With a wealth of beautiful highways and tempting open roads, many travelers opt to turn their Brittany vacations into driving adventures. If you're putting together an amazing road trip, you'll want to know which destinations to add to your to-do list. Try to cross off as many of this place's top destinations as you can:

• Rennes (population of 209,400)
• Brest (population of 144,900)
• Quimper (population of 63,800)
• Lorient (population of 58,100)

Here are our top tips on how to hop behind the wheel of a rental car with some savings in your wallet:

• A car can take you anywhere — so can we. Compare the best deals from the leading rental companies in just a couple of clicks.
• Set an email Price Drop Alert for your next exciting vacation destination. You never know what awesome deals will hightail it into your inbox;
• Before you get behind the wheel, check out both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets to ensure you're getting your hands on the best deal in town;
• You can often save a bundle if your travel plans are flexible. Play with different days and dates and find out what savings can be made;
• Pickup and drop-off times often need to be similar (e.g, both 11 a.m.) or you may be required to pay for an entire extra day;
• If you'd love to save a pretty penny, pay in advance and zoom off with some of the cheapest rates around;
• Book as soon as your vacation dates are set. The early bird gets the worm!

Believe it or not, compact cars are the most commonly booked rental car in Brittany. And if you're thinking of spending the majority of your time cruising around the hectic streets of Rennes or Brest, you'll quickly see why. Ditch that huge SUV for a set of wheels that are compact and zippy — parking is a snap and they're fun to drive!It's always fun to head out of the city, and if you do, you'll be handsomely rewarded. With cliffs, bays, and rocky coastlines to explore, Brittany offers plenty of day trip opportunities. A larger vehicle like an SUV or a four-wheel drive will give you and your passengers more space for those longer drives.