Beantown
Well-Known Member
So we usually do a few road trips a year and I always drive my car. But over the summer my Jeeps timing belt had to be replaced and my AC went out and had to be fixed in San Diego on our trip, which sent me back a few hundred bucks. So now we are going to Vegas over New Years....and I thought to myself....maybe I should rent a car.
So here is some tidbits I have found for you roadtrippers.
Using my own car
-putting miles on my car
-wearing out the tires
-usually get an oil change right before----about 35 bucks
-my car always is trashed and dirty from the road trip
-crappy gas mileage
Renting a car
-10 bucks a day and unlimited miles!, for my 4 day Vegas trip the total was $56
-better gas mileage
-no dirting my car and putting miles on it
-dont have to worry about car issues or repairs
So I am actually saving money by renting a car. Between the oil change and gas savings I will come out on top. Not to mention no wear and tear on my own vehicle.
So just a thought for some of you that do road trips alot. It might be a good idea. I think I will always do this from now on.
So here is some tidbits I have found for you roadtrippers.
Using my own car
-putting miles on my car
-wearing out the tires
-usually get an oil change right before----about 35 bucks
-my car always is trashed and dirty from the road trip
-crappy gas mileage
Renting a car
-10 bucks a day and unlimited miles!, for my 4 day Vegas trip the total was $56
-better gas mileage
-no dirting my car and putting miles on it
-dont have to worry about car issues or repairs
So I am actually saving money by renting a car. Between the oil change and gas savings I will come out on top. Not to mention no wear and tear on my own vehicle.
So just a thought for some of you that do road trips alot. It might be a good idea. I think I will always do this from now on.