Driving
It can work out cheaper and more convenient to buy a secondhand car rather than hiring constantly, and there’s no shortage of cars and vans suitable for backpackers. Check out hostel notice boards, ask friends of friends, and have a good look around at what’s on offer, such as Travellers Auto Barn, Travellers Mate, and Travel Wheels. Sound advice to pass on is to get a mechanic to check out what you’re interested in, for around $35. Make sure you follow good advice on how to find a decent car. Campervans can cost as little as $4,000 – around £1,700. As always though, cheap isn’t always cheerful, especially if it breaks down…
Lower the cost of hiring or buying a car by sharing lifts with chums.
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