12 Must-Read Rental Car & Road Trip Planning Tips
 

1. Map it out.
2. You won’t get it “right” the first time.
3. Watch out for hidden rental car costs.
4. Triple check the car rental mileage allotment.
5. Gas counts towards your budget.
6. Car insurance counts towards your budget too.
7. Check the car rental’s operating hours.
8. Pick up/drop off at the same location will save you hundreds.
9. There is always a discount code to use.
10. Always upgrade to get a trunk!
11. Download your favorite audio book.
12. Don’t forget a cell phone charger!