Given the current state of the economy, just about all of us have realized the important of being financially responsible. Although this doesn’t mean that we have to stop spending money all together (since that would be virtually impossible), it does mean that we have realized that it’s important to stop and think before spending money. Additionally, I think most of us have learned that if we take an extra five minutes before making a purchase, it is almost always possible to save money on that purchase. The great thing about doing this is by investing a tiny amount of time, you can still get the same thing while keeping more money in your pocket.

If you are going to need a rental car in the near future (whether it’s for a trip or you are going to need one to temporarily drive around your home city), you should check out the car rental specials thatPayless Car Rental is offering. While they always have reasonable prices, these car rental specials make them even more affordable:

Last-Minute Deals: If you have a flexible schedule and don’t have to make your reservation far in advance, you can save money with their last minute deals. While the rates vary from city to city, taking advantage of this special could allow you to get a rental car for as little as $24 a day.

Perks Club Members: If you join the Payless Car Rental Perks Club, you can instantly save ten percent on any rentals you book.

Midsize Car Rental Special: For the rest of 2009, Payless Car Rental is offering midsize cars for just $30 a day!