Beating the Gas Price Blues when Traveling to the Keys
Whew! Record gas prices across the United States are causing people to cut back and do the best they can to deal with the continuous increase in the cost to get from point A to point B. Finding the best price for fuel is a big priority for all of us trying to save where we can.
Gas prices around Key West are around 25 cents higher than the closest mainland city, Homestead, Florida.
According to Gasbuddy.com , a member-driven site designed to inform people of prices across the U.S., lists regular self-serve unleaded gas for $4.05/gallon in Key West while stations in Homestead, just across on the Florida mainland, are more around the national average of $3.79/gallon
Filling up for 26 cents less per gallon provides a $6.50 savings for a 25-gallon purchase. That may not seem like much but every little bit helps. And once you’re in Key West, it’s really easy to get around without a car.
The Tropical Inn, Key West Bed & Breakfast’s convenient location on Duval Street allows you to enjoy many of Key West’s attractions without having to fire-up the car engine. Frugality in your car trips during your stay makes it possible for you to fill-up in Homestead while en-route to Key West and not have to buy anymore until your return to the mainland.
Another way to conserve and see Key West is to rent a scooter. Most have small tanks and can get you around all day on only a few bucks. Gas is usually included in the rental price of the scooter anyhow.
So go ahead and fill-up in Homestead on mainland Florida before starting the drive through the keys, and treat yourself with the money you saved or save it to buy more gas when you need it!
