How to save money on road trips when gas prices are high

How to save money on road trips when gas prices are high

Six in 10 Americans plan at least one trip this summer. And 35% expect to travel more than a year ago despite record pump prices.

Jacob Becker of Des Moines, Iowa, at Glacier National Park.
  • Experts stress that traveling light and planning ahead can save money.
  • Plan routes and drive times to avoid congestion and wasting fuel idly in gridlock.
  • If you’re crossing state lines, gas apps can compare varying prices.

Drivers are facing record-high gas prices this year, but that isn’t stopping travelers like Jacob Becker from hitting the road.

The 21-year-old from Des Moines, Iowa, tries to do a major outing at least once a year. Last year’s road trip to Canada was canceled after Becker contracted COVID-19, and he’s not letting another trip slip by – even with the cost of travel compounding because of soaring gas prices, which hit an all-time record of $4.40 per gallon on Wednesday. Becker and a friend plan to take off for Montreal later this month. 


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