Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in Oceanside 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.

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

•  Leave Nothing Behind: At a road trip's end, we find we've accumulated souvenirs, kitschy mementoes, and piles of brochures from tourist attractions. These treasures prove you really traveled -- that it wasn't just some wacky delusion. When dropping off your rental car, carefully check every door pocket, drink holder and storage bin for these keepsakes. The rental car company sure doesn't have any use for them.

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Oceanside CA Area Attractions

• Camp Joseph H. Pendleton
• Mission San Luis Rey
• Oceanside Municipal Pier
• Oceanside Museum of Art
• Tri-City Medical Center
• Alt Karlsbad Hanse House (2.99 miles)
• The Flower Fields (5.87 miles)
• LEGOLAND California (6.58 miles)
• Rancho Buena Vista Adobe (8.10 miles)
• Rock 'n' Roll Tribute House (11.20 miles)
• Palomar College (11.38 miles)
• San Dieguito Heritage Museum (11.53 miles)
• Old California Restaurant Row (11.84 miles)
• Boat Houses (12.08 miles)
• Scripps Memorial Hospital (12.30 miles)
• San Dieguito Hospital (12.30 miles)
• Old Adobe Fine Art (12.97 miles)
• California State University - San Marcos (13.07 miles)

Oceanside rental guide