Cars aren’t cheap. Whether it’s your own or a rental, you still have to pay for fuel, parking, toll, insurance, and those costs can quickly add up!
Some travel destinations more or less demand you have a car to get around. Remote places where there aren’t many options, or where attractions are spread apart really far.
If you want to travel on a budget, consider city-hopping, or visiting a country with good public transportation so you don’t depend on a car as much.
This also applies to taxis! When you fly to your destination, always, always look for a different way to get into town. Taxis will take advantage of your disorientation, and how you might not be familiar with the local currency or rates. They will rip you off, is what we’re saying. Taxis should be your very last option, when you need to get somewhere quickly, or in the case of an emergency.