When you are looking at traveling to Denver, it is a good idea to look into renting a car. While it may seem like a waste of money, it is actually one of the best ways to enjoy all that the Denver area has to offer. Here are five ways to save when you are booking your rental through Car Rental Denver.

First, be sure that you know what you’re looking for and understand what will and won’t work. If you’re visiting in the winter and plan on spending time in the mountains, it’s a good idea to have a 4×4, but if you’re strapped for cash, a hybrid 4×4 may be the best option to save money at the pump.

Next, stick to your budget. If you don’t stick with your budget you can spend your way into a mountain of debt that you will have to worry about when you get home.

Third, if you don’t plan on leaving the city at all, rent as economical a vehicle as possible. Denver is a city and is subject to the same traffic problems of larger cities, there’s no point in wasting gas sitting at stop lights.

Fourth, plan everything ahead of time. Spur of the moment trips are fun, but they can be costly in a city that can let you drive straight into the heart of the mountains without ever touching an interstate.

Finally, shop around for the best rate as much as possible. When you book using the tool on this site, you can still look for a better rate that Vroom Vroom Vroom (the actual booking company) will match for three days after you make the reservation.