How much money do you usually bring on a road trip? Like how much ‘extra’ do you usually pack...

Carla · 61-69, F

I have slept in a walmart lot, but only a couple of hours.
Take enough for auto emergencies. And add 20% to all of your factored expenses.

lovelywarpedlemon

I have actually slept in a Walmart parking lot, while travelling. I was limiting my expenses and was too tired to push on to the next hotel anyway.

My road trips have been risky, because I had less than $1,000 in my account when I set off... Ideally I would have much more than that, because you never know if something can go wrong with the car. Even a new set of tires would be a major setback. Always bring an ice chest for food, that way money isn't wasted on fast food, and plenty of water in case you break down or have to cool fill the coolant supply tank.

Good luck!

SW-User

My ex husband was a truck driver and we used to sleep in Walmart parking lots if we couldn't find a spot at a truck stop.

ninjavu · 51-55, M

Do you need cash, or can you not just do ATM withdrawals as you go? (I'm assuming you don't have a credit card or you have one and don't want to use it, but if you do it should suffice for true emergencies assuming they're not over your credit limit.) And what kind of trip? Are you being a tourist, or just getting from A to B as quickly and as cheaply as possible?

MURD3RM0NK3Y · 26-30, M

Wouldn't sleep in a Wal Mart parking lot. Unless I had a shotgun in the car with me and all my doors were locked and covered with something so you couldn't see through any of the windows then I'd do it.

Shannon27 · M

It depends on how long I would be gone and what I was going to do. I have always been told to figure what I need then add 10% for unexpected expenses.

Eternity · 26-30, M

I dont feel completely secure unless I have at least 800 dollars for every two weeks I will be gone. After gas is factored in of course.

JP1119 · 36-40, M

I actually [i]have[/i] slept in a Wal-Mart parking lot. But first I went in and bought a pillow lol!

RooiSoosSkarlakenWitSoosSneeu · F

20 000-40 000

TheRascallyOne · 31-35, M

300-400$ only