Other tips in this category
Shop for the lowest price fuel
One way car rentals for $1 per day with car relocations
Save Woolworths and Coles fuel vouchers for 4c discount on fuel
Skyscanner for cheap flight comparison
Tuesday and wednesday are cheaper for flights
Use Gumtree for lifts
Buying bus passes from other travelers
Avoid toll roads and bridges
Ask around for a cheap mechanic or friend of a friend
Ask departing backpackers for transport cards
Avoid checked luggage when flying
Avoiding paid parking
Buy a typical Australian car or van
Buy cars from locals
Don't get speeding fines, or other traffic fines, use bike helmets
Early morning or late night flights are usually cheaper
Road trip and ride share in groups
Free stop overs on international flights to see another country
Get SIM card from departing backpackers
Hitchhike
Look at Australian state of registration when buying a car