Travel Tips - car rental

We are selling our car. The one we bought under a year ago, and planned to keep until it became inoperable. I can't say I'm broken-hearted over it, though. I certainly don't love this car. It's a very practical, family car, perfect for driving in the city. But nothing to love.

The reality is that we will need to be rid of the car a few weeks before we move, and so we are renting a car for our last 2 weeks in the states. And here are two car rental tricks I've learned:

Enterprise - their rates are different by location. Price the same car at all of the locations convenient to you - there will be a significant difference.

Budget - their rates are different by the hour. I've seen our price fluctuate by nearly $200 at different times. Even after you've reserved here, check back for lower prices, and reserve again.

These two have consistently offered me the lowest prices. I've used Budget only rarely, but Enterprise has always impressed me with their service as well.