If you’re about to start organizing your Smithtown itinerary, we can help you out with a few key details — before you collect your rental car!This town sits 10 miles to the northwest of West Sayville, and 242 miles northeast of Washington, the nation’s capital.If you’re traveling with the young ones and they’re getting bored of the license plate game, why not test their general knowledge to see if they know what the population of this part of Suffolk County is? (In case you’re unsure yourself, it’s 26,500!)

If your trip to Smithtown is all organized but your itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.Few things beat discovering somewhere new. While you’re here, Lake Ronkonkoma and Sunken Meadow State Park should be among them. Another popular attraction to add to your itinerary is Smithaven Mall.

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

• Use our amazing filter feature to steer you in the direction of the hottest car deals around — then compare the prices;
• Register for our Price Drop Alert email and stay up to date when prices become cheaper for your next vacation destination;
• Before you pick up your keys and hop behind the wheel, check out both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off office locations to make sure you’re bagging the best deal in town;
• If you’re flexible with your schedule, play around with your dates to find cheaper prices on different days of the week;
• So you don’t end up paying a late fee or an extra day, try to keep your pickup and drop-off times the same;
• Some companies reward you big time for paying upfront — keep your eyes open for these great deals;
• Last but not least, lock in your wheels as soon as you can to bag yourself a load of savings!

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes your car choice important. If you’re planning an unforgettable road trip around Smithtown, a roomy SUV could be the answer. If you’d like the cheapest possible price and plan on doing a lot of city driving, a budget compact is a clever pick. All you need to do is work out what’s the best fit, pack up the car, and clock up those miles.