$56 Cheap Car Rental in Stony Brook, NY

Welcome to Stony Brook! Before you arrive, it's handy to know a few things about the area. So unfold your map, grab a pencil and listen up.You'll find it 25 miles from Stamford and 31 miles away from New Haven.It's not the popular sights that make a place unique — it's the locals. With around 13,700 people staying in this part of Suffolk County, now's the time to hop out of your rental car and meet some of them!

If your trip to Stony Brook is all booked but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.There's nothing quite as exciting as discovering somewhere new. While you're in town, Lake Ronkonkoma and Smithaven Mall should be among them. Another favorite attraction here is BounceU Smithtown.

Here are our top tips on how to hit the road with some extra cash in your pocket:

• Research as many different cheap car rental companies as possible (we make that job a walk in the park!);
• Organize an email Price Drop Alert for your next vacation destination. You never know what great deals will hightail it into your inbox;
• Peruse the deals at all rental locations, including the airport terminal and surrounding area. A quick cab drive to a neighboring rental car facility might result in some generous savings;
• If you're not worried about which day of the week you get the keys to your car and your schedule is flexible, play around with days and dates to find the hottest deal;
• Try to keep your pickup and drop-off times as similar as possible. If you return your car at a later time than you picked it up, you might be charged an entire extra day;
• Sometimes rental outlets offer big incentives to pay right away, so keep your eyes open for these money-saving deals;
• And lastly, lock in your favorite set of wheels as soon as you can to bag yourself the biggest savings!