6 Ways to Save Money on Rental Cars   Published August 02, 2013
| Bankrate.com  When you're planning for vacation or business
travel, expenses add up quickly. In addition to hotel, airfare,
food and souvenirs, you may also need a rental car. And renting
a car can add a steep increase to your travel bill.  In addition
to the sticker price of the rental, you must consider fuel,
insurance, parking fees and other expenses, which often vary
based on the type of car you rent. But frequent travelers and
rental car experts say renting a vehicle doesn't have to be as
expensive as it often is. Here are six tips to help you save on
your next rental car.  Save at the pump  A large portion of what
people spend on rental cars goes to fuel. But you can cut back
on fuel spending. First, choose a fuel-efficient rental car.
Many of the national car rental companies have online lists of
fuel-efficient vehicles available, such as the Hyundai Accent,
Ford Focus, Toyota Prius or Nissan Altima.  Second, use a GPS to
make sure you'