Quiz | March 2011
How Far Can You Stretch Your Travel Dollar?
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Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, it pays to know the rules that'll help you hold down costs.
Expenses can creep up anywhere, from pricey restaurant tabs to baggage fees at the airport to sneaky charges on your hotel bill. Take our 12-question QUIZ to learn how to save hundreds of dollars -- and avoid costly surprises -- on your next trip.
Expenses can creep up anywhere, from pricey restaurant tabs to baggage fees at the airport to sneaky charges on your hotel bill. Take our 12-question QUIZ to learn how to save hundreds of dollars -- and avoid costly surprises -- on your next trip.
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How Far Can You Stretch Your Travel Dollar?
Question 1 of 12
Which major U.S. airline does NOT charge extra for checked baggage?
A. American
B. Northwest
C. Southwest
D. United
E. US Airways
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Question 1 of 12
Which major U.S. airline does NOT charge extra for checked baggage?
You're right! C. Southwest is correct.
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The right answer is C. Southwest.
Two bags still get a free ride on Southwest. JetBlue lets one bag fly for free. But otherwise, charging for luggage is the norm in the friendly skies. Expect to pay $15 to $25 for your first checked bag each way aboard other airlines. And consider this extra cost when shopping for airfare.
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Question 2 of 12
Renting a car from an airport location ...
A. Costs more
B. Costs less
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Question 2 of 12
Renting a car from an airport location ...
You're right! A. Costs more is correct.
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The right answer is A. Costs more.
The convenience of renting at the airport or hotel will cost you extra -– typically 11% to 13% of your rental. Rental agencies are simply passing the buck: They're charged a fee by the airport or hotel to operate there. Avoid the additional cost by renting off-site (unless a long cab ride will soak up your savings).
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Question 3 of 12
On average, a couple spends how much per day on food while vacationing in North America?
A. $38
B. $80
C. $144
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Question 3 of 12
On average, a couple spends how much per day on food while vacationing in North America?
You're right! B. $80 is correct.
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The right answer is B. $80.
According to AAA, two adults spend about $80 per day on food alone, which can quickly devour a vacation budget. (Not to mention the cost of feeding any children on your trip.) If you stay in a vacation rental instead of a hotel, you can cut costs by cooking your own meals. Search HomeAway.com to find lodging for your next trip.
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Question 4 of 12
What's a good way to improve your gas mileage on a road trip?
A. Use cruise control
B. Drive at higher speeds
C. Roll the windows down
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Question 4 of 12
What's a good way to improve your gas mileage on a road trip?
You're right! A. Use cruise control is correct.
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The right answer is A. Use cruise control.
Switch on the cruise control and slow down. Smoother rides with less pedal pushing can save up to 37% in fuel economy, according to Edmunds.com. On the contrary, high speeds, quick starts and squealing stops burn more gas and money. Your gas mileage also decreases at speeds more than 60 miles per hour. You can assume, according to the EPA, that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.30 per gallon for gas.
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Question 5 of 12
You are involuntarily bumped from your flight. The airline places you on another flight that will get you to your destination within one hour of your original arrival time. What compensation are you entitled to?
A. Nothing
B. Cash up to $200
C. Bonus frequent-flier miles
D. A free flight anywhere in the U.S.
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Question 5 of 12
You are involuntarily bumped from your flight. The airline places you on another flight that will get you to your destination within one hour of your original arrival time. What compensation are you entitled to?
You're right! A. Nothing is correct.
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The right answer is A. Nothing.
Sorry, if you're delayed less than an hour, you get bupkis. If you are delayed one to two hours on a domestic flight, you're entitled to cash up to $650 (or twice the value of the ticket). For more than two hours, the compensation doubles to as much as $1300 (or four times the ticket value). Boost your odds of getting on your flight by arriving to the airport an hour early, ensuring you have a seat assignment and choosing a carrier that rarely bumps passengers.
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Question 6 of 12
You're traveling on business and when you check out of your hotel, you notice a $10-per-night "resort fee" tacked on to your bill. What should you do?
A. Pay it. It's mandatory
B. Challenge it
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Question 6 of 12
You're traveling on business and when you check out of your hotel, you notice a $10-per-night "resort fee" tacked on to your bill. What should you do?
You're right! B. Challenge it is correct.
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The right answer is B. Challenge it.
You can talk your way out of the resort fee -- no arm wrestling necessary. Upscale hotels sometimes charge it to pay for amenities such as spas, swimming pools and golf courses. Just say, "I didn't use the pool you're charging for." Oftentimes, they'll remove the charge because they want you to come back. Better yet, ask if there's a resort fee ahead of time and negotiate it away before booking the hotel.
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Question 7 of 12
How much does an adult passport book cost?
A. $55
B. $100
C. $135
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Question 7 of 12
How much does an adult passport book cost?
You're right! C. $135 is correct.
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The right answer is C. $135.
You'll spend $135 to get a passport for the first time, if you're over age 16. Renewals for adult passports cost $110. Children age 16 and younger can get a passport for $105. It pays to plan ahead: You'll have to fork over an extra $60 per application for expedited service.
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Question 8 of 12
When booking airline tickets, remember that it's generally cheapest to fly on ...
A. Sunday
B. Wednesday
C. Friday
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Question 8 of 12
When booking airline tickets, remember that it's generally cheapest to fly on ...
You're right! B. Wednesday is correct.
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The right answer is B. Wednesday.
Wednesday's the cheapest, according to Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare.com. (An exception to the rule: The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the busiest travel day of the year.) Sunday is typically the most costly.
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Question 9 of 12
For a better exchange rate, should you use your credit or debit card when traveling overseas?
A. Credit
B. Debit
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Question 9 of 12
For a better exchange rate, should you use your credit or debit card when traveling overseas?
You're right! A. Credit is correct.
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The right answer is A. Credit.
Use credit cards to get a good deal on local currency. Plastic offers better exchange rates than banks because Visa, MasterCard and American Express use their size to push for the best deal. But watch out for currency conversion fees that can add an extra 1% to 3% to your charges.
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Question 10 of 12
It pays to travel light. How much extra do airlines typically charge for a bag tipping the scales at more than 50 pounds?
A. $14 to $75
B. $49 to $175
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Question 10 of 12
It pays to travel light. How much extra do airlines typically charge for a bag tipping the scales at more than 50 pounds?
You're right! B. $49 to $175 is correct.
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The right answer is B. $49 to $175.
Talk about heavy lifting -– you'll pay between $49 and $175 per bag, depending on the exact weight. And that's just if it's over the weight limit. If it's also oversized, you could pay another $49 to a whopping $300 per bag on top of that. Ouch.
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Question 11 of 12
Turn in your rental car late, and you could face paying an hourly rate or even a full day extra. What's the typical grace period before the charges kick in?
A. 29 minutes
B. 59 minutes
C. There is no grace period
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Question 11 of 12
Turn in your rental car late, and you could face paying an hourly rate or even a full day extra. What's the typical grace period before the charges kick in?
You're right! A. 29 minutes is correct.
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The right answer is A. 29 minutes.
Most car-rental companies only give a 29-minute grace period for returns, so it pays to watch the clock.
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Question 12 of 12
To travel cheaply, it pays to go in the off-season. That makes summer a prime time to visit...
A. Ski resorts
B. The Caribbean
C. Southern Florida
D. Australia
E. All of the above
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Question 12 of 12
To travel cheaply, it pays to go in the off-season. That makes summer a prime time to visit...
You're right! E. All of the above is correct.
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The right answer is E. All of the above.
All these destinations are cheaper in the summer than in peak winter season. Not only will you save money on lodging and attractions, you'll avoid the crowds. In the fall and winter, head for peak summer locales, such as national parks, Europe and Canada.
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