Driving Tips to Reduce your Fuel Costs

Our driving habits directly affect how much fuel we use and how well our cars perform. Find out how to travel more affordably, drive more flexible, and enjoy your travels to the fullest.

For your convenience, Let's Drive has compiled the most practical tips to help you save fuel and travel safely around the country.

Start your car carefully

Affordable driving is achieved from the moment you get in the car and turn on the ignition. To avoid an unexpected engine start, we would advise you to let your engine warm up before pressing the accelerator to start.

Following this mindset, we recommend that you always start in first gear and switch to second after a few seconds. This way you don't burden your engine and avoid wasting fuel.

Avoid sudden speed changes

Another important advice for preserving vehicle fuel is to drive smoothly. More specifically, smooth driving means maintaining a constant speed, starting smoothly, and avoiding abrupt braking. So, keep in mind that rapid engine changes and affordable driving are not compatible. As a result, use the accelerator sparingly to avoid wasting fuel.

Use air conditioning and heating with caution

The truth is that air conditioning is a must, especially during the summer period. However, keep in mind that air conditioning functions with the help of the engine which means it uses more fuel. Thus, the next time you rent a car on the island, consider the engine and your budget and use air conditioning and heating sparingly.

Remove any unnecessary luggage

Almost all of us keep useless items in our cars, but few of us realize how much stress this places on the brakes, and overall system. Of course, by carrying unnecessary weight, such as forgotten luggage, bags, beach umbrellas, we increase the overall weight of the car and consume more fuel.

If you find it difficult to get rid of some items from your car, it's probably time to reconsider. Do a thorough clearance before your next getaway to achieve fuel efficiency throughout your travels. In the same way, if you have planned to rent a car make sure to take only the essentials with you so as to keep your car light and comfortable.

Plan your routes

It is generally a good idea to always plan your routes beforehand. Especially if you plan to travel to destinations you haven't visited before, it is helpful to know routes and all the alternatives. Check the suggested routes and avoid roads with a lot of traffic.

Rent a car from the port of Piraeus and save time and fuel. Maneuver the city streets in comfort and drive through the city streets with ease and safety.

Say yes to fuel quality

Last but not least, choosing high-quality fuel offers numerous financial and practical benefits. Fill up your tank with clean, high-quality fuel for better and slower combustion. At the same time, be aware of both the quantity and quality of the fuel. It is advisable to fill the tank to about 3/4 of its capacity to save fuel and avoid overworking the engine.

Follow our tips for budget friendly driving and travel in an affordable and sustainable manner.

Remember that Let’s Drive has offices all over Greece. If you are organizing your next road trip to Crete you can book a rental car from Rethymnon. Choose the car that best suits your needs and will save you fuel from the variety of small and larger cars from our fleet.