There’s a great deal of planning that goes into any trip that someone might take. From the flights, to hotels, food and especially car rentals, there is generally a few months of planning that has to take place before the trip can actually begin. Thankfully, here are five easy to follow hints to help make your car rental experience a little easier.

First, plan your trip well. If you know that your plan will land at 4:30 don’t expect to pick up your rental car at the same time.

Second, have your budget setup and ready to go. By sticking to your budget you can enjoy more of what the city has to offer by not spending your extra money on your car.

Third, learn about the various companies you’re going to be choosing from. This can save you a ton of money if one company has a mileage program.

Fourth, be honest. When you make your booking, you may need to or want to call the company you booked with to not only verify your booking, but also to ensure that you will qualify to pick up the car.

Fifth, don’t be afraid to contact or cancel your booking if you find a better deal. If you must cancel there will be no fee and if you stay with Vroom, you can simply contact them about the deal that you found and they will adjust the rate as well as compensate you a small amount for your time.