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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

You may be worried about "putting miles on your car" but in many cases it is still cheaper overall to take your own car on a road trip instead of renting one. Either way you're paying for gas, and the extra mileage on your car and the cost of the tune-up you should get before … [Read more...] about Going on a road trip? Take your own car, not a rental

Some car rental agencies will not rent to anyone under the age of 25. Others will, but at a costly additional charge per day. If traveling in a group or with family, be sure that someone older than 25 rents and drives the vehicle, to get a much better deal on the car rate.A LOZO … [Read more...] about If it’s an option, have someone over the age of 25 do the renting and driving