Download Gasbuddy so you can check gas prices on route and take the exit with the best deal. Use cruise control when you can. Make sure your tires are properly inflated before you leave town. 4. Use gas-saving tricks. Filling your tank can be crazy expensive right now. So, if you’re driving over the holidays, try these easy tricks to save money on gas: 5. Ask for a ride or carpool. If you’re flying into town, could a relative pick you up? Even if you give them gas money, it’s probably cheaper than a rental or ride- sharing service—especially since these services cost even more in prime holiday travel time. Also, are other family members near you going over the river and through the woods to grandma’s too? Can you carpool? Yeah, it might mean a few hours of hearing your Uncle Mark retell stories about how he and your dad once set a mattress on fire “on accident,” but it builds character and helps your budget. 6. Pack snacks. If you’re filling up on snacks at every gas station or pit stop, you’ll quickly run low on travel funds. Instead of buying chips, drinks and candy at convenience store prices, pack your own snacks before you go. You can eat healthier—and for pennies on the dollar—if you bring your own food along for the ride. Take this to the next level by packing a lunch, too.
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