
There’s nothing like experiencing a road trip. A road trip is all about you and your experiences along the way. In a road trip, you are in control (well mostly ;). You get to choose the time of your travel, the day, the halts, the sight-seeing you might want to experience while on the road, so on and so forth.
A road trip can be a wonderful experience, but when planned well, especially when it comes to managing your expenses. Here listed are some of the most important checks that you need to strike out before planning your road trip, so you have a smooth ride/drive.
Plan ahead
Nothing can beat a well planned trip. If you have a well thought of plan in place, you will notice less anxiety while you travel. It also reduces the cost of a trip. For example, if you need to stay overnight in between, you can always choose a hotel in advance as per your budget.
Stick with a budget
Have a budget worked out before you step out. A few grands here and there won’t hurt, but keeping your budget in check is always good when you know you always need to come back home and manage other expenses.
Use International SIM cards
Travelling abroad with an international SIM card saves you a ton of money and trouble. It lets you do local calling for dirt cheap, and the internet too doesn’t cost as much.
Split the cost
Share your travel cost estimate with your friends and family beforehand. Doing this gets everyone ready, mentally and financially. Also, make sure to play it fare when you chip in the cash required for the road trip. Small spending might look insignificant while you travel, but when you compound the entire money, the amount can be significant.
Keep snacks handy
It is such a good idea to keep your favourite snacks handy whenever you feel like munching midway. Also, it is a fact that buying snacks from certain places is costlier, and you might even end up not getting the kind of snack you are looking for, and end up buying a variant. Quiet common scenario. Isn’t it?
Carry cash
Though we live in a digital world, there’s nothing like carrying cash for petty expenses, especially when you come across roadside vendors who aren’t keen on doing online transfers.
Keep phone charged, always
Need we say this? Apart from clicking pictures and posting on social media, phone can be our best friend in times of emergency and online money transfers. Thanks to our money transfer apps. And don’t forget to carry a power bank along.
Cook your own long-lasting meal
Always listen to your mom and grand-moms when it comes to this point. Outside food might taste great, but you never know the oil, water and the conditions in which the food is cooked. Carrying food like the Indian thepla, pre-cut veggies with some dressings and loaves of bread can go a long way in keeping you filled. Always carry your own water for obvious reasons.
Keep documents in place
This is one of the most important check points before you leave your home. Always check if your documents are in place and keep them handy whenever required. Also, check for rules and regulations of other states and countries while you travel. Abide by them every time to keep out of trouble.
Thanks for sharing such an amazing tips, we can’t remember such little things. That’s really great help to all such travelers who wants to save money very effectively.
Nice amazing tips
perfect tips for… travellers… this will to making pre plan for enjoying the trip by doing savings also.
Thank you so much for the knowledge.
Beautiful article , everything is mentioned bin detail.
Author is really grateful sharing these tips and idea.
I am frequent traveller above tips will change my trips and more organized now
Perfect! Really cool tips to save money to utilize more in the trip.
Really great article.
Such amazing ways to save money on road.. Loved it, I’m sure it will help me out while travelling on road
Nicely jotted blog for travel usually we spend lot of money while travelling for snacks and unnecessary stuff
Amazing tips make travelling easy and fun filled by following all tips. this is going to be my saviour post
Such a nice detailed post on travel list. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely check this on my next trip for travel tips.
Planning ahead and sticking to a budget are great ways to save money on the road. Love the informative post you have put together.
Interesting and some very nice tips. I follow most of them… I would also recommend to know well about the travel options in the city.
Very helpful article.
I do follow most of them ESP international SIM card.
During our visit to Singapore , we did the same & it was quite helpful.
Oh man , I loved this article. I am a travel freak and trust me this one is so useful for my kinda people .