Keep an eye out for welcome centers near state lines. They're an excellent source of coupons for nearby motels and tourist attractions.

-Check the Internet for deals before you leave. A lot of hotels are offering discounts.

-Bring a cooler. Food is one of the biggest expenses on any road trip. The more you get from the grocery store, the better.

-Haggle. No room rate is fixed - especially when the hotel parking lot is empty. If a place seems largely vacanct, feel free to inquire about a special discount. Motel owners are much more interested in having full occupancy than getting their standard rate.

-If you're visiting national parks and federal recreational lands, consider an annual pass. At $80 for the general public and $10 for seniors, it may be a cheaper way to get around.

-Look around for hidden discounts. Soccer clubs, church groups, professional organizations and other groups have prearranged travel discounts at various hotels and tourist spots. See if you qualify.

留意州界线附近的迎客中心，那里是领取附近汽车旅馆和旅游景点优惠券的好地方。

出发前上网查一下优惠打折情况。许多旅馆都会有折扣价。

带上便携冷藏箱。旅途中食物是最大的开销之一。尽量从食品店多买些食物带上。

杀价。房价都不是固定价，旅馆的停车场空无车辆时更是如此。如果一个旅馆看上去入住率很低，问一问有无特价打折活动。对汽车旅馆的老板而言，入住率远比标准房价重要。

如果去国家公园和联邦休闲娱乐区，可考虑买年票。在这些地方年票可能是很划算的，普通只需人80美元，老年人仅需10美元。

寻找未公开的折扣。足球俱乐部、教会组织、专业组织机构和其他一些社团在各种旅馆和旅游景点会有事先约定的折扣价。看看你是否符合享受折扣价的条件。