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Between rising airfares and hotel costs summer travelers are looking to save wherever they can. For some that means choosing a more fuel-efficient rental car — or going electric altogether. The amount of savings ultimately depends on how much driving is on the itinerary.

When Jennifer Lewis was planning a road trip with her family from Florida to New Jersey, she told the Wall Street Journal she...

Continue Reading Travelers are renting hybrid and electric vehicles to avoid high gas prices, but those savings could be offset by premiums for energy-efficient cars