If you consider discovering America, you’d better learn about how to travel cheap in the USA first. Basically your expenses while in the United States will be made of travelling cost, price of accommodations, and your lifestyle.

Save on your flight price
Majority of tourists enters the United States by air. You can get your airplane tickets cheap if you buy round-trip flight that includes Saturday night stay. Another rule is “earlier is cheaper” – purchase your tickets at least one month in advance and you will save a lot. If you are not going to change your flight dates, fly with discount airlines: no lunch in-flight, little leg-room, but the ridiculous price guaranteed.

If possible, travel across the USA by bus. Bus rides are relatively cheap, and bus stations can be found throughout the country. Consider asking about reduced fares for students and foreigners. If you travel interstate, look for the Greyhound signs.

Attention: Tourist traps!
If you really try to travel cheap in the USA, avoid tourist traps. Popular attractions, just as most airports, are usually surrounded with tourist businesses which sell generic merchandise at high prices. So be wise and buy food and souvenirs as far from the attractions as possible.

Stay cheap, save big!
Hotels are not the only places to stay while in the USA. Motels are way more affordable, though can be a challenge. Another reasonable option can be the campsites usually found in large national and state parks You can also consider private campgrounds – little bit more expensive, but you’ll find hot water, grocery store and Laundromat there.