Car Rentals

It is often cheaper to rent a car in the city or area you are visiting, rather than at the airport. You also save money on the car rental by not having to pay the extra airport tax, which can mean a substantial discount. Consider using other transportation (taxi, public … [Read more...] about Save money by renting a car in town instead of at the airport

It is often cheaper to rent a car for a full week rather than for five days, because of special weekly rates. Also, weekend rates can be up to 50% cheaper than weekday rates. If your plans are flexible, get the best deal on a car by choosing the cheapest time and/or length of … [Read more...] about Compare daily, weekly and weekend rates to get the best deals on car rentals

Have a smart-phone or iPhone? Download the GPS app before you pick up your car rental and always know where you're going. Alternatively, bring a GPS device from home if you have one, or even grab some maps before you travel. It will save the extra cost of renting a GPS when you … [Read more...] about Bring your own map or GPS instead of renting one with a car

There are many places to find coupons for car rentals, such as the Yellow Pages, Entertainment Book, travel magazines and travel websites. In addition, many car rental companies give discounts to AAA, AARP, and warehouse club members, and to those with a corporate partner number … [Read more...] about Look for coupons and discount codes to save money on car rentals, and then ask for further discounts at the counter

Because it is so common for travelers to cancel car reservations, companies like Hertz and Budget both offer significant savings when booking a nonrefundable, pre-pay fare on their websites. Although the obvious downside is that you cannot cancel your reservation, if your trip is … [Read more...] about Save on car rentals when you pre-pay through companies like Hertz and Budget