Sometimes it isn't a great idea to rent a car at your arriving airport. When researching rental cars, call around to car rental places in the vicinity of the airport, and some times you can get a better rate. When arriving at the airport, take a cab to the location.  Another idea is many hotels offer a free airport shuttle take advantage of it, and rent your car locally the next day (thus you save a day on rental).


Also off site parking lots tend to be cheaper than on airport property.   If you have handicapped plates, call ahead, many airports allow handicapped individuals to park in the short term (high priced lot) for the long term rate. You will need state issued ID.

- Wendy