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Post by Laggy.RETURNS on May 11, 2012 17:10:59 GMT -5
Sorry maybe I should put this in the coachella thread but I didn't wanna clog up the thread with my problems.
I realllly wanna do coachella next year. But when I start thinking of the logistics of the trip it seems insanely expensive Ticket $250ish Camping is what... another $75 or so? Plane fare - I'm factoring in $300-350 each way for miami to LA. so lets say 650-700ish round trip
So thats already $1000 right out the door for airfare and ticket. I can make that work, but I really really would need to cut any additional costs as much as possible.
Then there's a ton of other costs and logistical issues from there. I would have to fly in, as I can't possibly take the extra time off to drive. So I would have to bring all my camping gear. That's going to be a TON of baggage fees for all the stuff I'd have to bring. As far as coolers, I would imagine I would have to just buy one in CA and fill it up on the way, or plan to spend a ton on food and beer inside the festival. I'm also guessing I would have to rent a car? 4 days of car rental pretty much puts me over my spending limit threshold for the trip. Is there some kind of shuttle service? and if so, can I fit all my camping gear with me?
Any tips and advice to do coachella on a budget? I'd really need to go dirt cheap as possible I really can't justify spending more than maybe $1300 total, and I can't see that happening.
I have never gone, but by the cost you just described I would say that it is not very likely to work. I wouldnt say impossible cause anything is posiible tho
Post by Neighborhood Creep on May 11, 2012 17:53:38 GMT -5
Do presale on Monday. I think it's like 100 down and they take 50 out for a few months. By the time the new year rolls around you will have nothing to worry about (ticket price-wise) Tent camping can be included in this.
Fly Southwest. 2 free bags and a carry-on. Can't beat it. SW flies into LAX and Ontario.
Make a msg board account and use a ride share with someone. There are multiple groups that travel with singles from LA/Ont ---> Indio.
Having 2 fly free bags allows you to bring snacks and such from home that you may acquire over a couple months prior to Coachella allowing you a little more money when April rolls around. Having snacks could save you 30 bucks as it would allow you to skip a meal.
Start saving your change now. Don't touch it. Quarters and all. Don't be afraid to pick pennies off the ground too. They add up. When pumping gas, stop it at 19.05 if you're tossing in a 20. 95 cents goes towards your Coachella savings that way.
If you want to go bad enough and can get time off of work then make it happen. You have 11 months to piece it together. It will be worth all the trouble. Just be smart about saving and spending. I have a separate bank account for travels/concerts that I won't touch for any reason except what it's in there for.
Also, as a last resort, take out a 500 dollar loan. Going to Coachella or anywhere and worrying about every cent sucks.
If I can think of anything else, I will add it in here.
Post by mattlikesrock on May 11, 2012 18:37:13 GMT -5
There are a lot of people that rent a car and/or bring camping gear. Find someone you can share and share costs with. Fly in to LAX at the same time as them and share a car. Or, just fly in, find other people obviously going to Coachella, and see if you can find someone then. It's risky that way, but it might work.
As for food, take fruit, nuts, protein bars, peanut butter sandwiches, and stuff like that that will last awhile and you can buy very cheaply ahead of time.
Post by almostcrimes on May 11, 2012 19:38:47 GMT -5
My trip to this year's cost about $720 ($300 for ticket + $80 for camping + $40 for food + $300 for roundtrip fare), which seems like a lot, but when it's spread out over 9 months, it's pretty doable.
Lodging is definitely where you can hit a roadblock though. I split my camping spot with some other people who needed a space, and it ended up paying for itself. Additionally, I went with a friend who lives in San Diego, so I didn't have to bring my camping stuff all the way from the East Coast. There are ways to pull off camping at Coachella (which is more fun than staying in a hotel anyway) without carrying a tent, etc. on the airplane. (And definitely take Southwest. Two bags is enough.)
Post by natedagreat on May 11, 2012 20:15:05 GMT -5
I've always wanted to go to Coachella, it was the first modern festival I heard of as a kid (99x and shit). I have always wanted to add it to my "Been There" list (your post is making me consider next year). Maybe more people like you on the forums feel the same and would want to throw down on a road trip from the east cost to Coachella. I think a large group traveling would be cheaper on trip cost (buy groceries together, go so many ways in on gas, have access to the whole groups arsenal of camping equipment, splitting an RV rental) and would be a hell of a good time.
I'm gonna do the presale this year, will def be flying out there for this. Plan on doing camping..... I'll buy a canopy at walmart and return it after the fest.
Post by Neighborhood Creep on May 11, 2012 21:44:28 GMT -5
They don't allow RVs, Nate DA Great. You would have to camp off site if you wanted one. If you want something closest to the luxery of an RV, hit this link up. www.escapecampervans.com/ I used it in 2011 and loved it. We had 4 of us in it, picked up from LAX even. The couple slept it in while me and another stayed in the tent. It only sleeps two but can ride 4 to Indio. This year I rented a 15 passenger van, had them take the back 2 rows out. It was 4 of us from WI/MN, 3 Aussie chicks and a fella I know from Hollywood (our mule) worked great
I've always wanted to go to Coachella, it was the first modern festival I heard of as a kid (99x and shit). I have always wanted to add it to my "Been There" list (your post is making me consider next year). Maybe more people like you on the forums feel the same and would want to throw down on a road trip from the east cost to Coachella. I think a large group traveling would be cheaper on trip cost (buy groceries together, go so many ways in on gas, have access to the whole groups arsenal of camping equipment, splitting an RV rental) and would be a hell of a good time.
I live close to Birmingham and would be down to chip in to drive across country. (I"ve driven across country several times, have been to 47 states, Canada, and Mexico on road trips.)
They don't allow RVs, Nate DA Great. You would have to camp off site if you wanted one. If you want something closest to the luxery of an RV, hit this link up. www.escapecampervans.com/ I used it in 2011 and loved it. We had 4 of us in it, picked up from LAX even. The couple slept it in while me and another stayed in the tent. It only sleeps two but can ride 4 to Indio. This year I rented a 15 passenger van, had them take the back 2 rows out. It was 4 of us from WI/MN, 3 Aussie chicks and a fella I know from Hollywood (our mule) worked great
Woah, mind blown It has "Coach" in the name and no RVs?? I never really looked into it, I just assumed they had to have RV camping.
I've always wanted to go to Coachella, it was the first modern festival I heard of as a kid (99x and shit). I have always wanted to add it to my "Been There" list (your post is making me consider next year). Maybe more people like you on the forums feel the same and would want to throw down on a road trip from the east cost to Coachella. I think a large group traveling would be cheaper on trip cost (buy groceries together, go so many ways in on gas, have access to the whole groups arsenal of camping equipment, splitting an RV rental) and would be a hell of a good time.
I live close to Birmingham and would be down to chip in to drive across country. (I"ve driven across country several times, have been to 47 states, Canada, and Mexico on road trips.)
When does next year go on sale? And what's a roundabout figure of ticket prices? I live in Rome, just 45 min out of Atlanta. I have never been past the Mississippi River, so I am more than down for such a road trip.
definitely wont cost you $600-$700 to fly...I flew and rented a car for $400 total
I specifically remember checking airfare from Miami to Los Angeles for Coachella for 2011 and finding it was at least $300 each way. I can't remember how late I was trying to book though, or what airlines I was checking. Truth is I just got a plane ticket to LA in Aug for $380 roundtrip with airtran, and there's similar prices at southwest and spirit (but f*** spirit). But I wasn't sure if the price was seasonal, and if maybe the high demand for airfare that weekend in April for Coachella jacks the prices up.
definitely wont cost you $600-$700 to fly...I flew and rented a car for $400 total
I specifically remember checking airfare from Miami to Los Angeles for Coachella for 2011 and finding it was at least $300 each way. I can't remember how late I was trying to book though, or what airlines I was checking. Truth is I just got a plane ticket to LA in Aug for $380 roundtrip with airtran, and there's similar prices at southwest and spirit (but f*** spirit). But I wasn't sure if the price was seasonal, and if maybe the high demand for airfare that weekend in April for Coachella jacks the prices up.
If you're renting a car you may want to check airfare to San Diego as well. It's a bout the same distance to Coachella (even a little closer, surprisingly) and definitely not slammed with Coach traffic.
I live close to Birmingham and would be down to chip in to drive across country. (I"ve driven across country several times, have been to 47 states, Canada, and Mexico on road trips.)
When does next year go on sale? And what's a roundabout figure of ticket prices? I live in Rome, just 45 min out of Atlanta. I have never been past the Mississippi River, so I am more than down for such a road trip.
Presale dates will likely be announced on Monday.
I bought my ticket and camping pass last year on June 4th.
The total for 1 GA ticket and 1 camping pass with fees was $405, paid in ~$45 installments from June-Feb.
FYI, you only need one camping pass per spot, not one camping pass per person, so it's not as steep as it first appears
Post by crazykittensmile on May 12, 2012 10:56:33 GMT -5
There's no limit on how many people can stay in one space
The spots are 10x30 but your car will eat up about half of that... We had 2 medium sized tents and some chairs in our space with an SUV with minimal room to spare.
Las Vegas could also be very cheap. Its a 4 hour drive then.
Tents are crammed in there like sardines but its pretty awesome. Trying to find people on the coachella board is pretty much worthless. But if you got a group of 4 to split car rental gas some camp supplies you are cutting down cost big time. If you can pull it off I say do it.
Post by crazykittensmile on May 12, 2012 15:13:57 GMT -5
I really like having a set/marked amount of space, rather than worrying about a landgrab. Also each row has a nice wide lane for walking. It's very similar to the VIP setup at roo.
Post by Funky Munky on May 12, 2012 18:14:00 GMT -5
I've flown into Phoenix the last two years and it worked great. It's only about four hours. I've got a buddy that lives there and now we store some gear at his place. We did it all with a couple of checked bags this year and ate almost exclusively at the festival it wasn't really that bad. My wife and I ate every meal there for four days and it was only a couple hundred bucks.
Post by crazykittensmile on May 12, 2012 20:09:18 GMT -5
Food at coach is a smidge more expensive than roo, there are not very many below $10 options. BUT they do provide a shuttle to the nearby grocery store, so that is a great option for thrifty campers who are flying in.
As far as coolers, I would imagine I would have to just buy one in CA and fill it up on the way, or plan to spend a ton on food and beer inside the festival.
peanut butter and jelly, goldfish crackers, fresh fruit, trail mix. definitely makes great meals. start thinking grocery store what you could contact and make without any perishables. With PB and J supplements at camp i was able to get off with just one meal a day (maybe two on sunday) in the fest.
