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Being in control of where you go and what you do is one of the greatest advantages of having your own rental car on vacation. Take charge of your adventure around Peten and revel in the freedom of visiting its biggest and best destinations at your own speed. Try to tick off as many of this place's leading destinations as you can:

• Flores (population of 20,500)
• Poptun (population of 17,300)
• Melchor de Mencos (population of 11,500)
• Santa Ana (population of 9,500)

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

• A car can take you anyplace you want to go — so can we. Compare the best deals from the top companies in town in just a couple of clicks.
• Set an email Price Drop Alert for your next vacation destination. You never know what great bargains will make a detour to your inbox;
• Before you pick up your keys and get behind the wheel, check both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off locations to make sure you're bagging the cheapest deal around;
• If your dates are not set in concrete, try scoring a lower price by switching up the days of the week in your search;
• 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 might be required to pay for a full extra day;
• Keep more dollars in your wallet. You'll grab some of the thriftiest deals when you pay in advance for your vehicle;
• Last but not least, secure your favorite set of wheels as soon as possible to grab yourself a mountain of savings!

If all you need is four wheels and an engine, choose an economy car. They're the most popular rental vehicle category in Peten. On top of all the standard features, they come with added benefits like excellent fuel economy and big savings on rental fees. Jump behind the wheel of one and make your way around Flores and Poptun effortlessly.It's always a good idea to get out of the city, and if you do, get ready to be richly rewarded. With sandy shores, caves, and canyons to discover, Peten is ripe for exciting day trips. A larger vehicle like a four-wheel drive or an SUV will give you and the gang more space and comfort for those longer scenic drives.