NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast21 Mar 2024

Save on Travel Transportation: Your Guide to Rental Cars, RVs and Public Transit

Get savvy about car rental services, pros and cons of RV rentals and navigating public transportation when traveling. What are the best transportation options when traveling with a group? When is it worth it to rent a car? NerdWallet’s Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss group transportation options and public transportation strategies to help you understand how to move your squad around efficiently and economically. They begin with a discussion of various modes of transportation, with tips and tricks for saving money on rental cars. Then, they discuss the ins and outs of RV travel and public transit in cities. They also talk about RV delivery services, managing fuel costs, the practicality of Amtrak for group travel, and the advantages of public transit over car rentals in urban settings. Has this episode given you a travel bug? Then check out our list of the 15 Best Travel Credit Cards of March 2024. In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: group travel, rental cars, RV travel, public transportation, Amtrak trains, electric vehicles, travel tips, group excursions, travel with friends, family vacations, RV adventures, RV delivery services, rental car expenses, rental car elite status, downtown rental locations, travel logistics, group transportation options, car sharing apps, travel insurance, travel savings, renting electric cars, Turo, GetAround, group travel strategies, group transportation logistics, hop-on hop-off buses, travel by train, urban travel, group road trips, managing travel costs, travel apps, rental car alternatives, efficient transportation, travel planning, group trip planning, sustainable travel, eco-friendly travel, family road trips, and car rental tips. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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