Taking a family vacation can get expensive, especially if you have a large family. As a large family, we live on a budget which means making plans to go on a family vacation has to be planned and saved for.

We may not be running off to Disney every year or visiting the tropical islands around the world but you can bet we pack up the minivan and head out to have a lot of fun and make some great memories every time.

If traveling on a budget is just what your family needs then check out some of these great vacation ideas.

1. Take a Daycation close to home and act like a tourist. Is there a town nearby you’ve been wanting to check out? Pack up the car and head out for the day. Visit the different shops, parks, museums and restaurants. Some of the best vacations are the ones close to home.
2. Head to the beach for a day or two with the family and enjoy some fun in the sun. Pack some goodies for a picnic on the beach, collect some sand and shells and see what other treasures you can find.
3. Enjoy a night at a hotel as a family. Look for a hotel that is kid friendly or has a waterpark inside for the kids to have some extra fun. Sometimes just staying in a hotel and ordering room service and getting the chance to swim is exciting for kids.
4. Camping is always a great family vacation for those who love nature, fires, roasting marshmallows and sleeping in tents. You can camp at a local campground near home for those who are inexperienced. For families that want to jump all in, book a few nights at a campground at a destination that offers fun activities like swimming, fishing, hiking and more. Worried about the cost of buying tents and all of the other gear? Look for a campground that offers cabin rentals so you can still have lots of fun!
5. Plan a themed vacation with museums or amusements parks and map out an epic road trip to hit as many as you can in the allotted time frame. Set a certain radius, find different stops along the way and start planning your next trip. Be sure to check with your park and recreation department to see if they offer discounted tickets to residents.

Regardless of which type of budget friendly vacation you are planning, look on the internet for different ideas, search for coupons and different deals and do whatever you can to get more bang for your buck. Don’t forget, if you are going to be taking a vacation and traveling in the family car to make an appointment to have it serviced at a reputable service center like the one at Champion Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.