There’s nothing quite like a road trip to challenge yourself as an avid traveller. Whether you’re coming from another state in the US, or you’re from out of the country, a trip to the Midwest is definitely worth adding to your bucket list.
You have a variety of states to choose from, whether diving head first into the windy city of Chicago and its famous deep-dish pizzas or discovering Wisconsin’s brewery delights.
Wherever you find yourself on this Midwest road trip, here’s how to plan it successfully.
Pick Your Transportation Wisely
Transportation is an important one because, with any rental that you pick out, you need to make sure it suits your needs as you’ll be using it for a fair amount of time on your travels.
Whether you’re not used to driving over in the States or you’re accustomed to a particular type of car, the transportation you pick should be thought about carefully. Try to find a rental that’s as close to your car as possible but has plenty of storage for you and your group to haul all the luggage into it.
Typically you’ll find that if you’re not from the States, the cars tend to be a lot bigger in general.
Have A List Of States To Visit
The Midwest is made up of a number of states that all vary in terms of their own culture, backgrounds, and history. For some places, you might want to put them down on your list to visit, others might not be suited to your type of vacation experience. Each to their own!
With that being said, make sure to list down all the states you want to visit from Indiana to Ohio. That way, you can route out your travel plan more easily if you know where you’re going.
Budget Wisely
When it comes to any road trip, the cost of doing one can soon mount up. From the rental you hire to adding in the fuel to get you from one state to the next. It’s always a good idea to budget for any vacation but particularly for a road trip.
You’ll find that you want to spend a little more on certain activities and stays, especially where one person might be doing the majority of the driving.
Splurge A Little On Your Accommodation
Accommodation is definitely one to splurge on, especially when you’re doing several hours of travelling in the car at a time. Splurging a little on your hotels will make it a much more enjoyable experience.
You can find a lot of different hotels across the states. From extended-stay Hotels Cleveland Ohio, to boutique short-stays in North Dakota, you’re spoilt for choice
Don’t Forget To Chat To The Locals
Finally and most importantly, don’t forget to chitchat to the locals. They’ll have the best guidance and advice when it comes to things to see and do while you’re in any of the states you have planned.
Planning a Midwest road trip is fun and will surely be a memorable experience. Make sure you plan everything carefully as advised with these tips above.