Summer is approaching quickly and many are looking to make vacation plans before there is no longer any flights or rental vehicles available. If you are considering this then you may want to consider finding a cheap car rental. You can find some of the best deals on auto rentals by following these simple tips:

1. Before you rent with a company sign up for their frequent travelers plan, as this will give you discounts and information on the promotions that are being offered. Once you receive your discount call around to other rental companies, as many of them ted to honor competitor promotions and offered discounts.

2. Look online for coupons or discounts. Sometimes you can locate them on coupon sites and other informational websites.

3. Do a search on discount travel sites. Websites, such as Expedia, Orbitz, and Travelocity, often offer the best deals available, although it would be wise to check with the actual company before booking to make sure that you are really receiving the best possible offer.

4. Flexibility with your dates is key, when it comes to getting the best possible offer. Rental companies tend to charge you less money the longer your rental duration will be. You will also find that your will receive a greater discount for weekend or week long rentals.

5. Always rent a car that is one grade lower then what you are looking for. For example, if you are wanting to rent a luxury car, instead of paying the extra money reserve a mid size vehicle. When you go to pick up your rental, you can then ask if they could upgrade you to a luxury. Many car rental companies will then offer you the upgrade for only a few dollars extra, as that will give them more money for a car that would not have even been rented.