4 Secrets to Score Better Deals on Rental Cars, Gas, and Road Trips

"A Montana airport hit hard by post-pandemic rental-car shortages, where daily rates have surged and were reported to be approaching $400; travelers are advised to reserve vehicles well in advance and use price-tracking tools to rebook if rates drop." - Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac is a writer and travel columnist for The New York Times. She has reported on travel for nearly three decades and has previously been honored as "Travel Writer of the Year" by the Society of American Travel Writers. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines