Here is a simple tip I learned while traveling from Ohio to Idaho and many states west and south of there. Only plan on staying in motels from Monday through Thursday because they raise the rates the rest of the week due to more people traveling at this time.

And the best deals are on the business loops going through small cities and towns at the older mom and pop motels. I got a room with two double beds and kids up to twelve stay free for $27.00 in Sturgis Wyoming. And a super double in Southern Utah for less than $13.00. And Miles City, Montana we got a real nice room with double beds free for the kids and a swimming pool for $37.00. And all these deals were during the weekdays.

Also these places have been here for a long time and are owned by people that live there. And that means they know the surroundings,places of interest, best dinning,and maybe even a shortcut and more scenic route for your ongoing trip.

So don't get caught off guard like we did and have to check into a Holiday Inn at 12:30 A.M. at the rate of $110.00 so two of us could sleep for seven hours and enjoy a complimentary four ounce orange juice on our way out.

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