Courtesy the BCAA
Despite experiencing some of the highest fuel prices in Canada, travellers in British Columbia still plan to take road trips this summer but with adjusted best practices, according to a recent survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA).
The survey revealed that while 77 percent of BC travellers explained that the high fuel prices will make road trips ‘too expensive’ this year, 69 percent said they are still planning on driving to a destination. However, 78 percent said they will travel closer to home and 76 percent plan to do less exploring once they reach their vacation spot.
Steve Fennell
There’s a variety of ideal ways to save at the pumps.
“All of the things that we love to do like take the scenic route may have to wait until gas prices go down, especially for those with large vehicles,” says Josh Smythe, the Automotive Manager for the BCAA. “This could be a year when many decide to drive directly to a vacation destination and simply stay there.”
This doesn’t mean that travellers in British Columbia need to have less summer fun. Smythe explains there are ways to ‘outsmart pain at the pump.’
Steve Fennell
Despite high diesel and gas prices, many are still opting to go on road trips.
When road trippers and RVers head out on vacation, it’s recommended to plan more direct routes, drive at slower speeds, avoid harsh braking and monitor load weight. Limiting the use of A/C and conducting proper engine/vehicle maintenance are other means to conserve fuel.
For more information about the BCAA visit www.bcaa.com
According to the BCAA, these findings are based on an online survey of a representative sample of 1,000 adult British Columbians surveyed using Leger's panel, LEO, from May 13-15, 2022.