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 Pleasanton? Consider adding a GPS navigation system to your rental. GPS provides turn-by-turn directions to a number of Pleasanton attractions and businesses, and is offered by almost all Pleasanton 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.

•  Damaged: Always carefully eyeball your vehicle before leaving the rental agency, whether you're in Pleasanton or East Podunkville. The last renter may have pulled in after a meteor shower! Prior scratches, dents, and other vehicle damage can cause extra headaches and costs if not noted before you leave the rental car lot. If you see any damage on the car's exterior and interior before you leave, make sure it's noted on the rental car papers, and point it out to an agency employee. This will resolve any questions that could arise when you return. And avoid meteor showers.

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Pleasanton CA Area Attractions

• ValleyCare Medical Center
• Bosco's bones and brews (5.41 miles)
• Longest Continuously Burning Lightbulb (7.84 miles)
• San Ramon Regional Medical Center (8.42 miles)
• Garin and Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park (8.60 miles)
• Sunol Regional Wilderness (9.55 miles)
• California State University-Hayward (9.88 miles)
• Eden Medical Center (11.36 miles)
• St Rose Hospital (11.64 miles)
• Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Hayward (12.04 miles)
• Lake Chabot (12.20 miles)
• San Leandro Hospital (14.46 miles)
• Oakland Zoo (15.61 miles)
• Redwood Regional Park (17.11 miles)
• St Mary's College of California (17.26 miles)
• McAfee Coliseum - Raiders and Athletics (17.98 miles)
• Oracle Arena - Golden State Warriors (17.98 miles)
• Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek (17.97 miles)

Pleasanton rental guide