Smarter Car Renting

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

•  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.

•  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 Van Nuys 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.

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

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Van Nuys CA Area Attractions

• Great Wall of Los Angeles
• Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama
• Law Dogs - Scooby-Doo in a Judge's Wig
• Northridge Hospital & Medical Center
• Valley Presbyterian Hospital
• Sherman Oaks Hospital & Health Center (1.85 miles)
• The Master's Seminary (2.84 miles)
• Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center (3.00 miles)
• Weiss Mc Graw Publishing (3.03 miles)
• Wat Thai of Los Angeles (3.16 miles)
• Hallowed Haunting Grounds (3.52 miles)
• University of Judaism (4.20 miles)
• NoHo Arts District (4.83 miles)
• Pacifica Hospital of the Valley (4.83 miles)
• Giant Hand Car Wash (4.94 miles)
• Northridge Hospital Medical Center (5.29 miles)
• California State University-Northridge (5.63 miles)
• Aliens Crash Landed-Fry's Electronics (5.66 miles)

Van Nuys rental guide