It’s SUMMER TIME and Family Vacation Season is upon us. 

If you have a family road trip planned for this summer and don’t want to pull all your hair out screaming and crying, then trust us, you’ll want to read this article. 

Here are five road trip tips to consider as your navigate road trip season and vacation locations far and wide. Like all great life lessons, we have learned these travel tips through many years of trials and tribulations. Trust us. You will be happy you read and implemented these travel strategies.

Road Trip Tip #1: Leave your kids at home. 

Just joking. 

Road Trip Tip #2: Plan Ahead. We Repeat Plan Ahead.  

Nothing kills a road trip like road construction and endless waiting with the kids that have to use the bathroom. With a little planning, you can avoid this nightmare situation. Our recommendation to avoid these horrible situations is to review the areas you intend to travel State Transportation Websites. On these State websites, States will describe major construction projects and their general work hours. Use this travel information to decide what driving routes are worth taking and potential times to pass through certain construction areas. 

We also recommend the app Waze on your smart phone as another strategy to avoid slow downs. Waze’s is the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app. Drivers in your particular driving area share real-time traffic and road information, saving everyone time and gas money on their journey. 

Lastly, besides road travel planning, we recommend you think about in advance how many clothes and other items you are going to need on your family vacation. Nothing is worst than the night before realizing you don’t have enough luggage space for your needed attire. At Rentluggage, we have a multitude of rentals that can work for any type of trip and space you need. 

Road Trip Tip #3: Get your car checked out before the big road trip.

Nothing is worst than your car breaking down in the middle of nowhere U.S. We recommend every traveler have their car serviced by a trained mechanic before a big trip. A few dollars spent on car maintenance can go a long way in making your trip fun and stress-free. Further, many auto shops have summer deals running now to make such a check up painless on your wallet. 

Road Trip Tip #4: Travel at Odd times  

As previously mentioned in Tip #1, planning can make a big difference. In particular, your timing when driving through certain major cities can have a major impact on your travel time. For large metro cities, the best times to head through are early morning before rush hour and late evening after rush hour is over. 

Road Trip Tip #5: Pack an emergency safety kit 

This may sound like a no-brainer but pack emergency supplies in case you fall into unexpected situations. Items worth including are: bottle water, snacks, a spare car key in case you get locked out, blankets, a first aid kit, flashlight, basic tools, and a cell phone charger.

Road Trip Tip #6: Be creative when looking for car space, think about a rooftop carrier.

On your road trip with your family or a group of friends, car space could be maxed out very quickly. Consider a rooftop carrier to add more space to your vehicle.

Our rooftop carriers ship straight to you and can be mailed back anywhere in the Continental United States. Our rentals are a fraction compared to purchasing new and won’t take up space in your garage when your family vacation is over. We have a multitude of rooftop carrier options that can fit to any type of car roof you have.  

Not sure what rooftop carrier may be right for your car? No worries, check out our Beginner’s Guide to Renting a Car Carrier. 

Have a road trip question we didn’t answer? Email us at info@rentluggage.com for help from one of our travel experts.

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