Drive-ins arent merely a relic of the past you might even have one on your backyard.
Like the brick-and-mortar theaters, drive-ins have had to raise ticket pricesbecause of inflation.
Still, drive-ins are a pretty good deal.
Chris Kramer, left, and his fiancée, Elaine Schray, both of Clermont, Fla., picnic at the Silver Moon Drive-In. Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder
A family of four can purchase tickets to most drive-ins for less than $30.
(Expect to pay more than$50at an AMC theater.)
Most drive-ins offer free or discounted tickets for young children and sometimes to seniors and military veterans.
Check out our searchable table below to see if one is near you.DriveInMovie.comalso maintains a listing of drive-ins.
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Check with your drive-in before you go for location-specific updates.
The Silver Moons website specifically asks you to have a go at get there early.
One, you wont have to sit in a long line of cars and burn that precious gas.
Your battery is dead.
Dont let this happen to you; bring a portable radio with extra batteries.
You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
Bring Bug Spray
Bugs are an annoying part of life in the summertime.
Plan for a Full Evening
Check your local drive-ins website or call ahead when planning your movie night.
Most offer deals for double features for a single ticket price.
Wear Comfy Clothes
Heres another drive-in advantage: Nobody will judge what youre wearing.
Break out your pajamas for an extra comfy drive-in experience.
Or dress up like one of the Avengers.
Bring Cash, Just in Case
Remember when people actually paid for stuff with those green paper thingies?
Drive-ins dredge up feelings of nostalgia for much simpler times.
That might mean simpler times for your wallet as well.
Bring some cash just in case the drive-in doesnt accept credit cards or tap-to-pay.
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Alex Mahadevan is a former data journalist at The Penny Hoarder.
Multimedia Content Creator Chris Zuppa provided data analysis and updates for this article.
