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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. Reserve well ahead of your need.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. I received a quick response that they would reimburse us for the unused tickets from Philly to Harrisburg, which equaled $400 and more than covered the rental car. Frugal living is not about deprivation. The money hit our account in April.

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I won’t have to drive so much; maybe I won’t even have to get a rental car. Evaluate the value of your purchase, and consider the likelihood of buying it multiple times, as well as the convenience factor. Pay a little extra for a hotel closer to a downtown area and public transit? Sure thing!

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5 Ways to Make Travel with Your Family More Affordable

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Then, about four years ago, I found out that I as well as two of our children have food intolerances including some biggies, like dairy and gluten. 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.

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Stanley Peak Jump Starter with Compressor & *Bonus* Road-Side Service ONLY $39.98 (Reg $79)

For the Mommas

12 Month Membership Includes: 24 hrs Emergency Roadside Assistance, 24 hrs Towing Service, 24 hrs Mechanical First Aid, 24 hrs Tire Change Service, 24 hrs Emergency Delivery, 24 hrs Emergency Battery Service, 24 hrs Lost Key Service, Rental Car Discounts, Map Routing Service and Theft/Hit & Run Protection Services.

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Time Dog Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

I had them look into flight times and prices as well as rental car pricing for me for an upcoming trip to New York. I got started with a trial subscription to the service and although I have been a little slow in giving them tasks everything they have done for me has been very thorough and a true timesaver!

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Holiday Travel Gift List 2023

Shereen Travels Cheap

I bought these after our bags got stolen from the trunk of our rental car in San Francisco when we were, literally, 50 feet away having tea. Now, I use these for my laptop, headphones, car keys, etc. Well, it can be worn in a variety of ways: as a scarf, as a shawl, and as a cardigan. Why is it so good?

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