Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Irvine 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 Irvine before arrival or verify in the rental policy and rules to see which forms of payment they accept.

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in Irvine California. By booking your car early, you can avoid last minute rate increases. It can also help assure your desired vehicle-type will be available at high demand car rental locations.

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Irvine CA Area Attractions

• Bren Events Center
• Concordia University
• Fuller Theological Seminary
• Irvine Medical Center
• Irvine Museum
• Irvine Valley College
• Palace Park
• Spirit Life Bible College
• Wild Rivers Water Park
• William Howard Taft University (3.20 miles)
• Orange County Museum of Art (3.97 miles)
• Orange County Fair & Exposition Center (4.53 miles)
• Vanguard University of Southern California (4.56 miles)
• Coastal Communities Hospital (4.58 miles)
• Costa Mesa Speedway (4.67 miles)
• Orange Coast College (4.95 miles)
• Hoag Health Center (4.94 miles)
• Santa Ana Zoo (4.99 miles)

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