Tips to help save money on summer vacation

Longer days and warmer temps mean vacation season is upon us. But before you deep dive into summer travel—and your wallet—check out these tips that can help you have fun in the sun without breaking the bank.

Use Rewards

Hopefully, you’ve been using your travel rewards card throughout the year. If so, now is the time to cash in. You can score discounts on flights, hotels, rental cars, and more. Depending on the card, you might be able to get heaps of points booking a flight through its benefits program. You can then use those points during your trip.

Get Creative

Look into less popular vacation spots, as those will always be more affordable than crowded ones. You could also let the price of flights choose your destination for you.

Bundle Up

You can often save some money if you book things together. Use sites like Kayak or Expedia to book your flight, hotel, and rental car and you’ll score a discount.

Consider Driving

Flying to your vacation will almost always be more expensive than driving. Look into drivable spots and you can save a ton.

Original article by Chris O'Shea and adapted in partnership with SavvyMoney.