Tip #9: Augment with carshare, rental car or taxis

Let's face it, there are going to be times that you need a car of your own. When you do consider that you will have these means of getting a car.

- Carshare if you are lucky enough to have one in your area. Look at flexcar, city car share or zipcar.
- Taxis can be used to get from place to place and need to take things, though it does add up if you use it a lot.
- Car Rental, Rental car companies Enterprise and Budget have affordable day and week rates that are comparable to carshare rates.
- Consider having groceries delivered when you need a lot. Check online for free delivery codes.