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inexpensive.travels
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Share Transportation
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Split the Lodging
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- Carpool to your destination with friends & they can chip in for gasoline. Save your nerves on the freeways & travel after rush hour traffic.
- Try the train. Read a book, relax, visit with friends, catch a bite to eat in the cafe car. Fares are quite reasonable & they often offer special deals.
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- Bring a friend & share the cost of the hotel. A $100 dollar mountain cabin can turn into a more reasonable $25 per person when split four ways.
- Stay during the week when the rates are cheaper. Most inns jack up there prices by 20% for the weekend nights and even higher for holiday periods.
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 Backpacker Hostels
under $20 per person & located in beach communities, cities & some wilderness destinations
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Overnight Camping
Camping out is a great alternative, cuz it is the cheapest option for overnight stays. A whole weekend for under $100 for transportation, food & fees. Camping areas can be found just about anywhere you want to go in California.
Find a really small campground or explore a dirt road to find a secluded spot. The average camp trip can run about $60 per person for the whole weekend. Groceries, gas, firewood & maybe even a park entrance fee. All else is FREE. After buying your outdoor gear (tent, sleeping bag & stove, etc.) once, it can last an entire decade easily.
Approximate cost per person for a 2-day Weekend
| gasoline |
$20 |
depending on your cars gas mileage |
| firewood |
$10 |
cheaper if bought in larger quantities |
| cmpgrnd fee |
$10 |
hit up primitive areas
avoid all campground cost
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| food |
$20 |
can't really count this expense
- you will eat groceries at home anyway, right?
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