Go to the source. Avoid booking a car through third parties when renting from any of the national firms. At their websites, you’ll often find “a separate Web page for hot deals, as well as special discount codes.”
Find alternatives. “Bypassing national chains altogether” can save you big. Getaround.com allows you to rent vehicles from private owners.
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