Comments on: 4 Green Travel Tips That Save You Money

By: Mac

Mac — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:43:45 +0000

Good points. It really does matter where you plan on traveling. If you plan on just being in one large city, then it’s certainly doable. And no worries about finding & paying for a prime parking spot!

I actually love driving, but only if no one else is on the road…so it doesn’t really work out for me. :)

By: Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:15:31 +0000

Also, if you bring your own toiletries and do not use the small sizes provided in most hotels, you will be reducing consumption of plastic bottles…too bad hotels do not reward you for not using this stuff.

By: Carla | Green and Chic

Carla | Green and Chic — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:06:33 +0000

Not if there isn’t any water in it. Bring an empty bottle and use a water fountain.

By: Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:32:55 +0000

Can you get the water bottle through security? I thought they made you throw out everything?

By: Carla | Green and Chic

Carla | Green and Chic — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:00:30 +0000

I have to remember to bring my water bottle with me next time I go to the airport. I always forget and end up having to buy $4 bottled water. Thanks for the reminder!

By: Bucksome Boomer

Bucksome Boomer — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:12:28 +0000

I never thought about turning off the water but it’s a great idea. I’ve heard horror stories of in-home flooding due to water line breaks,etc.

A good way to travel green is to choose the reuse option for hotel linens.

By: David/Yourfinances101

David/Yourfinances101 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:49:12 +0000

Packing food probably saves us more money than anything when travelling. We can feed the four of us for probably ten bucks at lunchtime. Eating on the road would cost at least double that, and this is only talking about one meal

By: Small Footprints

Small Footprints — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:27:29 +0000

I really appreciate all the wonderful tips offered on Money Crashers and really, REALLY appreciate that you include “green” tips (which in most cases are also money savers).

Many people give “green living” a vacation when they go on vacation … which is sad … as your brilliant post showed, there are so many ways to travel in an Eco-friendly way.

Thanks, so much, for the tips!

By: Karmella

Karmella — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:56:01 +0000

In a major city, when traveling I am a huge fan of the metro or subway or whatever the local system is. I find it more convenient, easier to explore, and I love not paying to park a rental car. I do usually end up getting a car, for those out of town explorations (like Red Rock Canyon near LV – it was a nice break from the Strip), but if I’m not driving it so much it’s probably a net-net.

By: Karmella

Karmella — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:53:53 +0000

My additional benefit to preparing my house for vacation is that I don’t have that “did I remember to turn off the ___, am I going to burn down the house?!” because I make it a habit to go through twice to make sure I’ve unplugged and turned off what I don’t need to have running while I’m gone.

I find that it’s easier for me to start with the “shop local” idea and that leads me to greener practices. I think it might be by getting myself into a more personal, in touch with my surroundings, mentality.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:42:44 +0000

If you live in the city, another tip is to take public transportation to the airport, to save on using car and polluting the environment.

By: Winston C

Winston C — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:45:10 +0000

Well, that depends on where you are going. A lot of rural areas don’t offer mass transit, but most cities do. Personally, I hate driving. I prefer others driving for me while I enjoy the view.

By: Mac

Mac — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:00:09 +0000

Some excellent tips there. I like to consider myself both a saver & an environmentalist, so I enjoy reading articles like this.
However, does turning the water off really save anymore money than just not using any water? I’m not sure about that one…but if it’s true, I’ll definitely follow that next we’re on a vacation.

And even better than a rental car is no car at all. Depending on where you’re traveling, you may be able to take mass transit instead. I plan to do just that next month when going to Vegas. No need for a car when you’re on the strip!

By: gina

gina — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:50:00 +0000

When we are away, we try to find restaurants that offer fresh, in season, local foods. Many restaurants will advertise this (you can look online). Better for the local economy, the environment, and it is usually tastier!!

By: Emily D.

Emily D. — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:16:25 +0000

You should also look into where you are staying. How often are they changing sheets and towels, can you choose to reduce it? Probably even more important is whether they follow any kind of environmental codes- it will vary a lot depending on what country you’re going to. Also are the activities you’re doing harming the environment?