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• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  February 22, 2013 2:22 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Earn Best Western Bonus Points for Budget Rentals
  December 10, 2012 8:40 am
  Best Western has added Budget Car Rental to the list of Best Western Rewards partners, and there's a bonus to promote the tie-up: 2,500 points for rentals of two or more days. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  August 17, 2012 12:38 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Win a Trip to Southern California
  August 14, 2012 11:54 am
  Enter Budget's Win a Weekend sweepstakes by August 21 for a chance to win a trip package including a $500 Southwest gift card and 100,000 Priority Club points. read more
• Budget: 35 Percent Off Prepaid Car Rentals
  June 11, 2012 11:13 am
  Budget's ongoing Pay Now promotion offers discounts of up to 35 percent off a car rental. read more
• Editors' Choice Awards 2011: Best Car Rental Loyalty Program
  May 19, 2011 12:00 am
  Our winner serves frequent renters who want a full suite of benefits and rewards from their car rental loyalty program. read more
• Earn Triple JetBlue Points for Avis, Budget Rentals
  January 18, 2011 1:54 pm
  This offer for members of JetBlue's TrueBlue program triples the normal payout for Avis and Budget rentals, and tops that off with a discount. read more
• Sticker Shock! Summer Car Rental Prices Going Way Up
  October 25, 2010 3:07 pm
  The past year showed major increases in rental car prices, which have remained unchanged into this summer. Don't fret, however: With some patience and planning, you can find a deal. read more
• Editors' Choice Awards 2010: Best Rental Car Loyalty Program
  May 23, 2010 12:00 am
  Frequent rental car customers, take note: You'd be wise to consider the many perks from this winning provider. read more
• Hertz Buys Dollar/Thrifty, Will Car Rates Soar?
  April 26, 2010 1:33 pm
  Hertz announced it has bought Dollar Rent-A-Car/Thrifty Car Rental, and will operate all three in a large global network. But where does this leave consumers? read more
• Ten Easy Ways to Travel Greener
  April 21, 2010 4:56 pm
  A few simple switches is all it takes to make a big difference to the environment—and your wallet. We asked Chris Lane, vice president of environmental affairs for Xanterra Parks, for advice, and also compiled some great tips from our readers. read more
• AARP Updates Travel Discounts for 2010
  January 8, 2010 12:00 am
  Many hotel and car rental companies offer up to 25 percent off rates for AARP members, but is this the biggest discount you can get? Ed Perkins explains how to find the best deal. read more
• Now, Earn Virgin America Points for Hilton Stays
  January 5, 2010 10:15 am
  The new partnership with Hilton hotels gives Virgin America's Elevate program a needed boost. read more
• Car Rental Booking Test Yields Surprising Results
  October 14, 2009 4:19 pm
  Our series comparing online travel agencies with direct travel suppliers continues this month with a focus on rental cars. The results may be a real eye opener: Where you book is less important than previously thought. read more
• Why Do Car Rental Companies Charge for Spouses?
  September 21, 2009 9:11 am
  It's a Today in Travel twofer: Exploring why (some) car rental companies charge for spouses and helping a traveler figure out when to book award tickets to Australia. read more
• Virgin America Expands Its Mileage Program
  June 26, 2009 2:16 pm
  With the addition of Avis and Budget, Virgin America has begun addressing its loyalty program's woeful lack of earning partners. read more
• Bonuses Make Summer Car Rentals a Mileage Bonanza
  July 8, 2009 12:34 pm
  While the normal earning rates for car rentals are discouragingly meager, this summer's special mileage bonuses are plentiful and generous. read more
• Seven Rental Car Problems and What to Do About Them
  May 25, 2009 12:00 am
  For most travelers, renting a car is simple. But for those with complex itineraries, car rentals pose a whole world of problems. Ed Perkins is here to help. read more
• Rental car miles shift into overdrive
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  This summer, travelers can take advantage of a frequent flyer mileage windfall to drive their way to a free flight. read more
• Check unconventional sources for deals
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Sometimes, you'll find a deal in the most unexpected place, and it pays to be creative when you're doing your research. read more
• Should you earn frequent flyer miles for car rentals?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Frequent flyers pay a surcharge to earn miles for car rentals. With the diminishing value of miles, is it worth paying to earn them? Here's how the math works out. read more
• How to get the best rental car price every time
  July 6, 2009 9:25 am
  Rental car companies will stop at nothing to fleece you out of a few extra bucks. Use these tips to always come out on top in your single-day, weekend, and airport rentals. read more
• Know about car rental age limits before you book
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Overall, maximum age limits are not a problem in the U.S., but it's a different story in some foreign countries, including several European countries popular with senior travelers. read more
• Fall Is High Season for Airline Awards and Hotel Points
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Travel bonuses have become fixtures of the autumn landscape and a potential bonanza for consumers looking to get more for their travel dollars. read more
• Renting a car under age 25 is possible, but pricey
  August 11, 2009 9:14 am
  Youth can be a paradox: If you're age 18 or older you're considered mature enough to be able to vote, pay taxes, and even go to war. But, until recently, if you were under 25, many rental car companies wouldn't trust you to drive their vehicles. read more