Instant Money: How to Save Money on Car Rentals

1. Snoop around on http://www.travelocity.com to find out the going rate for rental cars at your planned destination. Be sure to check for all fees and prices, such as taxes, gas tank rules etc. Once you have the complete information you can make those wise money saving choices. Rental car fees do fluctuate in price. Also ask about special offers or member deals. Sometimes folks keep special offers a big secret. Why? More moola for them. Aha! We know that for sure.

2. Check that your not paying double coverage. Your auto insurance may have already covered you. Rental car companies do offer various insurance and waiver options.

3. Track secret deals that may be brewing on http://www.rentalcars.com. You'll like this site because their in the business of diligently monitoring deals on the various rental car websites. They do the web surfing for you. All you have to do is cruise the site for updates. Car rental sites may post last minute deals that their own phone staff may not be privy to.

4. Get your tank filled up before you leave as long as you are not charged  additional fees. If you don't, rental car companies tend to jack up the price for gas upon your return with an empty tank. Be sure to return to point A with the same amount of gas you had when you left.

5. Try not to rent a car at the airport and you'll avoid additional fees.  Convenience always costs you extra money in the end.

6. Save money by using hotel shuttles. Instead of renting from the airport use shuttle buses if you can arrange it. Keep in mind that public transportation or shuttles direct to the front desk are economical and convenient if your saving money in the end.

7. Ignore the pressure to pay insurance fees. Rental counter sales people are trained to make money by pushing your panic buttons. The company makes lucrative perks for insurance fees so watch out for the high pressure sales pitches. It's possible that your auto insurance has got you covered, and it's in your best interest to check on this before hand.

8. keep checking the following travel sites for more golden opportunities to save cash:

http://www.priceline.com

http://www.airfarewatchdog.com

http://www.tripeedo.com

http://www.kayak.com

http://www.southwest.com

http://www.expedia.com

http://www.travelocity.com

http://www.cheaptickets.com