Smarter Car Renting

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

•  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 Santa Clarita 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.

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

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Santa Clarita 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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Santa Clarita CA Area Attractions

• Star Trek Gorn Battle Rocks
• The Master's College
• California Institute of the Arts (1.44 miles)
• Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (2.92 miles)
• Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (2.94 miles)
• Six Flags Magic Mountain (3.37 miles)
• Olive View - UCLA Medical Center (6.94 miles)
• Providence Holy Cross Medical Center (9.11 miles)
• Granada Hills Community Hospital (9.36 miles)
• Mission Community Hospital (9.71 miles)
• California State University-Northridge (10.83 miles)
• Northridge Hospital Medical Center (11.84 miles)
• Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village (12.04 miles)
• Pacifica Hospital of the Valley (13.37 miles)
• Simi Valley Hospital & Health Care (13.50 miles)
• Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama (13.51 miles)
• The Master's Seminary (13.60 miles)
• West Hills Hospital & Medical Center (14.00 miles)

Santa Clarita rental guide