If you think you just book a rental car and pay for it you would be mistaken as there is much more to it than that especially if you want a discount.

To start, write down the names of about three car rental agencies that you have located using the world wide web or the yellow pages. It is easy at this stage to get bored but try not to overlook any because you may miss the one that has the best offers.

It is easy o do in the heat of the moment but if you don’t ask, invariably you don’t get so ask about deals, special rates and availability when you contact the car rental office. One point worth checking when you contact the car rental office is whether they are have any arrangements with airlines or hotels where a further discount may be available.

When choosing your collection point find out how they operate as they may have a free collection and delivery service as part of their package. It’s nice having a large car, the comfort can’t be beat but it comes at a cost so if you are on a budget, stick to what you need.

Reserving the vehicle of your choice is a good idea but depending on the car rental company you decide on using, it can come at a price.

If you are looking purely to save money then you need to follow some of these pieces of advice.

A useful tip is to be at the car rental office first thing in the morning and look out for free upgrade offers which are available from time to time.

If you want a free upgrade, then there is a very good chance that you will get one if you are early because the car rental office will be waiting for most of their economy fleet to be returned.

Often considerable car rental discounts are available online as more companies compete there so it may be worth checking there first. If you are really smart you can supply the car rental company with just your budget and let them sort the rest out for you, now that makes it really simple.

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