On our maiden voyage to Skidaway State Park, I decided to do a cost comparison of camping versus staying in a hotel. Here are the totals:
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Camping
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Hotel
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Stay
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$80 ($27 per night x 3)
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Around $500 for 3 nights (this price is based on the average hotel
cost close to downtown Savannah, GA)
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Gas
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$130 (had to take the truck)
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$80 (based on my small car’s gas millage)
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Food
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$125 (based on only eating out once a day plus the grocery bill for
breakfast & lunch food)
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$150 (based on eating out 2 times a day since most hotels offer free breakfast)
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Dog Care
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$0
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$30 boarding fee
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Total
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$335
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$760
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Saved $425
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We almost saved the price of the camper ($450)! Obviously by saving money you lose luxuries like private showers and such, but sometimes it does the heart well to rough it a little :)
