Just about every aspect of travel, whether for business or personal reasons, is expensive. However, there are several ways to reduce costs without having to compromise on comfort or enjoyment. In fact, many of the following tips can also improve the travel experience.
With a bit of planning, it’s easy to cut the cost of travel and make it fun, too. (Vera Petrunina/Shutterstock)
Rental Cars
If personal or business travel requires driving, consider renting a car. While it’s common for employers to provide reimbursement based on the miles driven, choosing a rental car can eliminate excess mileage and tire wear on personal vehicles, as well as minimize interior and exterior wear and tear, the frequency of oil changes, and other mileage-related maintenance. In the event of an accident, it’s a rental car that’s damaged. Make sure that the driver and the rental car are fully covered under personal car insurance policies before considering the rental car’s coverage, which might be expensive and not as comprehensive as personal car insurance….