Budget lodging just a little bit of the way back North?

[drgamera]

We're driving back on a Saturday night in June, leaving Universal to drive just far enough to hit a good deal for lodging. Have you done anything like this? Is it worth going up to Deltona or something, or is it better to stop pretty close to Universal on I-4?

Budget lodging tips heading down from the Northeast would also be welcome!

 

[Judique]

We're driving back on a Saturday night in June, leaving Universal to drive just far enough to hit a good deal for lodging. Have you done anything like this? Is it worth going up to Deltona or something, or is it better to stop pretty close to Universal on I-4?

Budget lodging tips heading down from the Northeast would also be welcome!

The first thing is that on a Saturday night if you are leaving later you should know where you are stopping and probably make a reservation.

Second - what price do you have in mind for what quality of accommodation?

For me, I'm looking for something under $100 with a continental breakfast in the morning or at least a Starbucks in the parking lot.

There are a lot of choices in the Lake Mary area, if you just want to get on the other side of Orlando. If you can do 2-3 hours, you will be between St Augustine and Jacksonville. We've gotten deals in Jax but never in St Aug.

 

[HeatherC]

Heading down from the Northeast....we always stay at the Best Western in Lumberton, NC. Clean, right off the highway and free breakfast.

I agree with the PP...make a reservation you cancel up until 6pm that day. That is prime tourist season and everyone and their brother it seems is on the 95 corridor.