How to Pick the Best Transportation Option for a Day Trip

A bus trip in Reykyavik, Iceland
A bus trip in Reykyavik, Iceland. Photo by Juan Encalada on Unsplash

Day trips are all fun and games as long as you’ve managed to figure out how to get to your destination. There are many transportation options out there, and this brief guide will help you pick the best one, based on your budget and the type of trip you’re planning.

Car Ride

Car rides are a great option if you have someone to share expenses with. If you’re doing it on your own, the price of gas that you’re going to spend might be too high, so you should consider either having your friends and family join you or using ride-sharing apps to split the costs.

Tour Transportation

Car rides are a great option for local trips, but you’ll need to spend some extra cash on a rent a car agency if you want to travel abroad. If you’re not willing to do this, check out if there are any tours to your destination, and book one of them if the price tag is lower.

Public Transportation

Public transportation is not a great option for group trips, but it can save you some money if you’re traveling solo. Compare prices of train and bus tickets to the amount of money that you would spend on gas, and figure out which option is more affordable.