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How to Save on Holiday Travel
The document discusses various tips for saving money on holiday travel, including transportation, lodging, and food expenses. Participants in a weekly #creditchat shared advice on booking flights, managing travel finances, and preparing for emergencies. Additionally, the chat emphasized the importance of planning and budgeting to enhance the travel experience while enjoying time with loved ones.
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How to Save on Holiday Travel
- 1. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET How to Save on Holiday Travel
- 2. Join our #CreditChatevery Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week, the community shared some great tips on saving during holiday travel. ex.pn/holidaytravel
- 3. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET What are the expenses you need to think about when traveling this holiday season?
- 4. If you’re travelingwith presents and want to wrap them ahead of time, ship them to your destination. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Leah Ingram @suddenlyfrugal
- 5. Transportation, food, lodging, andgetting your presents there. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- 6. Theusual-carrentals,flights,gas. Butdon’tforgethotelrooms,foodand airlinefees. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET Debbi King @DebbiKing
- 7. Watch for last-minuteChristmas gifts that you might feel tempted to buy. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Tonya Rapley, CFEI @MyFabFinance
- 8. Baggage fees area real drain on the wallet! Last year, airlines racked in $3.5 billion through these fees. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Robert Harrow @robert_harrow
- 9. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET When is the best time to start looking for travel deals and where?
- 10. For flying, eightweeks out is prime, but you can still get good deals up to five weeks out. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- 11. My favorite toolto use is the Google flight calendar grid, especially if your dates are flexible. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Tonya Rapley, CFEI @MyFabFinance
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- 13. Use websites likeSkyscanner and Kayak to find the best deals on flights. Also, purchase your tickets on Tuesday or Wednesday. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- 14. Clear your cookiesevery time. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debbi King @DebbiKing
- 15. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET How do you decide the best form of travel for your family?
- 16. Figure out what’sbest for your family situation. If you have a lot of kids, then a lot of plane tickets might not make sense. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- 17. It depends onwhere you’re going, but if it’s domestic, nothing beats Amtrak for travel with a toddler. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Mina Ennin Black @WealthwithMina
- 18. Ifyoutravelwithfamily,trytotakeadvantage ofairlinecompaniontickets.Somecreditcards evengivethemoutasperks. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET Robert Harrow @robert_harrow
- 19. For college students,carpool with friends who live in the same city. Megabus and Greyhound are good, cheap options as well. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- 20. It’s based onhow much time we have to travel. For longer trips, we consider driving. If it is a quick turnaround, we fly. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Tonya Rapley, CFEI @MyFabFinance
- 21. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET Would you consider getting an airline credit card that rewards you with miles? Pros/cons?
- 22. As long asyou’re responsible with the card, sure! Bonus if there are no foreign transactions fees and a microchip. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Miriam Cross @MiriamSCross
- 23. I have theAmerican Airlines card, and I enjoyed the waived checked bag fee. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Tonya Rapley, CFEI @MyFabFinance
- 24. Onlygetanairlinecreditcardiftherewardsyougetfrom itmakeupfortheannualfee-thinkofthelong-termcosts. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET Robert Harrow @robert_harrow
- 25. Only if youcan pay it off and in full every month. That way you receive the maximum benefits from the card. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- 26. It all dependson how much you travel! An air miles card might be better because they offer a variety of perks. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Payoff @payoff
- 27. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET How can you save on food when traveling?
- 28. Save on travelfood by booking a hotel room with a kitchen, so you can cook some meals there. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET KOFE @KOFETIME
- 29. Try and cookas much as you can, or make things that you can take on the road. The grocery store is your best friend. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Payoff @payoff
- 30. Preparemealsbeforethetrip. Thatway,youdon’tstopforfast foodandthefoodislikelyhealthier. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- 31. We always lookfor “kids eat free” restaurants. I have a huge list on my site. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- 32. If driving, packsandwiches, wraps, snacks and bring the cooler. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Tonya Rapley, CFEI @MyFabFinance
- 33. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET What are some frugal ways to keep kids entertained on long flights/car rides?
- 34. Books from thelibrary, travel games and coloring pages. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debbi King @DebbiKing
- 35. If you havean iPad, then there are a multitude of free games and apps to keep them entertained on the car trip. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
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- 37. Travel Scrabble, Bananagrams, cards;treat them to one comic book or magazine at the airport. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Miriam Cross @MiriamSCross
- 38. YouTube videos onrepeat are a sanity saver. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Mina Ennin Black @WealthwithMina
- 39. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET How can you save on lodging when traveling?
- 40. Stay with familyor friends! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Ashley Jacobs @wisebread
- 41. Use the biddingprocess on Priceline. You are leaving money on the table if you aren’t using it. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- 42. RentoutahomeonHomeAwayor Airbnbtosplitamongfamilyand friends. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET Miriam Cross @MiriamSCross
- 43. If traveling withfamily, try to get a suite/multi-bedroom to share the cost. Or borrow/rent a friend’s timeshare. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET KOFE @KOFETIME
- 44. See if youcan stay with family or friends. Otherwise, look at sites like Kayak, Priceline and other such sites. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- 45. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET What are some financial emergencies you can encounter when traveling? How can you be prepared?
- 46. Be prepared fortravel financial emergencies. Carry enough extra cash and two days of extra clothes in case your flight gets cancelled. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET KOFE @KOFETIME
- 47. If you bookedyour vacation with a credit card, you can use travel insurance to help pay for emergencies or cancelled flights. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Robert Harrow @robert_harrow
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- 49. Lost luggage, caraccident, the list goes on. Make sure to have a copy of your passport and some extra cash on hand. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Payoff @payoff
- 50. Car troubles! That’swhy we have AAA. Also, Geico has roadside assistance. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Leah Ingram @suddenlyfrugal
- 51. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET How do you safely and securely manage your finances when traveling?
- 52. When you travel,you’re on vacation, not your wallet. It’s easy to overspend when having fun, so set a budget and stick to it. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Robert Harrow @robert_harrow
- 53. Use credit insteadof debit on your bank card so you are covered for fraud. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Debbi King @DebbiKing
- 54. Useacreditcardthathasgreatfraudprotectionand alwayshaveabudgetforeveryitemonthetravellist. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET Paul Moyer @SavingFreak
- 55. Create a holidaybudget. Plan out your expenses and look for deals to save money on your holiday expenses. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- 56. For safe travelfinances, use traveler’s checks, prepaid debit cards with a set amount to control your budget and only take what is needed! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET KOFE @KOFETIME
- 57. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET Any final tips for holiday travelers?
- 58. Don’t forget tohave fun and remember what matters most, spending time with the people you love! #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Payoff @payoff
- 59. Take the timeto plan your holiday. Using the right credit cards to pay or booking at the right time can save you hundreds. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Robert Harrow @robert_harrow
- 60. Payoff @payoff #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET Payoff @payoff Safeguardyourhomewhileaway.Spendlesstime worryingandmoretimehavingfun.
- 61. Remember how importantyour time is this holiday season. That gift is more important than any monetary gift. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET CARE @care4yourfuture
- 62. Make your homelook “lived in” while away (stop paper, mail), have someone shovel walk and put your lights on timers to avoid theft. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET Leah Ingram @suddenlyfrugal
- 63. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET Check out all the resources and tips shared: ex.pn/holidaytravel
- 64. #CreditChat Wednesdays | 3p.m. ET Join Us Every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. experian.com/creditchat
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