The word "motel" means motorist hotel, (21) motor hotel, and is used mostly by people (22) by car. Parking space is always available. Motels are usually located (23) the center of town near major roads and are (24) than hotels. Rates in motels are about $10 to $15 per person a day for a room and bath. Motels in and near large cities tend to be more expensive than this; in smaller towns the (25) may be lower. (26) motels are often located outside the center of town, it will probably be inconvenient (27) in a motel unless you have a car or (28) the motel is located near public bus or train lines. Although reservations in advance are usually required in motels in busy are as, this is not always the (29) in less crowded parts of the country. Because of their convenience and lower prices, it is easy to understand why they are so popular. (30) Americans.