I saved over $80 on a trip to Portland by using the city's bike share for a week instead of renting a car.

I got a $15 weekly pass for Biketown and rode everywhere, which was way cheaper than the $100+ I would have spent on a rental and parking (and honestly, more fun).

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drew_coleman75h ago

Sounds good until it rains or you're trying to get across town with luggage. Not every trip is a sunny joyride.

the_uma7h ago

That point about it being more fun is SO true. You see a city in a totally different way when you're not stuck in traffic or looking for parking. You notice little shops and cafes you'd just zoom past in a car. It turns the trip into an adventure, not just a list of places to get to. The money saved is great, but that feeling of actually being IN the city is the real win.