Going on vacation is always exciting…until you start to realize just how quickly all of the costs are adding up. While there are a lot of websites that give you very specific advice for how to cut costs when you travel, there are a few general guidelines that can help make your trip more affordable without sacrificing too much. In today’s blog entry, we are going to discuss a few of these tips in detail. Applying even one of them to your next vacation can help keep more money in your pocket.
If you’re flying out of DIA, don’t spend all of your money parking in one of the lots at the airport. ParkDIA is only a couple miles from the airport and you can park your car with us for a fraction of the price of DIA parking. Check out our site now to learn more, or book a spot today and save!
Plan Ahead
Except for times when people stop traveling en masse, the best time to save money on any trip is to plan ahead. Airlines, hotels and Airbnbs, and car rentals are always more expensive if you wait until the last minute. When you start to plan your trip, get online and look at the cost of tickets for a few weeks around your travel dates to see when would be the least expensive time to fly. Once you have the actual travel dates solidified, find a place to stay as soon as possible. If you are worried that you aren’t getting the best deal, check a few different sites or contact the hotel directly.
Look For Deals
Travel is a multi-trillion dollar industry. Many places around the world rely on tourism in order to survive, so they have a vested interest in making sure that people get to them. It is for this reason that there are a multitude of ways to save money when you want to see another part of the States or another country.
- Download a browser extension that can track the prices of flights, accommodations, and car rentals.
- Contact airlines, hotels, and car rental companies directly to ask for special rates.
- Talk to a travel agent. While this might seem counterintuitive in the digital age, travel agents have tons of connections that can help you save money on every part of your trip.
Park at ParkDIA
Travel can be expensive, but parking your car at DIA doesn’t have to be. ParkDIA is proud to be the closest, fastest, and most affordable airport parking in Denver. Located a mere 2.6 miles away from the airport, we can provide you with uncovered and covered parking spaces for much less than other lots. We also have shuttles that run directly from our lot and to the airport, so you’ll be there in about five minutes. You should return home from your trip feeling refreshed, not dreading the bill you’ll get when you pick up your vehicle.
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