Trip Funding
#11
05-28-2015, 06:55 AM
jpalm That was every penny I spent from the moment I left home until my return. I was shocked at the amount I spent. I budgeted $4k to $5k and was pleasantly surprised. One thing I did fail to list was my 40th wedding anniversary rolled around while I was in California. I did not include the $250 dollars for 42 roses sent to my bride at work.
#12
05-28-2015, 07:18 AM
jpalm That was every penny I spent from the moment I left home until my return. I was shocked at the amount I spent. I budgeted $4k to $5k and was pleasantly surprised. One thing I did fail to list was my 40th wedding anniversary rolled around while I was in California. I did not include the $250 dollars for 42 roses sent to my bride at work.
#13
05-28-2015, 07:22 AM
#14
05-28-2015, 07:38 AM
I spent our 5th anniversary in Las Vegas. That didn't go over so well. Fortunately we're still going strong, with our 12th coming later this year. I do suppose that's the difference between a 5 year newbie and a 40 year veteran. Congrats on making it that far.
#16
05-28-2015, 01:28 PM
Road Warrior
#17
05-29-2015, 02:02 PM
Grand HDF Member
You don't even have to be married for 1 DAY to know Vegas was a bad call. Anything in Nevada screams hookers & bad decisions!!
#18
05-30-2015, 02:13 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
One of the things I've found when riding is that while I am spending money on food, gas and motels, usually that's about it. When I'm at home and doing my usual things, I'm spending a certain amount of money on various things, too. I spend money on food, entertainment and other junk if I'm at home. The real cost to me of a road trip how much more it will cost me to be on the road compared to staying at home.
#19
05-30-2015, 08:16 AM
Are you telling us you ate/drank for 22 days on the road for $675? I did a 17 day/ 5 state trip in the Southeast the last two weeks of March and I think my bar tabs alone were $600... ;-) But seriously, I had great luck with Best Westerns... all under a hundred bucks ,once you did a little negotiating with them.... I was riding two up, so one, bike, one room, food for two, harley shirts, etc.... I stayed right around $225/day.... and we did a lot of "things" too... air boat rides, go carts, out at night, etc.... we rode 2500 miles but we did other things as well..not just ride and sleep.... so, I think your $200/day budget is pretty realistic.... have fun!
On a 22 day trip last year.
TRIP FROM EAST COAST, TO WEST COAST AND BACK.
22 DAYS AND 8,350 MILES
Hotel Information
$109.24 Comfort Inn Tuscaloosa, AL 5-24-14
$ 64.96 Comfort Inn Terrell, TX 5-25-14
$175.62 Comfort Inn Pecos, TX 5-26-14
$ 78.74 Comfort Inn Lordsburg, NM 5-27-14
$ 89.27 Days Inn Globe, AZ 5-28-14
$108.50 Best Western Cottonwood, AZ 5-29-14
$280.50 Comfort Inn Williams, AZ (2 nights) 5-30,31-14
$ 75.94 Sleep Inn Barstow, CA 6-1-14
$ 84.67 Comfort Inn San Luis Obispo, CA 6-2-14
$102.64 Comfort Inn Monterey, CA 6-3-14
$155.71 Hampton Inn Truckee, CA 6-4-14
$138.74 Days Inn Oakhurst, CA 6-5-14
$107.91 Comfort Inn Vasalia, CA 6-6-14
$ 90.72 Virgin River Casino Mesquite, NV (2 nights) 6-7,8-14
$113.19 Comfort Inn Kanab,UT 6-9-14
$224.36 Hampton Inn Kayenta, AZ 6-10-14
$ 96.56 Comfort Inn Santa Rosa, NM 6-11-14
$ 54.85 Interstate Inn Rolannd, OK 6-12-14
$103.14 Cookeville, TN 6-13-14
Total $2,255.26 Divided by two equals $1,127.63
My Expenses
Gas $ 766.81
Hotel ½ $1,127.63
Cash $675.00
C. Card $108.23
Total $ 2,677.67 Average per day $121.71
TRIP FROM EAST COAST, TO WEST COAST AND BACK.
22 DAYS AND 8,350 MILES
Hotel Information
$109.24 Comfort Inn Tuscaloosa, AL 5-24-14
$ 64.96 Comfort Inn Terrell, TX 5-25-14
$175.62 Comfort Inn Pecos, TX 5-26-14
$ 78.74 Comfort Inn Lordsburg, NM 5-27-14
$ 89.27 Days Inn Globe, AZ 5-28-14
$108.50 Best Western Cottonwood, AZ 5-29-14
$280.50 Comfort Inn Williams, AZ (2 nights) 5-30,31-14
$ 75.94 Sleep Inn Barstow, CA 6-1-14
$ 84.67 Comfort Inn San Luis Obispo, CA 6-2-14
$102.64 Comfort Inn Monterey, CA 6-3-14
$155.71 Hampton Inn Truckee, CA 6-4-14
$138.74 Days Inn Oakhurst, CA 6-5-14
$107.91 Comfort Inn Vasalia, CA 6-6-14
$ 90.72 Virgin River Casino Mesquite, NV (2 nights) 6-7,8-14
$113.19 Comfort Inn Kanab,UT 6-9-14
$224.36 Hampton Inn Kayenta, AZ 6-10-14
$ 96.56 Comfort Inn Santa Rosa, NM 6-11-14
$ 54.85 Interstate Inn Rolannd, OK 6-12-14
$103.14 Cookeville, TN 6-13-14
Total $2,255.26 Divided by two equals $1,127.63
My Expenses
Gas $ 766.81
Hotel ½ $1,127.63
Cash $675.00
C. Card $108.23
Total $ 2,677.67 Average per day $121.71
#20
05-30-2015, 11:19 AM
Road Captain
I usually budget about $35/day for chow. I try to stay in motels with free hot breakfasts (unless I am camping), and I pack a small cooler with food for lunches. The cooler makes it easy to find a place to eat because I can stop anywhere...parks, scenic view turnouts, even a shady spot at a gas station after filling up. It also saves money, as a can of tuna, and a protien bar are cheaper than a restaurant.
That $35 that I budget allows for a nice evening meal at a nice place. I rarely use all of it, unless I also order a couple of bourbons/beers.
That $35 that I budget allows for a nice evening meal at a nice place. I rarely use all of it, unless I also order a couple of bourbons/beers.