Road trips are incredibly convenient, cost-effective, and safe than road trips of the past, thanks to our smartphones. Countless apps help with virtually any aspect of your journey. Here are our favorite apps that make your journey as great as possible!
GasBuddy
Gas prices often eat up the most significant portion of your trip budget. The app analyzes each gas station around you to find the cheapest one to save you money. It also finds nearby parking lots for your rest stops. You can even update gas prices as you see them assist future app users. Free on iOS and Android
HotelTonight
Some nights, despite your best efforts, you may need to sleepover for the night. When you feel drowsiness set in, this HotelTonight helps you find day-of deals on hotels nearby. By searching for all hotels in one place, you can find a bed in minutes to continue safely. Free on iOS and Android
Waze
This popular navigation tool alerts you to police down the road, traffic, obstacles on the road, and faster routes. Waze also offers suggestions for drive-thru fast food joints, sit-down restaurants, gas stations, and parking lots. Waze is an excellent tool for any driver, especially on a road trip. Free on iOS and Android
Roadtrippers
Roadtrippers are like having a private guide for any destination in the United States. Use this app to find restaurants, hotels, national parks, landmarks, other roadside attractions, and their Yelp ratings and reviews. Are you looking for offbeat and historical landmarks? Roadtrippers has you covered. You can even sort these attractions into different categories to best personalize your adventure. Free on iOS and Android
SkyRoam
It can be hard to have service consistently when you are on the open road. No one wants to shell out significant cash for roaming charges or swapping your SIM card. SkyRoam helps you stay connected as a portable WiFi hotspot. You can manage your hotspot account by checking your usage and your connection status. Free on iOS and Android
While preparing for the fun of your road trip, also qualify for the worst. Don’t let an accident slow you down. Look into collision centers along your route and investigate which you think are trustworthy. There are several Performance Collision Centers throughout the Southeastern United States. See if there are any locations near your route, and talk to any of our Gold-Class certified technicians to see if we are right for you!