC. Free 3 Star Hotel Rooms. Half price symphony tickets.