Save Your Business Money on Travel Expenses

Having to do any traveling for business can be a big expense. Whether you fly or drive, stay over night, or have to eat meals in a restaurant, travel can quickly add up to a lot of money down the drain. There are a few ways to help you save money on your business travel expenses.

One of the easiest and quickest ways to save money on your business travel expenses is to join a business travel club. These clubs exist with most companies that sell travel services and can be a great money saving resource for your business. A business travel club can earn you frequent flyer miles, reward points to save you money on future services, and can even help you book your trips. Many of the travel clubs which started out servicing large businesses are now in the market to help small business owners as well. They realize that many small business owners are traveling more for business and need their services. Below are some popular travel clubs to consider for your business travel needs.

American Airlines, ExtrAA Club - Offers small businesses savings on flights and allows the business to earn award points.

Expedia.com, Expedia Corporate Travel - Offers small businesses discounted airfares, hotel and rental car rates and allows you to book your own travel.

Travelocity.com, Travelocity Business - Offers small businesses discounted airfares, hotel and rental car rates and allows you to book your own travel.

Orbitz.com, Orbitz for Business - Offers small businesses discounted airfares, hotel and rental car rates and allows you to book your own travel.

American Express, Small Business Travel Division - Offers reservation portals customized to your specific business needs and preferences allowing your employees to book their own travel based on your travel policy.

Thrifty Car Rental, SmartBiz - Joining the Thrifty Car Rental SmartBiz plan allows you to get the best rental car rates with unlimited miles and earn free rental car days based on usage.

Hertz Rental Car, Hertz Business Account Program - Offers reduced rental car rates and free rental car day with every 15 days you rent a car from them.

Avis Rental Car, Avid Business Travel Program - Offers reduced rental car rates and free rental car days based on usage.

Marriott Hotels, Road Warriors Rewards Program - Offers discounts on hotel rates at Marriott Hotels.

While business travel clubs can save you money it is very important to remember that the bottom line always matters even when you are traveling. Staying in a decent priced hotel, eating meals out at cheaper locations, etc... should always be the goal. It is also to remember that your loyalty should reside where you will get the best deals. Don't get caught earning miles with one airline when you could be getting cheaper flights with another!