Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Fear of the Unknown: Unfamiliar with the streets of Vista? Consider adding a GPS navigation system to your rental. GPS provides turn-by-turn directions to a number of Vista attractions and businesses, and is offered by almost all Vista 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.

•  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 Vista 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.

•  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.

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Vista CA Area Attractions

• Rancho Buena Vista Adobe
• Tri-City Medical Center (3.19 miles)
• Palomar College (4.19 miles)
• Mission San Luis Rey (5.23 miles)
• Old California Restaurant Row (5.26 miles)
• Old Adobe Fine Art (5.59 miles)
• California State University - San Marcos (5.73 miles)
• Lawrence Welk Museum (6.33 miles)
• LEGOLAND California (6.43 miles)
• The Flower Fields (6.61 miles)
• Alt Karlsbad Hanse House (6.70 miles)
• Oceanside Municipal Pier (8.04 miles)
• Oceanside Museum of Art (8.05 miles)
• Camp Joseph H. Pendleton (8.98 miles)
• Rock 'n' Roll Tribute House (10.38 miles)
• Escondido Civic Center (10.59 miles)
• San Dieguito Heritage Museum (10.64 miles)
• Palomar Medical Center (10.65 miles)

Vista rental guide