Want to save money on a rental car? Here are a few tips to keep in mind when booking your next car rental:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shop around and compare pricing for the dates of your trip several months in advance. Because rental car inventory has been unpredictable, I like to reserve a car at least 4 months in advance. This allows me time to secure the kind of car we need for our trip. Make a reservation with free cancellation so you can always cancel if you find a lower price later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My biggest tip that I\u2019ve learned over the years is keep checking prices well after you\u2019ve made your reservation. Prices can fluctuate which can work in your favor. Recently, I booked a car in April for $643 for an October trip. One month before the trip I checked prices again. The rate had come down to $376 for the same car, same dates, same trip. I rebooked the car at the cheaper rate and cancelled my original reservation. This is not the first time I\u2019ve saved money this way. Continue to shop around up until your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n