The travel industry seems to have everyone over a barrel these days and the rental car companies are no exception. It can be difficult to find a better price when you are looking for a rental vehicle or airfare for your next getaway and even the discount travel sites may seem like anything less than a bargain.

It isn't always easy to shop around for the best prices, because almost every car rental agency wants you to believe that they offer the best deal, but doing some homework is the best way to see what you can afford and what companies are offering the best deals. Instead of calling around, just go to the Internet and find out for yourself.

The first thing you need to do is find out what comes along with the bargains that are offered by rental car agencies because they are not always what they seem. You have to make sure that there are no mileage limitations or at least find out how far over those limitations you can go.

Be sure to shop around because there are so many rental car agencies that they are all fighting each other over seeing who can offer the best values, even if they are not necessarily the best. Don't take the rental car agency's word for it. Do your own homework and make sure you can change your plans at the last minute even if it costs a few extra dollars.

There are other ways to find discount car rental agencies. Most of the big companies offer great deals, but they come with a lot of stipulations. The best thing is to check the Net and make sure that the contract fits your needs. You can save money and the little bit of time it takes to do the research is worth it in the long run.