Two years ago friends flew out from UK visit us in Phoenix. They few from Phoenix to San francisco, picked up a " oneway" rental car there then drove down the coast highway to LA. From LA they travelled to Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Sedona ( amust for honeymooners!0 then back to Phoenix. There flight from Phoenix gave them a two stayover in Newark, so they spent that time in NYC.. They did all this in less then 15 days because they spent a couple of 4 day weekends with us.
As to coupon books for lodging, you can pick them up at ant Denny's restaurant.
Hope this useful. Enjoy!