Smarter Car Renting

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

•  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.

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

•  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 Lake Forest 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.

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Lake Forest CA Area Attractions

• Heritage Hill Historical Park
• Saddleback Memorial Medical Center (1.50 miles)
• Wild Rivers Water Park (2.93 miles)
• Irvine Medical Center (4.02 miles)
• Irvine Valley College (5.04 miles)
• Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center (5.50 miles)
• Concordia University (5.58 miles)
• Palace Park (7.65 miles)
• Bren Events Center (7.73 miles)
• Irvine Museum (8.61 miles)
• Fuller Theological Seminary (8.88 miles)
• South Coast Medical Center (8.96 miles)
• Spirit Life Bible College (9.39 miles)
• Mission San Juan Capistrano (9.42 miles)
• William Howard Taft University (9.84 miles)
• Santa Ana Zoo (10.49 miles)
• Orange County Museum of Art (10.65 miles)
• Orange County Fair & Exposition Center (10.76 miles)

Lake Forest rental guide