Four Ways to Travel Cheaply This Summer

As global temperatures hit all-time highs, you might be dreaming of escaping the city heat by booking a well-deserved vacation. You wouldn’t be alone if you couldn’t afford it, though. In the US, 60% of travelers say inflation will affect their decision to travel in the next six months, and 57% say the same of airfare prices, according to a March 1 survey from the market research consultancy Longwoods International.

Flights, hotels and car rentals have become increasingly expensive for Americans. Even without inflation, last-minute summer getaways can be prohibitively costly. Limited inventory and high demand send prices soaring. And spontaneous plans come together too quickly for travelers to implement many money-saving tips or gradually scrape together a travel budget.