Labor Day Weekend is always a key time for travel, which means that the roads are packed with Milwaukee car rentals rushing off to their various destinations. In fact, traveling on Labor Day can be the most frustrating day to travel all year – except perhaps Christmas time.
Fortunately, there are ways to make this day considerably less chaotic. Mayfair can offer you tips to drive your Milwaukee car rentals safely through traffic jams without inducing any rage at the hassle.
Carry a GPS and a map
While it’s true that using a GPS to get to your destination may be a more effective and less distracting method of navigation than traditional maps, GPS technology has its flaws. If signals are crossed, or if your GPS dies then you’ll quickly find yourself lost. It’s safe to have a back up. Carry your paper maps just in case, and make sure to keep an eye on where you are so that you can quickly and easily find your spot on the map in case the GPS fails.
Before you head off in your Milwaukee car rentals, make sure you review your route. Having a general or rough idea of your route will help you in case of momentary fail in GPS. If it helps, draw the route onto your map to help impress it into your mind.
Compare routes in advance
As mentioned, it’s important to know your route before you leave, but it’s also important to compare routes. Don’t necessarily go with the first path you find – it’s possible that there are more effective, less populated routes that will save you time on travel.
Find a few possible routes for your Milwaukee car rentals. Compare distances, traffic flow, and service stops along the way. Don’t allow a longer travel distance to dissuade you from taking a route. It is possible that longer routes will actually still save you time if traffic is lighter than others.
Search out service stations in advance
Don’t just plan your route – plan your stops. Look in advance to find gas stations and compare prices. There are smartphone apps available to help you find the best stations on your route, as well as the best prices.
Though planned detours are always the best detours, it’s also smart to minimize them as much as possible. Pack your Milwaukee car rentals with snacks and meals before the trip to reduce the number of stops you’ll have to make. Fill up a cooler with food. Avoiding trips for food will save you time on your journey as you skip the long wait times at fast food restaurants.
Keep an eye on traffic
While you travel, remain aware of traffic. Listen to the radio with traffic reports, or subscribe to traffic reports online in advance. Knowing the heaviness of traffic in advance will help you plan your route. You can adapt your route if you notice that your original is too busy with traffic.
Be flexible with your travel dates
This is one of the toughest tips to follow. Sometimes, work and other commitments prevent us from having flexible travel dates. However, if you can manage it, try to create a travel schedule that avoids heavy traffic.
Traveling on the Friday or Monday of Labor Day weekend probably isn’t your smartest bet. Remember that students will be moving back to school, cramming up the roads with moving trucks and tiny packed sedans. Other travelers are enjoying their long weekend and have plans to begin travel on Friday. Take an extra day or two off to leave on the Wednesday and return a day early, or on Tuesday.
Begin the perfect Labor Day weekend by renting your Milwaukee car rentals from Mayfair today.
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