How to save money when traveling by car?

To be honest, no matter which way you choose to travel, you will have to spend money. Relatively speaking, self-driving has more room for control. It is also a way to play well, be convenient, and do your best. Possibly cost-saving ways to travel. Today, the editor has summarized some ways to save money during self-driving travel, for reference only.

1. Take national highways as much as possible to save tolls.

Since the toll collection on most national highways has been canceled in the past few years, you can definitely save a lot of money by taking the national highways. Take Chongqing to Urumqi, Xinjiang, for example. The total distance is about 3,000 kilometers by expressway, and the toll is more than 1,200 yuan. If you take the national highway, it is only about 3,300 kilometers, and the toll is about 300 yuan. I walked a section of the national highway in Xinjiang, and the road condition was very good.

2. Drive at a constant speed and avoid speeding as much as possible to save fuel costs.

Many places on national highways now have a speed limit of over 60, and some places have a speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour. As long as you don't stop and start suddenly and keep driving at a constant speed to the maximum extent, the fuel consumption will generally be very low. Take the Changan Suzuki Vitara as an example. If you keep driving at around 70 as much as possible, the general fuel consumption will be around 5.2. If you stop and start suddenly, the brakes will be deep and shallow, and the fuel consumption for 100 kilometers will definitely exceed 6 liters. Calculated at 6.8 yuan per liter, you can still save a lot of money in one trip. If you have a car with a larger displacement, this account will be even better.

3. Prepare meals in advance to save food expenses.

According to a self-driving travel expert, the way he drives out in recent years is to make a small bucket of porridge at home on the first day, stir-fry some minced meat and other dishes, and then run for a few hours for lunch. You can spend the least amount of money on a meal, and you can arrange it according to your own taste. At other times, you can usually have lunch or instant noodles, or boil eggs or noodles on your own stove. You can do whatever you want in the evening. If you are at your place of residence, it usually doesn’t cost much to fill your belly with local snacks.

4. Try to live in a tent to save on accommodation fees.

It is highly recommended to stay in a car or in a tent. At present, domestic tourist attractions are maturing and improving. Many scenic spots have opened self-driving camps. You can pitch a tent directly at the camp, which is safe and saves accommodation fees. Some scenic spots have self-driving campsites directly on the beach, with special places to pitch tents and water areas. If you bring your own stove, you can save on accommodation and meal expenses. In recent years, many service areas can also park and set up tents to rest.

5. Traveling during off-peak hours can save not only ticket fees but also other fees.

Many scenic spots now implement peak season and off-season tickets. As long as you have time, try to choose to travel in the off-season. This can also save a lot of money. For example, when going to Xinjiang, August is the peak season, and the full ticket price exceeds 5,000 yuan. If you go in the off-season, you can save at least 1,000 yuan. Therefore, traveling during off-peak hours can save a lot of money.