2. COMPARISON SHOP AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

Never rent from the first company you call. You need to know what is out there, and what other options you might not have considered. Not only can you shop until you can find the best deal, but you can also use the lower rates as leverage to get a lower rate with another company. Below are some links to some of the more popular car rental agencies:

Hertz

Avis

Enterprise

Thrifty

Budget

Alamo