One of the most important aspects of renting car in Edinburgh, for many people, is getting a good deal that won’t break the bank. Here are five easy ways to save money on your next trip.

First, plan ahead. When you plan ahead you can generally be more flexible with your travel dates and get things setup for a time when you can book your rental for less (i.e. off-peak days).

Second, be sure that you have a set itinerary. This will help you to know what you’re doing and when and allow you to set out your budget to allow for the fees associated with your activities.

Third, don’t schedule things too tightly. When you’re booking your car rental, don’t expect to pick it up at your scheduled arrival time. On the other hand, set your drop off time for around the same time as your departure flight’s scheduled take-off.

Fourth, keep to your budget. This doesn’t mean you can take tours in your rental, but allow for those tours by including additional fuel into your budget.

Finally, shopping around is important to find the best deal. Even when you make your reservation using the tool on this site, you will have three days after completing your booking to find a better deal that will then be matched in price.