This week, it’s time to start thinking about holiday travel.
Compare ticket prices regularly.
Perhaps one of the most important ways to save money on airfare during the holidays is to be flexible.
The farther you plan to goespecially during peak travel seasonthe more difficult it is to find a bargain.
For more money saving Amtrak tips, check outthis guide to cheaper train tickets at Frommers.
These days, low-fare bus lines are comfortable, spacious, and a good alternative to driving.
The buses also have free Wi-Fi on them.
I’d say go with Bolt Bus as it is far nicer of a ride than Megabus.
Try different companies and different durations, and you may get a price break.
If you think you’ll find yourself scrubbing Craigslist for rooms for rent, you’re way off.
Apps likepreviously mentionedSmartFuelcan help you find out fuel costs on your phone, as can sites likeGasBuddyandGasPriceWatch.
While fuel prices are definitely the biggest road trip money sink, they’re not the only ones.
Cruises are particularly affordable during the cold-weather months.
“It’s best to book tours or cruises last minute,” Matt explains.
“Booking early never gets the best deal.
I always wing it when booking one of these.
There is always a last minute deal that will save you hundreds of dollars off the regular price.”
Matthew Kepnes is also known asNomadic Matt, and has been around the world and then some.
He graciously offered his help for this article, and we thank him.
