When you are on vacation and you need a mode of transportation to get around to all of the great attractions all over the country. The rental car companies that are out there are trying to make money too so they are not going to tell you all of the ways you can be saving money on your car rental. There are some things that you can do to get the best deal you can when it comes to getting a rental car. Here are some tips that will help you in getting the price lowered on the car you want to rent.

One great tip that the car rental companies don’t want you to know is that if you rent a car on the weekends, the price rates increase because it is the busiest time to travel and the rental car companies raise the rates at that time. If you are looking to save money on your rental car then you need to rent a car during the week. Monday through Thursday is the best time to rent a car from these companies because the rates are cheaper.

Another way to save money on your rental car is to book your car in advance. You can get a great discounted car if you have the rental car company hold your car until you get there to pick it up. Booking your car ahead of time can save you about 20% on the price of the car as long as you use this feature.

Choosing the right car to hire isn’t probably the most important thing on your list when planning a trip to the capital city of the UK (and some might argue the culture capital of the world!) but it certainly makes for a better trip.

If you’re flying into Gatwick airport you will be absolutely spoiled for choice, everything from a Micra right up to a Porsche can be hired on demand, and there’s nothing better than cruising around the West End in a 911 feeling like a pop star!

Car hire is pretty cheap in the UK. Gatwick airport and Heathrow are both outside London and seem to be spared the worst of London prices, so hiring a car from either of these two airports isn’t too pricey. Shop around to get the best deal, there are dozens of companies to choose between.

A favourite of the British seems to be the Vauxhall Astra (known as Opel to those of you in Europe). This model of car is everywhere and it’s no surprise to find that almost every car hire company is offering the Astra for hire. Being a small family sized car that is good on petrol makes it a perfect choice. If you want something a little bigger a Mondeo or a Vectra are worth looking at. Go for a diesel too, as running costs are far cheaper on diesels than petrol cars in Britain.

Sofitel London Gatwick is a luxury hotel that boasts a unique located within Gatwick Airport. What that means for you is that once you have your Gatwick car rental, getting to your hotel will be simple and easy. It’s directly linked to the North Terminal and just a few minutes away from the South Terminal by monorail. Plus, you’ll only be 30 minutes away from Central London.

Expect excellent service and spectacular amenities all 518 luxury bedrooms and suites. Your room will come equipped with a complimentary minibar and high-speed internet access. There’s also the option of requesting a room with runway views. Truly, you won’t have to worry about anything once you arrive because all of your needs will be taken of.

As far as dining goes, you’ll enjoy Gatwick Oriental, which offers you a simple and serene place to have a meal. The atmosphere is unhurried, and there’s a wide range of delicious dishes from the Far East. If you prefer something more contemporary, try La Brasserie. They have a team of award winning chefs who cook mouth-watering dishes using the regions freshest produce. Another amazing restaurant located in the Sofitel London Gatwick is the Salon PrivA which seats up to 45 people, has a unique balcony setting and glamorous bar that’s the perfect setting for meetings.

Simply put, after you have your Gatwick car rental and arrive at Sofitel London Gatwick, you’ll suddenly feel at ease. You can settle into your vacation without a care in the world, and that’s really what you want isn’t it?