Book New Jersey car rentals from $71

With long stretches of glorious highways and tempting open roads, many travelers choose to turn their New Jersey vacations into driving adventures. If you're planning an epic road trip, you'll need to know which destinations to add to your bucket list. Get to know some (or all) of this place's most renowned cities:

• Newark (population of 281,900)
• Jersey City (population of 264,300)
• Paterson (population of 147,800)
• Toms River (population of 88,800)

Avoid paying through the nose for a rental car by following these tips:

• A car can take you wherever you want to go — so can we. Compare the best deals from the leading rental companies in a couple of clicks.
• Arrange an email Price Drop Alert for your next vacation destination. You never know what fantastic bargains will make a detour to your inbox;
• Browse the bargains at all rental locations, including the airport terminal and surrounding area. A short cab journey to a close-by car rental outlet might mean significant savings;
• If you have room to move in your schedule, play around with your dates to find better prices on different days of the week;
• Try to keep your pickup time and your drop-off time as similar as possible. If you return your car at a later time than you picked it up, you could be charged an entire extra day;
• Sometimes companies reward you handsomely for paying upfront — keep an eye open for these kinds of offers;
• Last but not least, secure your favorite vehicle as soon as possible to score yourself a truckload of savings!

Who needs all those extra bells and whistles? Economy cars are the most popular rental car category in New Jersey, and for many good reasons. You'll experience great fuel economy as you navigate your way through the streets of Newark and Jersey City in this small vehicle. They're dependable, a snap to park, and most importantly, easy on the hip pocket.New Jersey is well known for its sandy shores, forests, and coastal plains. It would be a shame not to leave the city limits to explore those natural gems. If that sounds good to you, go for an SUV or a full-size car. Even if you don't plan to travel off-road, you'll value the extra room.