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However, that doesnt mean youre stuck with those high prices.

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There are plenty of ways to cut costs with the right planning.

Here are seven ways tosave additional moneywhen shopping for a rental car.

Also learn how to get an upgraded rental care for the price of economy.

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But the first thing you should do iscompare pricesat different rental car companies in the area.

AAA has relationships with Hertz, Dollar Car Rental and Thrifty Car Rental, as Forbes reported.

When you rent with AAA you’re free to unlock exclusive savings of up to 20%.

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Similarly, memberships to the AARP, USAA and BJs Wholesale Club give you access torental car discounts.

To save additional money, buy a cheap map and listen to the radio instead.

For one thing, if you cancel you might face a cancellation fee.

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For another, youll miss out on any future discounts.

But as CBS MoneyWatch noted, youll usually pay less if you gas the car up.

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