Financially preparing for travel

Excited for your next vacation but not sure where to start? Here you’ll find tips and insights for how to boost your savings for travel, maximize points and miles, simplify the booking process and more.

How to get your travel finances in order

Saving for travel

How to budget and save for a weekend getaway

Want to take a weekend getaway this summer? Here’s how you can manage your money to make that trip a reality.

Travel

Average cost of flying in the U.S.

Here’s how much you can expect to spend on domestic air travel, plus a few tips for trimming your costs.

Savings

7 best travel budget apps for your next vacation

Seven travel apps that will help you plan travel, track your budget, coordinate with a group and split expenses.

Credit cards

Are travel cards worth it?

Travel credit cards offer valuable benefits and can help offset travel costs, even with an annual fee. Here s how to decide if they re right for you.

Exclusive travel insights from Bankrate

“There are plenty of ways to have fun this summer without busting your budget. For example, there’s still time to accumulate a summer vacation fund by setting money aside from every paycheck.”

– Ted Rossman

More than 1 in 3 American travelers plan to go into debt for their summer vacations this year

According to a new Bankrate survey, about half of Americans are planning a summer vacation in 2024. Of those travelers, 36 percent are willing to go into debt to pay for it. Domestic summer travel is the most popular option, but some people will travel internationally or take a staycation.
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Summer travel spotlight

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8 of the best ways to use points and miles for travel

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The pros and cons of travel credit cards

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Traveler’s guide to the best frequent flyer programs

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Best tools to use when redeeming rewards for a flight

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Sitting on a pile of points? Use them for a spring break vacation

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