Adventure is waiting for you around every twist and turn of this spectacular area. Humboldt County is one of those places where the journey is just as thrilling as each of its beautiful destinations. With your own rental car, you can take as long as you like discovering every square inch of it. Get out and discover some (or all) of this place's most outstanding cities:

• Eureka (population of 27,000)
• Arcata (population of 17,800)
• Bayside (population of 17,100)
• McKinleyville (population of 15,200)

Here are our suggestions on how to jump behind the wheel of a rental car with some extra cash in your wallet:

• A car can take you anywhere --- so can we. Compare the best deals from the top companies in town in just a few clicks.
• By entering your email address into our Price Drop Alert, you'll be notified of all of the best deals for your desired destination;
• Before you pick up your car keys and jump behind the wheel, check out both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets to ensure you're getting the cheapest deal around;
• You can sometimes save a bundle if your plans are flexible. Look at different days and dates and find out what savings can be made;
• Do what you can to keep your pickup and drop-off times as similar as possible. If you bring back your rental car later than you picked it up, you may be charged a full extra day;
• Oftentimes companies reward you handsomely for prepaying --- watch out for these money-saving offers;
• It's best to book as soon as your dates are set. You'll have the largest range to choose from the earlier you book.