What to save in autotravel Europe: 5 Simple Tips

One of the best options for your summer vacation, you can count on the right journey. Still would! It's a new experience, emotion, experience, familiarity with the cultures, peoples, sights. With the introduction of visa-free regime, the organization of a trip abroad for Ukrainian citizens has become much easier.

For owners of their own transport a trip to Europe by car - a great idea, because you can not depend on the schedule of trains or planes, to choose their own pace and route. To save the family budget in this journey, we offer you a few simple ideas.

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Food. Part of the power supply can take with you. The most important rule - carefully read the terms of import / export of food, alcohol, drugs (Quantity, weight, list of prohibited or taxed products) from you for each country repetition.

Fuel.There are several methods of fuel economy.

• An economical engine. The best option for saving fuel - road trip with an economical diesel engine, or - filling gas. Undoubtedly, such methods work well for Ukrainian roads.

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Cruising speed. Few people know, but each car has its own cruising speed at which the ratio of the speed / fuel consumption the most optimal. Of course, excellent highways in Europe, you can safely go to the maximum permitted speed. In most countries, it is in the range of 120-130 km / h. But it is better to travel at a speed of 80-100 km / h, so you can save up to 20% less fuel!

Monitoring of fuel prices. The cost of gasoline in Europe higher than ours, so we recommend to fill a full tank back in Ukraine. If you are a day are crossing several borders, promonitorte advance which countries is more profitable to refuel.

Parking. Most parking lots are paid abroad. Or even in the preparation of the route search free, or be sure to pay for parking in order not to "fly into a lot of money" in family autotravel. In this case, the savings will be considered as the absence of a penalty in Europe, this nuance is controlled very seriously.

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Toll roads.Almost all of Europe studded with "tricky" toll roads. They are comfortable, have excellent coverage, it is possible to develop more speed and reach their destination in the shortest possible time, but - cost money. Most of them are built in such a way that the free ride to detour out unprofitable for a long time. So, carefully calculate all when drawing up the route.

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Housing. About a place to sleep better to take care in advance. Book now possible to specialized resources, the popularity of which - the international sites Booking and Airbnb.

Often where you can find attractive discounts and promotions. Not necessarily choose the hotels, you can stay in hostels, camping parks, apartment for rent.

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