10 Ways to Save Big on Group Travel Without Sacrificing Fun

Traveling together makes for fun memories, but can come with scary price-tags. How can you plan for a fun getaway together and make the most of your budget? Here are ten ways to decrease or cut vacation costs when traveling with a group!

1. Plan low or no cost activities. Plan the most cost effective vacation by selecting your destination based on affordable or free activities. Planning your trip during warm weather? Head to the beach for endless fun in the sun. Itching for a getaway during cooler months? Travel to one of America’s National Parks, many of which offer free entry or free days to visit. 
2. Utilize travel reward credit cards. Cut group travel costs by earning points through credit cards with rewards optimized for travel. Many credit card companies also offer their own booking platforms to save as you book your vacation with reward points.
3. Rent vacation homes directly. Cut lodging costs by not only browsing AirBNB and VRBO, but researching local rental home companies. Booking with a rental home company at your destination not only supports small businesses, but often provides discounted lodging with charm. 
4. Avoid peak seasons. Plan a discounted group trip, by using one of your most valuable tools- your calendar. When booking, toggle different dates on the calendar to see how this affects your overall total. Save on lodging and entertainment by choosing dates that not only cut down on the crowds, but make more room in your budget to enjoy your vacation.
5. Order grocery delivery. Save money as you travel by using a grocery delivery service like Walmart+ or Instacart to have snacks and drinks delivered to your destination. Scheduling grocery delivery upon your arrival, not only enhances your stay, but cuts the cost of convenience purchases that can eat up your vacation budget. 
6. Maximize travel reward programs. Loyalty to travel reward programs through your corporate travel can cut vacation costs. Earn points at work that you can spend on fun with your family or friends! Maybe even check those email newsletters that go to your junk mail for special vacation rates and discounts.
7. Negotiate directly. While booking platforms offer the convenience of panning online, calling to book your travel or entertainment directly can often offer the best rates. Call ahead to the ballpark, amusement park, or resort to see what special group rates they can offer to cut costs for your vacation.  
8. Minimize rental equipment costs. By traveling with Eagle, you can store all the gear you need to enjoy your vacation in the motorcoach. Cut the cost of renting beach chairs and umbrellas, then having to tip someone to set them up. Bring your golf clubs, fishing poles, snowboard, beach umbrellas, or ski bibs. Spend your vacation budget on fun, not things you already have at home.
9. Cut parking costs. By traveling in an Eagle bus you can not only save on parking at your lodging destination, but as you enjoy your vacation. Don’t fight parking garages to spend an extra $20 on dinner per vehicle. Let our host driver drop you off and pick you up right at the door.  
10. Travel together. Using Eagle Christian Tours for your transportation, not only allows for more memories together, but cuts travel costs for flights, baggage, tolls, airport parking, and more. Head to https://eaglechristiantours.com/ to get an instant quote to book your trip!

We can’t wait to see the thrifty trips you plan with these tips to maximize your travel budget, without sacrificing an incredible vacation.