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How To Save More On Your Next LA Roadtrip

<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Staying frugal on a road trip can be tough&comma; but it’s possible if you plan ahead and stick to your plans&period; Planning a trip to Los Angeles can get overwhelming with so much to see and do&comma;  so it’s a good idea to give yourself some breathing room so you can iron out the kinks in advance&period; However&comma; even an impromptu adventure can fit in the budget if you keep these easy tips in mind&period; Here are five simple ways to spend less on your next LA road trip&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><img class&equals;"aligncenter wp-image-1231" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;incrediblemag&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2016&sol;08&sol;1-1024x768&period;png" alt&equals;"How To Save More On Your Next LA Roadtrip" width&equals;"600" height&equals;"450" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<ol style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">&NewLine;<li><strong> Reduce Your Gasoline Costs<&sol;strong><&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Aside from finding places to stay along the way&comma; fueling up is easily the most expensive part of any road trip&period; Your smartphone can be a useful companion for saving money at the pump&period; First&comma; download an app such as GasBuddy or AAA Triptik so you can locate the cheapest prices&period; Additionally&comma; it pays to remember that driving an extra 10 miles out of your way to save a few cents per gallon isn’t exactly economical&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><img class&equals;"aligncenter wp-image-1232" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;incrediblemag&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2016&sol;08&sol;3&period;jpg" alt&equals;"How To Save More On Your Next LA Roadtrip" width&equals;"600" height&equals;"400" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Use a GPS unit or your phone’s map app to monitor traffic&period; Idling in traffic isn’t just boring – it’s also a waste of valuable fuel&period; With that said&comma; driving conservatively is also a great way to reduce your fuel consumption&period; According to Forbes&comma; accelerating slowly from a green light and stopping gradually for a red light reduces gas usage by as much as 35 percent&comma; depending on your vehicle&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Another great way to save some cash on fuel is to buy discounted gift cards online&period; A quick search should reveal numerous websites where people sell their unwanted Mobil&comma; Gulf&comma; and Shell gift cards at discounted rates&period; If you know you’re going to be spending the money on gas anyways&comma; why not save a few bucks&quest;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<ol style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;" start&equals;"2">&NewLine;<li><strong> Time Your Trip<&sol;strong><&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">If you have some wiggle room&comma; try to avoid booking your adventure on the weekend&comma; and especially during holiday weekends&period; You’re going to find that booking hotels&comma; vehicle rentals&comma; and other attractions and services are cheaper and easier during the middle of the week&period; If you do plan on traveling on the weekend&comma; try to leave as early as possible that way the roads will be clearer&comma; and you won’t have to stress as much about your accommodations being booked&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<ol style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;" start&equals;"3">&NewLine;<li><strong> Get a Tune-Up<&sol;strong><&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">A broken-down vehicle is the ultimate enemy of any road trip&period; Not only will a mechanical problem put a serious damper on your plans&comma; but repairs are also a huge money pit&period; Before you hit the road&comma; have a trusted mechanic take a look at your vehicle to make sure there are no potential problems that could surprise you&period; Better yet&comma; consider renting a vehicle so that you don’t have to worry about breaking down&comma; and you have protection in case something does go wrong&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<ol style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;" start&equals;"4">&NewLine;<li><strong> Travel with a Group<&sol;strong><&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;<p><img class&equals;"aligncenter wp-image-1233" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;incrediblemag&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2016&sol;08&sol;2&period;jpg" alt&equals;"How To Save More On Your Next LA Roadtrip" width&equals;"600" height&equals;"450" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">One of the easiest and most fun ways to drastically reduce traveling expenses is to split them with friends or family&period; If you don’t know anyone who’s up for an adventure&comma; you could always reach out to potential rideshare partners on social media or through local community message boards&period; A Los Angeles van rental can save you some serious cash&comma; and it makes getting around with a larger party a breeze&period; Plus&comma; loading up the van with friends and hitting the road makes for a great pastime that’s sure to be fun for everyone&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<ol style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;" start&equals;"5">&NewLine;<li><strong> Avoid Tourist Traps<&sol;strong><&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">While you may want to occasionally splurge&comma; try to seek out attractions that are free or cheap&period; Los Angeles is loaded with places to visit that won’t break the bank&period; Time Out Los Angeles recommends the La Brea Tar Pits&comma; Venice Canals&comma; Griffith Observatory&comma; and California Science Center&period; Southern California is also known for its scenic beaches&comma; which are free to the public&period; With a little research&comma; you should be able to find plenty of fun in the sun without spending a dime&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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