Smarter Car Renting

Here are car rental tips from the road trip-seasoned editors of RoadsideAmerica.com:

•  Credit Cards for Pick-Up: Many agencies require a credit card upon pick-up. Yes, Opie, we live in that kind of world. So make sure you are in good standing with your "plastic." Call the car rental agency in Mountain Home before arrival or verify in the rental policy and rules to see which forms of payment they accept.

•  Car Types: When selecting a car type, remember it's not just about how cool you'll appear. The car selection page details show an average of how many people and how many pieces of luggage can comfortably fit in each car type. Pay attention to the specifics to be certain they meet your needs before booking.

•  Leave Nothing Behind: At a road trip's end, we find we've accumulated souvenirs, kitschy mementoes, and piles of brochures from tourist attractions. These treasures prove you really traveled -- that it wasn't just some wacky delusion. When dropping off your rental car, carefully check every door pocket, drink holder and storage bin for these keepsakes. The rental car company sure doesn't have any use for them.

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Mountain Home AR Area Attractions

• Baxter Regional Medical Center
• Ozarks Medical Center (39.84 miles)
• Harlin Museum of West Plains (39.90 miles)
• Primas Cantina and Grill (40.18 miles)
• North Arkansas Reg Med Center (40.84 miles)
• Vintage Motorcar Museum (50.18 miles)
• Veterans Military Museum (50.81 miles)
• Branson Scenic Railway (50.82 miles)
• Downtown Branson (50.92 miles)
• College of the Ozarks (51.05 miles)
• Skaggs Community Health Center (51.42 miles)
• Veterans Memorial Museum (51.93 miles)
• Grand Country Music Hall (52.44 miles)
• Ride The Ducks (52.95 miles)
• Hollywood Wax Museum (52.96 miles)
• Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf (53.20 miles)
• Tanger Factory Outlet Center (53.26 miles)
• Factory Merchants - Red Roof Mall (53.31 miles)

Mountain Home rental guide