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9. 20 Smart Ways To Save Money On Your Next Road Trip
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9. 20 Smart Ways To Save Money On Your Next Road Trip

We’re back for Season 2 — and we’re saving you money before you even hit the gas pedal.
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May 27, 2025
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If you love saving money and road tripping, this podcast episode is a must-listen. Hey, financially savvy travelers - over the years, Christopher Rudder and I have tested countless ways to cut costs on the road. From border-crossing tips to snack strategies and fuel hacks, we've learned a lot. In this episode of Road Trip Ready Podcast (my second travel podcast), we're sharing over 20 real-life budget-friendly tips that can help you save before you even start the car. 🎧 Tune in to hear how we: - Slash gas costs with apps and loyalty programs - Use the right credit cards to earn rewards while we drive 📣 Learn something new? Or have a tip we didn’t mention? Drop your favorite road trip money-saving hack in the comments! -
Danielle Desir Corbett

Hey, Road Trippers!

We are officially back for Season 2 of the Road Trip Ready Podcast! 🎉

“The best way to save money on the road is to prepare like you’ll have no access to anything.” —

Christopher Rudder

Want to hit the road without emptying your wallet?

In this episode, we share over 20 practical and proven ways to save money on road trips.

We cover:

  • Why buying snacks before your trip saves you serious cash

  • How to use apps like GasBuddy to find the cheapest fuel along your route

  • The real reason you should bring cash

  • The memberships and credit cards that pay you back for hitting the road

  • A quick car maintenance checklist that boosts fuel efficiency

  • Tips for saving on hotels, tolls, parking tickets, and more!

This is your reminder that small savings add up, and prepping makes all the difference.

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P.S. Got a favorite road trip money-saving tip? Hit reply or leave a comment. We might feature you in a future episode!