Thrifty Traveler Gifts

"How much if I pedal?"

"How about Nebraska? The dollar's still strong in Nebraska."

'I'm sorry James, but we're on the low end of a business cycle.'

'We're only going for a week, but he's determined not to be fleeced by roadside cafes.'

'Phone for help? Are you mad? Have you any idea how much it costs to use a mobile abroad?'

City Taxi Co. Now offering no-frills service.

Infuriating. What? The airlines are starting to charge for coffee, tea, water, even pillows and blankets. This upsets you? They are so cheap. So amazingly frugal. Charging for water - in a captive airplane! They're making me look terrible. We must raise our bar. Comprehension.

A scottish gentleman trying to save money by avoiding tolls

GARAGE SALE TOUR BUS

"I've worked out it's cheaper for me to post myself, rather than catch the train..."

"Why save 30% on a holiday deal if we can save 100% if we stay at home?"

'Don't think discomfort... think off-season rates!'

'Our financial adviser urges us to take a hiking vacation this summer.'

Travel agent: 'I can give you a treally good deal, if you're willing to STAND all the way to Boston.'

George wanted the cheapest holiday he could find...

"I'd like a budget flight with upgraded snacks."

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

"So the plan is to fly everyone for free. But we'll charge $400.00 per bag."

A treasure map shows you all the roads without tolls.

"We were able to retire 6 years early by canceling cable & eliminating anything fun."

"They're on special offer so I got three times more than I could ever use for twice as much as I could afford!"

"Ten Dollars?! I can't eat that." Bob was on a strict low-cost diet.

'I've never opened her up on the highway, but I get great mileage in the city!'

"You just had to book the economy cruise, didn't you?"

"We're off. We got a loan to fill er up!"

Your energy bill is enclosed. You might want to sit down.

Excess Baggage: Airlines are constantly working on new seating configurations.

"If your luggage is in your clothes it doesn't count!"

'You raised the price of air to 50c!' 'Inflation.'

'He must be going economy!'

'What can you get with a quarter?'

'Margaret, what are we doing on this cruise ship that we couldn't have done at home, cheaper?'

"It was rated on all the travel websites. 'Best economy tour'."

'Can I ask you what you've had to eat this morning, Sir? . . .Have you evacuated your bowels since then? . . . I'm afraid I'll have to charge you for the additional weight.'

Getting out of baggage fees is tricky, another sweater or two and I'd be charged for an extra seat.