Quick Tips for Vacationing Without a Car

Maybe you want to be more environmentally friendly, or you just don’t want the added expense and hassle of a rental. For whatever reason, you want to take your next vacation without a car. These quick tips will help you make it a reality.

Airport Shuttles

If you fly to your destination, an airport shuttle can make life easy. Local hotels may even have complimentary shuttles to pick you up and drop you off, so make sure to check with them. Shuttles are also a great option if you want to explore a little further away. For example, you can grab a quick shuttle from Hobby to Galveston and be walking the Strand within a couple of hours.

Sightseeing Tours

There are several advantages to using group sightseeing tours, so check with your hotel concierge or a tour office for excursion options. These will often have transportation provided, so you won’t have to worry about getting your own. Sit back and relax while the tour company plans your stops, buys your tickets and makes your meal reservations. Plus, your tour guide will be able to fill you in on all the best places to visit, eat, and shop for the rest of your visit.

Pocket Guides

Your cell phone is like a mini travel guide, so grab it and hit the road on foot. The right app can have you living like a local, or just make sure you don’t miss a hidden gem on the next block.

If you are feeling up for a challenge, there’s an app for that too. There are scores of them that can help you navigate your host city while completing tasks along the way. You can combine a walking tour with a scavenger hunt or maybe even a fitness challenge.

You Can Travel Without a Car

You don’t need a car to hit the road. Conveniences like shuttles and sightseeing tours make getting around easy. Walking tours and online challenges can even add fun to getting around on foot.

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Travelon Jo

Travelon Jo is a mom and travel blogger who believes that taking your kids travelling is one of the best things you can do for them. As a former travel agent, she knows all about the ins and outs of planning a trip, and loves nothing more than sharing her knowledge with others.