Renting a car is stressful enough that many people completely ignore it until they arrive at their destination. This generally costs them a lot more money than they had to pay. Here are five things to remember when you’re renting a car.

First, be prepared ahead of time. By having everything planned out ahead of time you can save yourself a lot of time and money in the long run. Also, you will have longer to check pricing and be sure that you’re getting the best possible deal.

Next, always be on the lookout for the best possible deal. Vroom Vroom Vroom allows you to email them if you’ve found a lower price which they will then match and pay you for your effort.

Third, with all of the options you need to be sure that you’re staying within your budget. It may not seem like a big deal when you’re spending more than you expected, but it can cause serious financial damage in the long run.

Also, remember to research everything; research is the key to having a successful trip. Without the proper research you could end up paying way too much for a rental car, or any other aspect of your trip really.

Finally, be sure that you know exactly what you’re paying. Some companies will charge small hidden fees to increase their profits and you won’t know about them until after you’ve signed. Thankfully this isn’t a problem with Vroom.