No matter where you're traveling, renting a car is one of the best ways to actually experience your destination. With your own car, you can get off the beaten path, stop whenever something catches your eye and enjoy sights the average tourist never lays their eyes on.
But, that doesn't mean renting a car is cheap. Depending on where and when you go, car rentals can be absolutely expensive.
If there's one travel fail that can make it even worse, it's not shopping around for your rental. Here's why:
