Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Fear of the Unknown: Unfamiliar with the streets of Davis? Consider adding a GPS navigation system to your rental. GPS provides turn-by-turn directions to a number of Davis attractions and businesses, and is offered by almost all Davis 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.

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Davis 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.

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

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Davis CA Area Attractions

• California Raptor Center
• Computer Science Museum - UC Davis
• Courtyard Health Care Center
• Cowell Student Health Center
• D-Q University
• Davis Art Center
• Davis Municipal Golf Course
• Explorit Science Center
• Hattie Weber Museum
• John Natsoulas Gallery
• Pence Gallery
• Rocknasium
• SkyDance Skydiving
• Sutter Davis Hospital
• Toad Hollow - Tunnel for Toad Traffic
• University of California - Davis
• Wildhorse Golf Course
• Yolo County Historical Museum (7.85 miles)

Davis rental guide