[header] How to travel to canada on a budget [title] Opt to drive if you have a car. [step] Driving is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to get around canada. If you live close to canada, you can drive your own car through customs and border control, or you can rent a car. 
Renting a car is more expensive, but is worth it if you are traveling long distances. [substeps] As a general rule of thumb, if you're planning on traveling to 3 or more cities, it's a good idea to rent a car because you will be traveling longer distances to get to your destinations.