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Filed in archive Tips and Tricks by Melissa Petri on March 31, 2007

Sleeping in Cars
In my previous entry, Survival Tip for Broke Backpackers, I wrote about sleeping in airports. In relation to that, one of our readers (B.R., an Irish traveler who is planning to take a road trip around the USA) asked about Sleeping in Cars.

Personally, I wouldn't recommend it at all. However, if you are desperate and short of cash...

Off the top of my head, here are a few tips for budget travelers who may find themselves with no other choice but to sleep in their cars:

Women traveling alone should NOT do it at all.

Look for 24/7 truck stops and hospital parking lots. Both locations are more likely to be monitored and are tolerant of people grabbing a few hours of sleep in their cars.

Never parklinks on the side of a deserted road.

Look for campgrounds around the area where you will be driving. Not only will it be a lot safer, you will also have access to toilets.

Go to a gas station and ASK if it's ok to park and sleep there.

Don't sleep with the engine idling. You might not wake up anymore.

I do hope, though, that you save a bit more to be able to afford cheap accommodations (there are quite a few all over) before you start your trip.


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