Quirky cost-saving tips for last-minute trips

Need a place to stay? What about staying on the couch of a new found friend? And don't forget your pets – maybe they'd like a vacation, too.

Here are some quirky ways to save on last-minute trips.

Whether you need a place for your pet to stay or a private home in another country for yourself, there are some options you've probably never considered.

If you need a place for visiting family to stay, there are plenty of budget listings right here in the Triangle on AirBnB.com.

You crash in someone's house (maybe even literally on a couch) and the host doesn't charge you a thing!

While you're out of town, how about a vacation for your pet? {{a href=external_link-3"}}DogVacay.com{{/a}} will help match you with a nearby dog lover who will host your dog in their own home – in your hometown or even in your destination city if your hotel doesn't take pets.