Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Many States, One Car: If renting a car for a longer road trip, check with the car rental companies in Oakland, California to see if they have policies about crossing state lines that affect the final rate you pay. May be no effect, but don't assume you can crisscross the globe with unlimited mileage impunity. There may be a GPS tracker in the car!

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

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Oakland CA Area Attractions

• Alameda County Medical Center
• Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
• Children's Fairyland
• Children's Hospital & Research Center
• Grave of the Black Dahlia-Elizabeth Short
• Huckleberry Botanic Preserve
• Jack London Square
• Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland
• Lake Merritt
• McAfee Coliseum - Raiders and Athletics
• Mills College
• Oakland Arena and Network Associates Coliseum
• Oakland California Temple
• Oakland Zoo
• Oracle Arena - Golden State Warriors
• Pardee Home Museum - Stolen skulls
• Preservation Park
• Redwood Regional Park

Oakland rental guide