Five Android apps to aid travelers on a budget
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The most clever app on this list is Trapster, which alerts drivers where police speed traps are so road trippers can watch their speed and avoid a hefty fine.
Got some travel plans coming up this holiday season? What are you doing to save on your expenses? You’ve got an Android device and there’s oodles of apps that will help keep costs down, so take advantage of it. Today’s list of apps is geared toward helping users save on travel expenses both before and during the trip.
Included in the story:
- Room 77
- Stay.com
- Opera Mini
- Trapster
- WhatsApp Messenger
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