{"organism":"Page","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","children":[{"organism":"Metadata","model":{"title":"7 tips to planning cheap road trips in 2023","text":"\u003Cp\u003EHere are seven tips on how to plan a cheap family-friendly road trip in 2023.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\r\n","links":[{"name":"7 tips to planning cheap road trips in 2023","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/_jcr_content/root/metadata.shellimg.jpeg/1697108084249/road-trip-deals-main.jpeg","alt":"Road Trip Deals","width":3840,"height":2166},"date":"2023-01-16T18:30:00Z","tags":[{"name":"Vehicles","value":"vehicles:"},{"name":"Travel Well","value":"shell:business/business-customers/travel-well"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/metadata"},{"organism":"ContentOwner","model":{},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/contentowner"},{"organism":"Container.Header","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","ref":"https://www.shell.com.au/_jcr_content/root/header/inherited.model.json","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/header/inherited","model":{}},{"organism":"Breadcrumb","model":{"links":[{"name":"Home","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/"},{"name":"Motorists","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists.html"},{"name":"Go Well Content Hub","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub.html"},{"name":"7 tips to planning cheap road trips in 2023","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips.html"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/header/breadcrumb"}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/header","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Main","children":[{"organism":"Container.Section","children":[{"organism":"PageHeader","color":"inherited","model":{"title":"7 tips to planning cheap road trips in 2023","text":"\u003Cp\u003EHere are seven tips on how to plan a cheap family-friendly road trip in 2023.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/_jcr_content/root/main/section_copy/page_header_copy_cop.shellimg.jpeg/1697108112298/road-trip-deals-main.jpeg","alt":"Road Trip Deals","width":3840,"height":960},"date":"2023-01-16T18:30:00Z"},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy/page_header_copy_cop"},{"organism":"Container","colspan":8,"children":[{"organism":"Author.Info","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy/simple_copy_copy_cop/author_copy","model":{"links":[{"name":"By Shell on Jan. 17, 2023"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/_jcr_content/root/main/section_copy/simple_copy_copy_cop/author_copy.shellimg.png/1697108122578/shell-pecten.png","alt":"Shell Pecten","width":2500,"height":1405}}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy/simple_copy_copy_cop/text","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EReady to plan this year’s road trip but wanting to go easy on the budget? A little research can go a long way to ensure there are no roadblocks to the perfect budget-friendly road trip in 2023.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_1077948173","model":{"title":"1. Do your research","text":"\u003Cp\u003EBefore you hit the open road, jump online and subscribe to any accommodation, tours or service you might use so you can receive notice of any upcoming sales promotions. Most promotions and discounts are often advertised two to four months in advance, but others will coincide with sales events like Black Friday or Boxing Day deals.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EReady to book on the spot? Try to book directly with the operator. While much of the world works online, don’t forget, it’s worth picking up the phone and asking if they can offer you a better deal than what you’ve found online.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_1420930051","model":{"title":"2. Travel off-peak","text":"\u003Cp\u003ETravelling during a “low” or “off-peak” season can be a much better time to travel, with fewer crowds and lower prices. During winter, destinations like the Sunshine Coast still offer the same sun-kissed beach days and golf courses as they do during summer, but with the added bonus of heavily discounted accommodation rates.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, sometimes the cheapest time to travel isn’t the best time to travel: Uluru’s low season is November to March, but with temperatures above 35 degrees most days, the shoulder season in May is a better option for some.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_203902362","model":{"title":"3. Travel mid-week","text":"\u003Cp\u003EOf course, travelling out of peak season isn’t the only way to find a good deal. The days of the week you travel can dictate how much you’ll pay for accommodation, petrol and even meals. Peak occupancy for hotels, motels and caravan parks tends to be on weekends and public holidays, attracting the highest rates. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings always have lower occupancy, and therefore cheaper prices. And if you’re on the road, who doesn’t love the mid-week lunch special at a country pub?\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_1652406889","model":{"title":"4. Avoid popular holiday destinations in school holidays","text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe golden rule of budget travel is to avoid travelling to the most popular destinations loved by families during school holiday peak periods. During school holidays prices can soar in Australia’s most-loved hotspots with families making the most of their allocated break time. To save money, try to book early and steer clear of popular locations where family holiday-makers are likely heading, such as kid-friendly holiday parks or camp spots. Alternatively, if the option is there for you, keep it simple and travel during school term. While each state has different term dates, as a general rule the best times of year to beat the school holiday rush across Australia include late February to March, May to June, August to September, and November.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_1633347780","model":{"title":"5. Get your route right","text":"\u003Cp\u003EEveryone loves spontaneity, but knowing where you’re going, and the way you’ll get there, can heavily influence your total expenditure. While most people are happy to rely on their mobile phone’s GPS map service, this can drop out of range, and getting lost, backtracking or taking the long way round can be a costly lesson in fuel consumption and your time.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nIn 2023, knowing where you’re going is more important than ever, with many roads, highways and driving routes damaged by last year’s record-breaking floods. Be sure to check online if your route is under repair, or will require a detour; if there is limited information, call your local regional tourist office to check if there are any roadworks to avoid.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/seven-tips-to-planning-cheap-road-trips/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_1287624091","model":{"title":"6. Consider a long stay","text":"\u003Cp\u003EOne of the best ways to keep your road trip budget-friendly is to stay longer in one place. While many people are used to ticking the box on every town along the way, one of the biggest post-COVID-19 travel trends continues to be selecting one town to stay in, and using it as a satellite base to explore the region. 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