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While campervan rentals are way cheaper than motorhomes, they can be more expensive than a basic car rental or taking the bus or train. So Bakpak Dave has put together ten ways you can save money and make that special road trip adventure more affordable. Happy travels!
While the savings is not huge, on a long rental or an expensive motorhome, you can save a couple of percentage discount hotel points by picking up across Manhattan in New Jersey at 7% versus California which is as high as 10%. You can also save a little when choosing discount hotel between discount hotel Los Angeles (9.25%) and San Francisco (8.5%). This savings does not apply to companies that charge a flat 10% tax and admin fee amount.
One of the best ways to save on your summer campervan or motorhome rental is to book early. How much you save depends on how early you book. Many companies offer as much as 15% off the daily rate if you book by October 31 or as last as November 30. If you can't make these dates, then you can save 10% and 5% if you book by January 15 or 31 and February 28, 2013 respectively.
What can be better than a $1/day relocation? While the opportunities at this rate are very limited, you can look for relocation discount hotel opportunities at the various rental agencies to see if any are available and at what daily rate. Other relocation deals might include discount hotel no the one-way fees (see #4 below).
In the off-season, you can find no one-way fee deals for your cross-country trip including from the west coast to the east coast in winter and early spring, as well as New York back to the west coast in spring. One way fees on cross-country rentals discount hotel range from $500 to $1500 so getting a deal like this will save you big time!
Two travellers don't need a motorhome unless you really, really want the on-board toilet, shower and full kitchen. discount hotel If you stay at campgrounds, you will likely want to use their facilities anyway and avoid having to dump the waste on your motorhome.
discount hotel Campervans offer a great alternative to pricey motorhomes. They are cheaper, easier to drive, require less fuel and are easier to maintain. You give up space and certain luxuries but it can definitely be worth the savings.
During the peak summer season, campervans or motorhomes may be booked out or unaffordable. Why not consider renting a car or minivan, purchasing a cheap tent and sleeping mats/bags and hit the campgrounds? You can even use the money saved to splurge a couple of nights a week on a nice hotel or motel with free breakfast, pool and hot tub and comfy beds.
Most rental operators provide discounts for longer term hire. Motorhome operators offer discounts ranging from 5% for 21+ day rentals to 10% for 35+ day rentals. Some campervan discount hotel rental operators provide discounts at set increments such as 7, 14, 21 and 35 days.
Skip the summer and fall travel periods and hit the roads starting in November though to March and you will find big savings including discount hotel campervan daily rates as low as $25 per night and motorhome discount hotel daily rates as low as $40! Seriously!
The off season is a great time to explore California and the Southwest. With mild winters and little or no snow, you will find the roads, campgrounds and attractions less congested. This time of year is also best to visit Death Valley safely and to explore the tide pools dotted along on the California Coast. Do bring a warm jumper though.
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