There’s something undeniably fun about planning a road trip. As you look over maps (online and off) and the different sights along the way, you can’t help but get excited. Road trips are a blast—and when you’re traveling with others, they can be a great bonding experience. These days, though, more people are looking for ways to save money on their next road trip. You may count yourself among that group. There is no reason a road trip needs to break the bank. Thankfully, there are a number of ways you can go on a memorable journey while keeping your bank account nice and cool. From putting together (and sticking to) a budget to packing a comfy air mattress for car camping, here are four simple things you can do to save money on your next road trip.

Put Together a Road Trip Budget

Sure, you can just hit the road with wild abandon. However, if saving money is on your mind, it’s best to put together a road trip budget. You can set a daily budget or a full trip budget—or a mix of the two. The best way to start setting a budget is to map out your road trip. Know your route and the places you want to stop. Having a general sense of where you’ll be can inform how much you’ll need every day. You should also factor in the price of food, fuel, and access (like entrance fees to parks, attractions, etc.).

Pro Tip: Pad your budget. The prices of goods and services are in flux and may cost more than you anticipate. Having wiggle room in your budget gives you one less thing to worry about.

Look Up Gas Prices Ahead of Time

Speaking of padding your budget, look up gas prices ahead of time. Have a general idea of where you’ll be stopping to fuel up along the way if you drive a gas or hybrid vehicle—and how much you’ll be paying at the pump. This is an essential part of budgeting, but it’s also good planning to know which gas stations to hit up along the way. This helps avoid unnecessary driving or going out of your way to find a potential deal on fuel.

Skip the Hotel and Go Car Camping Along the Way

Accommodations are the quickest way to break a road trip budget. Hotels, for instance, can be spendy. Why not skip the hotel and go car camping instead? Pack a comfortable inflatable car air mattress along with pillows, blankets, and other essential car camping gear.

Add to your savings by looking up any free or low-cost camping spots along your route. This can include campgrounds in national forests, Bureau of Land Management land, and areas with dispersed camping opportunities (that is, camping spots not in official campgrounds).

Bring a Cooler with Snacks and Sandwiches

Food is another cost-sink—but it’s also a necessary part of any road trip. Instead of eating at restaurants for every meal, make and pack snacks, sandwiches, and other easily portable foods. Load up a cooler with daily meals. This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a few restaurants along the way, but if you’re looking to manage your budget and keep costs lower, making and packing food is the way to go.

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