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How to Save on Rental Cars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. So, instead of trying to cram my hubby, my grandson, myself and all of our travel things into my little Toyota Camry Solara (read that convertible with very little trunk space), I’m looking for a mid-sized SUV to rent for a couple of weeks. Here is what I found.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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We had two options: wait a day to leave Florida or rent a car once we got to Philly and drive to our parked car at the Harrisburg airport. As much as we would have loved an extra day in Florida, it wasn’t an option, so we rented a car. 6 – Gas points – 60 cents off gas!

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How to Save Money When Traveling

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Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. If you’re open to flying or driving, compare the cost of flights to the estimated cost of gas. Gas stations and airports are money traps! We almost always drive!

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5 Ways to Make Travel with Your Family More Affordable

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There was the gas, the hotel, and the restaurants to pay for. 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. We thought eating in restaurants was a main attraction of travel because you get to try local foods.

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Best Credit Cards – December 2023

Savings Corner

It’s also decent for groceries, gas and streaming, and comes with a sign-up bonus. It’s a versatile card, but use it just for gas and you’ll earn an impressive 5% back per billing cycle, up to $500 spent — for no annual fee. Another may reward you handsomely at restaurants , or on gas purchases, or for spending on travel.