I try to pay my way, with my own gas, and buying groceries, or, if all else fails, a thank-you gift and/or card for the host and hostess. Money doesn’t always allow a gift, or groceries, or other expenditures, but if I could, I would be a welcome guest...one who is pleased to be invited, etc.
But my bother loves me and WOULD pay for my gas home if I asked!
You are lucky ... My family hates my jokes.
{{HUGS}} Face.