Don’t Pick Up at the Airport – There’s no denying that being able to pick up your rental car at the airport is convenient. However, this isn’t a free convenience. When you pick up your rental car at an airport, the rental car company is required by the airport to add an extra fee to your total to cover local and state taxes. Depending on the airport and state, this fee can add an extra 50% to your total!

If you don’t absolutely have to pick up your rental car at the airport, find out what other nearby options are available.

Use Discount Codes – Thanks to the Internet, within a few minutes, you can find multiple discount and coupon codes. These codes can save you a lot of money, so when you make your reservation, be sure to use at least one of them.

Don’t Get Prepaid Gas – Prepaid gas is another service offered by rental car companies that seems convenient, but in reality, it’s just another way for them to squeeze more money out of you. Instead of opting for prepaid gas, simply be sure to fill up the car yourself before you return it at the end of your trip to Nashville.

If You Have Kids, Bring Your Own Car Seats – Rental car companies will happily provide you with car seats for your kids. However, they will also charge up to $10 per seat, per day. Since this can add up quickly, if you’re able to bring your own car seats, be sure to do it.

Bring Your Own GPS – Just like car seats, rental car companies will provide you with a GPS, but it will cost you $10 to $20 a day. To avoid this, simply pack your own GPS, and you can use it while you are driving around Nashville.