Book Montgomery County car rentals from $149

With miles and miles of highways and open roads, many travelers choose to turn their Montgomery County vacations into self-drive tours. If you're organizing the road trip of a lifetime, it pays to know which destinations to put on your bucket list. Try to squeeze in as many of this place's most famous destinations as you can:

• Silver Spring (population of 71,500)
• Clarksburg (population of 13,800)
• Burtonsville (population of 8,300)
• Ashton-Sandy Spring (population of 5,600)

Avoid spending an arm and a leg on a rental car by following these tips:

• Use our clever filter tool to steer you toward the cheapest car rental rates around — and then compare the prices;
• Keep your eyes on your inbox for our fantastic Price Drop Alert. We'll give you the intel on all the best deals cruising around your next vacation destination;
• Check the bargains at all rental locations in town, including the airport terminal and its surrounds. A short cab drive to a nearby car rental office may result in substantial savings;
• If your dates are not yet confirmed, see if you can get a better price by switching up the days in your search;
• So you don't end up paying for an extra day or a late fee, aim to keep your pickup and drop-off times the same;
• Sometimes car rental companies reward you with discounts if you pay upfront, so be sure to keep your eyes open for these money-saving offers;
• It's best to make a reservation as soon as your vacation dates are finalized. The early bird catches the worm!