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Cheap Ground Transportation

Ground transportation is vital to almost any trip. Some will be searching for a car rental, or taking public transporation such as a bus or subway. Others will use long-distance trains. These links will show you how to navigate your chosen destination on a budget.
Fuel Rebates for Budget Travelers
Those who are willing to pay at the pump for their trips are getting rebate rewards from the travel industry. Here are some places to start looking for free gasoline.
Budget Byways
Some of America's greatest travel treasures are many miles from a subway platform or an airline gate. Plan a trip along these scenic byways. There are times when you need to leave behind the congestion--and the expense--of the big city.
Five Tips for Saving Money on a Car Rental
Not knowing how car rental companies work can cost you quite a bit of money. Find the cheapest car rental and save yourself time and money.
Car Rental Special Offer Pages
Links to 10 places where car rental deals are frequently posted and updated.
Train Vacation
With gasoline at more than $3 USD/gallon, turn in your car keys and grab a ticket. Using trains and public transportation in major cities saves money and adds convenience to your vacation plans.
Breaks from the Gas Pump
Fuel prices increase the costs of all travel, but most people focus on gasoline prices above all the others. Here are suggestions for planning trips that won't require pumping expensive gasoline.
Fight Price Gouging
Huge increases in the price of gasoline or hotel rooms that are not driven simply by supply and demand amount to price gouging. Learn to fight back against this unfair and costly practice.
Perplexed at the Pump
You might feel helpless as gas prices rise, but you can take action to minimize the bite on your travel budget.
European Travel: Train or Car Rental?
Which is cheaper in Europe, a train ticket or a car rental? It's a question with no simple answer, but here's what I found when confronted with some expensive train fares in northern Europe.
Fuel Rebates for Budget Travelers
Those who are willing to pay at the pump for their trips are getting rebate rewards from the travel industry. Here are some places to start looking for free gasoline. Please read About Budget Travel's second annual Golden Nozzle Awards.
Step-by-Step Gasoline Savings
Here are ten simple steps that can save you a lot of money at the pump.
Grappling with Gas Prices
Those who are willing to pay at the pump for their trips are getting rebate rewards from the travel industry. Here are some places to start looking for free gasoline.
Car Rental Search: AutoEurope
European discounts up to 15 percent, and a few deals to Florida or California.
Car Rental Search: Travelocity
This search engine is an off-shoot of Sabre, which travel agents have used for years. Click on the "cars" icon at the top of the page. You'll have to complete free registration if it's your first visit.
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