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  1. VinnyD avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by VinnyD 31 May 2012

    It won're really leave OP any money for food and other incidentals, though.

  2. carracar avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by carracar 31 May 2012

    Cow Hollow Motor Inn os oft mentioned as a "Budget" at least for San Francisco,option that has free parking...carracar

  3. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by ianw6705 31 May 2012

    Don't worry about it - we have never had a car actually while staying in San Francisco, but if I did, I would have driven over the Golden…

  4. joep19489 avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by joep19489 31 May 2012

    Pretty much my first week of accommodation is now booked, well within budget. yeah i now appreciate the car might not be a necessity in…

  5. VinnyD avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by VinnyD 30 May 2012

    I know you've paid for the car, but is it not possible to cancel, or cancel most of the rental, and get a refund? Even if you have to…

  6. montereyjack avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by montereyjack 30 May 2012

    You're going to be plenty fussed going to four of the most expensive west coast places on that thin budget.

  7. stopthebus avatar

    RE: US West Coast - Second roadtrip - suggestions welcome

    by stopthebus 30 May 2012

    I agree that Yellowstone and Sequoia in spring are probably not worth the trouble. Yellowstone will be practically shut down until mid/late…

  8. joep19489 avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by joep19489 30 May 2012

    Over the whole trip i'll have about (US) $2,500

  9. zeldasdad avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by zeldasdad 30 May 2012

    Let me get this straight; you plan to eat, feed the Mustang, and pay for lodging on $100 US(?) per day? Whiich one of the three can you…

  10. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by nutraxfornerves 30 May 2012

    If you cannot get lodging in Yosemite itself, try the [_Yosemite Bug_|http://www.yosemitebug.com/]. It is part HI hostel, part regular…

  11. GuntherN avatar

    US West Coast - Second roadtrip - suggestions welcome

    by GuntherN 30 May 2012

    Hi all, We are planning to go back to the US for a second roadtrip around the beautiful West Coast. We have done a 2 week trip last year,…

  12. joep19489 avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by joep19489 30 May 2012

    Ooo.. Not yet! i'll have a look and sort it out. Thanks

  13. bzookaj avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by bzookaj 30 May 2012

    Do you already have your lodging booked for xYosemite? It's notorious for selling out in summer. Even in the areas around the park you…

  14. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by ianw6705 30 May 2012

    Yes ... with the relative strength of the Australian dollar, we find US motels almost universally good and inexpensive - in fact it's…

  15. joep19489 avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by joep19489 30 May 2012

    Some places seem pretty cheap at around $40 per room, not bad!

  16. joep19489 avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by joep19489 30 May 2012

    Cheers Ian, i'm meeting a friend in L.A. That's what i was thinking, motels etc.. We're pretty flexible on how many nights we stay at…

  17. joep19489 avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by joep19489 30 May 2012

    Thanks Carracar, however i have already paid for the car (17days car hire)

  18. joep19489 avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by joep19489 30 May 2012

    To clarify, i have paid for my flight and car hire. So i'll need to pay for food, petrol, accommodation and have a bit left over for spendin…

  19. carracar avatar

    RE: L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by carracar 30 May 2012

    You need the car in LA...You probably can do without in San Francisco. Dump it and save on parking...Rent again for the drive South...carrac…

  20. joep19489 avatar

    L.A, Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco on a budget :-/

    by joep19489 30 May 2012

    Hi, I'm travelling to California on the 14th of June 2012' for 3 weeks. i'm not the best at saving money, i think i'll have a budget…

  21. stopthebus avatar

    RE: Northwest National Park Tour

    by stopthebus 29 May 2012

    Or, you can keep checking back to recreation.gov religiously - there are often cancellations for Yosemite sites, but they get snapped…

  22. zeldasdad avatar

    Re: 7,000 mile Road Trip Around United States, Need Ideas!

    by zeldasdad 29 May 2012

    >Markharf wrote: >In other words, you can certainly do it if you really want to. In fact, I've done similar. It's a real strain, and you…

  23. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: Northwest National Park Tour

    by nutraxfornerves 29 May 2012

    Your chances of getting a campsite in Yosemite are approximately zero. The reserved sites are already fully booked for the whole month…

  24. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: 7,000 mile Road Trip Around United States, Need Ideas!

    by nutraxfornerves 29 May 2012

    I have to agree with reversing the trip. It will still be hot in the desert southwest in mid-September. Average high ion Death Valley…

  25. Kahua avatar

    Re: 7,000 mile Road Trip Around United States, Need Ideas!

    by Kahua 29 May 2012

    Pop-up campers are a total PITA. Just because you are dragging this thing behind you does not mean you can camp anywhere. You will need…

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