Summer means days and weekends at the beach, hikes in national parks, and trips up to the mountain to swim in icy cold lakes. It also means driving to get to those places—and spending a lot of gas in the process. Don't chance your total at the pump to fate! Use your smart phone to find the best deals on gas, wherever the road takes you.

1. SmartFuel

The SmartFuel App shows you the gas stations and prices on a map—choose from nearby gas stations, or plan ahead and look up to 100 miles ahead of your current location. Other perks of this app: It provides user ratings on cleanliness and safety and allows you to filter by gas type or brand. SmartFuel is free to download and use for the first month, and then costs $2.99/year, making it a good option if you just need it on your vacation. It is only available for iPhone and iPad.

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