Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Many States, One Car: If renting a car for a longer road trip, check with the car rental companies in Boulder, Colorado to see if they have policies about crossing state lines that affect the final rate you pay. May be no effect, but don't assume you can crisscross the globe with unlimited mileage impunity. There may be a GPS tracker in the car!

•  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 Boulder Colorado 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 Boulder Colorado. 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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Boulder CO Area Attractions

• Boulder Community Hospital
• Boulder Creek Path
• Coors Events Center - University of Colorado
• Fiske Planetarium
• Flagstaff Mountain
• Folsom Field - University of Colorado
• Gateway Park Boulder
• Long's Iris Gardens
• Naropa University
• Underwater Fish Observatory
• University of Boulder Colorado
• University of Colorado
• Eldorado Canyon State Park (6.35 miles)
• Longmont Surgery Center (13.21 miles)
• Longmont United Hospital (13.38 miles)
• Arabian Horse Trust (14.73 miles)
• White Ranch Park (15.37 miles)
• Golden Gate Canyon State Park (15.51 miles)

Boulder rental guide