Reduce business and leisure travel costs

By booking discount packages that include airfare and hotel. Add a rental car to your package and you will pay less for each component of the package than it would cost individually. You can often save enough on package trips to cover the cost for a companion.

• Plan your vacations ahead and visit less popular destinations.
• Trade shows, conventions and major sports events like the Super Bowl can push the price of your travel up. The convention and visitor's bureaus usually know about these events, at least a year in advance.
• Buy trip cancellation insurance that covers your trip and unexpected delays.
• Always book discount packages with a credit card. It is much easier to get a refund if something goes wrong.