Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Damaged: Always carefully eyeball your vehicle before leaving the rental agency, whether you're in San Jose 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.

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

•  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 San Jose 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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San Jose CA Area Attractions

• Babe the Muffler Man
• Cathedral Basillica of Saint Joseph
• Downtown San Jose
• Emma Prusch Farm Park
• HP Pavillion - San Jose
• Lou's Living Doughnut Museum
• O'Connor Hospital
• Peralta Adobe & Fallon House Historic Site
• Raging Waters
• Regional Medical Center of San Jose
• Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
• San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin
• San Jose Holiday Parade
• San Jose McEnery Convention Center
• San Jose Municipal Stadium
• San Jose Public Library
• San Jose State University
• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

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