Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Under 25? Everyone over 25 assumes you are an awkward and unpredictable risk behind the wheel. Ridiculous, you say, without taking your eyes off the road. But be sure to check with Beverly Hills California car rental companies about their specific policies. Some agencies require the driver to be at least 25 while other rental companies may allow younger drivers to rent for an additional fee. Have more than one driver? Be sure to ask if additional charges apply for more than one person driving the rental car.

•  Fear of the Unknown: Unfamiliar with the streets of Beverly Hills? Consider adding a GPS navigation system to your rental. GPS provides turn-by-turn directions to a number of Beverly Hills attractions and businesses, and is offered by almost all Beverly Hills car rental agencies. The GPS helps you navigate like some mythical Greek God of Navigation! You can also add your own portable GPS on your handy windshield sucker, but remember to take it all with you when you turn in the car at the end of your trip.

•  Damaged: Always carefully eyeball your vehicle before leaving the rental agency, whether you're in Beverly Hills or East Podunkville. The last renter may have pulled in after a meteor shower! Prior scratches, dents, and other vehicle damage can cause extra headaches and costs if not noted before you leave the rental car lot. If you see any damage on the car's exterior and interior before you leave, make sure it's noted on the rental car papers, and point it out to an agency employee. This will resolve any questions that could arise when you return. And avoid meteor showers.

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Beverly Hills CA Area Attractions

• Anderton Court
• Tail-0-the Pup hot dog stand (1.13 miles)
• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (1.17 miles)
• Simon Wisenthal Center (1.59 miles)
• Melrose Avenue Shopping District (2.03 miles)
• Sunset Strip (2.13 miles)
• University of California - Los Angeles - UCLA (2.18 miles)
• 1301 Pe Projects and Editions (2.23 miles)
• CBS Television City (2.28 miles)
• Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park (2.51 miles)
• UCLA Medical Center (2.49 miles)
• La Brea Tar Pits (2.62 miles)
• Pauley Pavilion - UCLA (2.66 miles)
• Museum of Jurassic Technology (3.26 miles)
• VA Greater LA Hlthcare System (3.40 miles)
• Brotman Medical Center (3.44 miles)
• Runyon Canyon (3.63 miles)
• MGM Studios-Sony Pictures (3.68 miles)

Beverly Hills rental guide