Vacations are fun, relaxing, and a great way to spend time with the ones you love. That being said, vacations can also be quite expensive. However, this does not have to be the case for you and your family. All you have to do is follow the expert tips lined out below, and you and your family will be saving money like pros on your next Smoky Mountain vacation.
Save Money On Smoky Mountain Cabin Rentals
Utilize Smoky Mountain Cabin Specials
The easiest way to save a few bucks when planning a Smoky Mountain vacation is always to check and see if there are any specials or discounts on your cabin rental. Most of the time these deals will include a free night stay on vacations lasting a certain amount of days, and they can vary throughout the year.
Upcoming Smoky Mountain Vacation Specials Offered by Great Outdoor Rentals:
- June: Pay for 4 or more nights and receive 15% off
- July: Pay for 4 or more nights and receive 10% off
- August: Pay for 3 or more nights and receive 15% off (repeat customers receive 20% off)
- Excludes holidays
Click here to view all of the exclusive Pigeon Forge cabin discounts offered by Great Outdoor Rentals
Stay With Friends and Family
Whether you want to travel with just your immediate family members or you want to invite everyone you know, a vacation in the Smoky Mountains is the perfect way to reconnect with the ones you love.
Another perk with traveling with family members is that it is a great way to save money on your Smoky Mountain vacation. The more people you invite to join you means more ways to split the cost of your Smoky Mountain cabin rental. Who knows, maybe you can use the extra money to extend your vacation experience.
At Great Outdoor Rentals we offer several five and four bedroom cabins in Pigeon Forge that can sleep up to 14 guests under the same roof.
Save Money on Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Attractions
Look for Free Tickets
Finding free tickets to the attractions in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg may seem like it is hard to do, but if you select the right Smoky Mountain cabin company then you will not have to look very hard. At Great Outdoor Rentals we offer our guests an exclusive Smoky Mountain VIP Pass that includes free Smoky Mountain attraction tickets and discounts for each paid night of stay.
Click here to learn more about our Smoky Mountain VIP Pass.
Find Coupons
If you are unable to find a free ticket to the Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg attraction that you and your family want to experience, you can always look for coupons. Along with searching on the internet, guests to the area can find great discounts in the coupon stands located outside of several local businesses. These stands have coupons and discounts to a variety of Smoky Mountain attractions and businesses.
Ask About Discounts
If for some reason you cannot find a coupon for your favorite Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg attraction, try calling them and asking them directly. You never know what kind of discounts a company may offer unless you ask. The worst thing they can say is, “no.”
Spend Time in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is by far one of the best attractions that this area has to offer. There are tons of hiking trails for all experience levels, picnic area, historic home sites, and breathtaking views that all call the national park home.
The best part about spending time in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is that all the exciting things to do there are completely free! You are not going to find a better deal than that.
Talk to Locals
The greatest resource for any Smoky Mountain vacation is getting the chance to speak with one of the area’s locals. The benefits to this is that they will probably know of a new attraction that recently opened that you have not heard about, and they also probably know the best times to do things to avoid long lines and to save money.
Meeting locals is as easy as talking to the checkout person at the grocery store, your server at a restaurant, or calling and talking to one of the experience vacation specialists at Great Outdoor Rentals.
Save Money on Transportation
Go to the Grocery Store
You are probably going to run to the grocery store anyway to prepare for your Smoky Mountain vacation, so why not pick one that offers rewards points that you can cash in for gas discounts? Not only does this allow you to pick up everything you need to save money on eating out while you are here, but it also helps lower the cost of traveling to get here and returning home. For us, that’s a win-win!
The two big-named grocery stores that offer gas discounts in the area are Kroger and Food City.
Ride The Gatlinburg Trolley
During the summer, the Gatlinburg Trolley can help you and your family explore all the fun things to do downtown for free!
From June 13 to August 17, the Gatlinburg Trolley is offering free rides on several of their routes between 10 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. These routes cover guests traveling to:
- Historic Nature Trail (Red Route)
- Ski Mountain Road (Green Route)
- River Road (Green Route)
- Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community (Yellow Route)
- Sugarlands Visitor Center (Tan Route)
- Gatlinburg Community Center (Blue Route)
- Gatlinburg Welcome Center (Purple Route)
Click here for a map of all of the Gatlinburg Trolley routes.
Save Money on Smoky Mountain Restaurants and Dining
Plan to Cook
As we mentioned earlier, going to the grocery store is a great way to save money on eating our during your Smoky Mountain vacation. Just like home, you can prepare your family a freshly cooked meal for a fraction of the cost of eating out.
This does not mean that we do not suggest that you and your family skip out on experiencing all the delicious restaurants in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville. We just encourage you to be selection of where and when you do decide to dine out versus dining in.
Join Restaurants’ Email Lists
Many restaurants in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg offer a free appetizer or dessert for signing up for their email list. If you take the time and plan out a little in advance where you want to go, this will give you time to sign up for the list and receive the promotional email.
Eat a Bigger Lunch
We know what you are thinking, how can we suggest you save money by ordering more? The truth is that many restaurants offer a lot of their dinner options during lunch for a cheaper price.
Ready to test our your new expert knowledge on your very own Smoky Mountain vacation? Reserve your next stay at Great Outdoor Rentals today by giving us a call at 1-800-720-6978.
