The rental car and hotel totaled over $300 and gas was another $80. We got to the hotel and went out to the local Walmart and nail salon and that was about it. My total spent out of pocket which included food was about $80.00. Now I am left with $75 and do not get paid for another week and a half. Financially did this make any sense.

Your question needs clarification. What doesn't make sense to you? Are you questioning whether it was smart to put yourself in a position where you only have $75 left until whenever you get paid again?

Your Q is very unclear. What does not make sense? The costs? What you paid? Why do you have $75 left over? From what? Did you not expect those charges? You need to clarify.

What doesn't make sense? Are you complaining because you have to front the costs of business travel? If you're "left with $75" then that's because you've failed to manage your personal finances to have savings in the bank.

KJ thinks you are talking about business travel.

I think you went on a staycation. Does it make sense? Not if you are living paycheck to paycheck.