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Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to hotels and these can vary from 5 Star to a nice, clean place to crash for the night. Transportations is similar, you can rent a basic car, a Ford Shelby or use cab or local shuttles.
Which ever method of transportation or accommodations you chose, make sure to take advantage of the shows promotional codes for discounts , make sure to check out options like Price Line , Expedia, Hotels.com and be sure to book in advance. The lowest rates are given to those booking in advance.
Some people get hotel very close to the show (at slightly higher prices) but save $$ by using Shuttle Ground Transportation saving gas / car rental and parking fees + the hassle.
I rented a car and booked a nice clean Super 8 room 3 miles away at a lower cost and rented a car for $160 for 5 days. This allowed for a visit to Daytona Beach and the Kennedy Space Center / Ocean and more flexibility, making it a great mix of show and mini vacation. Getting GPS in the car would be a smart time saving move. Getting a full tank of gas at time of pick up worked great as there was no need to 'fill the tank' before starting and returning the car.
Prices for food at the show will be inflated like any captured audience event so plan accordingly. You have spent good money traveling and staying at such an event, so hold on the partying until the night after the attending and get a good night sleep. Get up early, have a good breakfast and head to the show early. You may have to wait to get in as most opening times are around 9am but there is much to do while waiting.
The most important advice is to wear shoes and clothes that are comfortable, looking cool is not important after walking for 5 hours and your feet are already giving out along with your back.
Travel light and carry a bag for pamphlets and samples. Swipe your card at booths to receive further information. Cameras are usually not allowed as booths are customized.
Most shows are huge, you'll get overloaded with info and need to ask direct questions and move on to see everything.
Also bring your Credit Card and try to buy anything of interest at the show as prices are drastically discounted.
Keeping some of these tips in mind will make your trip to such shows successful and they are worth attending.