Travel, though fun and satisfying, is expensive. You should not take a trip without knowing how much it is going to cost you. A realistic travel budget will give you not only some peace of mind, but some direction on how much you actually have to spend. Here are some things to consider:
- Administrative – passports, visas, maps
- Tickets – boat, train, or plane
- Auto – car rental, gas, tolls
- Lodging – camp sites, hotels
- Food – pack your own, restaurants
- Entertainment – attractions, museums, concerts
- Shopping – gifts, souvenirs
- Pet/Child Care
Read more about preparing yourself financially for a vacation or travel.
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Great point Jodi. Multiply $10 to park your car by the number of days in your trip and you’ve added quite a chunk.
If you fly – don’t forget the parking at the airport. Here in Boston, airport parking is crazy-expensive!
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Great list, very useful. I popped in from MOm’s blogger club.
i love this blog, its very very handy,
definately will have to bookmark it 
You have a great site. I love how you laid out the expenses for traveling. Also thanks for visiting my blog!