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 Mesa before arrival or verify in the rental policy and rules to see which forms of payment they accept.

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Mesa rental car reservation. Nothing too crazy, though. If you are in need of an infant or toddler car seat, navigation system, ski rack or more, be sure to make note of it when booking online. Keep in mind that requests are not guaranteed and additional fees may apply.

•  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.

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Mesa AZ Area Attractions

• Banner Baywood Medical Center
• Banner Desert Medical Center
• Banner Mesa Medical Center
• Buckhorn Wildlife Museum
• Canyon Lake
• Champlin Fighter Museum
• Mesa General Hospital Medical Center
• Painted Mountain Golf Villas
• Wells Fargo Arena - Arizona State University (6.29 miles)
• Arizona State University (6.41 miles)
• Arizona Mills (6.72 miles)
• Banner Behavioral Heallth Hospital (6.94 miles)
• Oceanside Ice Arena (6.97 miles)
• Downtown Tempe (6.98 miles)
• Scottsdale Community College (7.22 miles)
• Scottsdale Stadium (7.28 miles)
• Scottsdale Healthcare-Osborn (7.28 miles)
• Desert Botanical Gardens (7.29 miles)

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