Travel Deal of the Day (May 13, 2009)

Be on the lookout for two car rental pricing anomalies that may help you find better car rental rates.

The Deal:
(1) Some of the larger (traditionally more expensive) cars are being offered at lower prices. This may be occurring because people are more frugal in these recessionary times, so the smaller cars with better gas mileage are in higher demand. Regardless of the reason, note that car rental prices may be displayed from smallest car size to largest car size, even though the larger cars are less expensive. Be sure to check various types of cars to ensure that you find the lowest price.

(2) Some car rental companies are offering their best rates on a "potluck" category of rental car which allows the car rental company to give you whatever car is available at the time you pick-up the car. Be sure to verify if this is an option - it may save you money.