Your ultimate guide to summer road trips on any budget

As the weather becomes warmer, you may be itching to hop in the car and take a road trip.

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Road Trip Transportation

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You will also want to check in with your car insurance policy to make sure it covers you away from home and in all states. If you don’t have a car or would rather save yourself the hassle of going to a mechanic, you could always rent a car.

Road Trip Lodging

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If you want to stay in an Airbnb, the average price will vary by state, but on the whole, it costs an average of $171 per night to rent one in the U.S. Kansas boasts the cheapest Airbnb rates with an average of $88 per night.

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