Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Avon Park 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.

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

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

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Avon Park FL Area Attractions

• Florida Hospital Heartland (3.97 miles)
• Children's Museum-Highlands (7.91 miles)
• Highlands Regional Medical Center (10.05 miles)
• Webber International University (17.02 miles)
• Cypress Gardens (29.12 miles)
• Polk Community College (32.55 miles)
• Disney Wilderness Preserve (37.10 miles)
• Family Fun Center (38.21 miles)
• Boggy Creek Airboat Rides (38.66 miles)
• Southeastern College Assemblies of God (39.35 miles)
• Florida Southern College (40.16 miles)
• Florida School of Preaching (40.30 miles)
• Polk Museum of Art (40.73 miles)
• Lakeland Regional Medical Center (41.34 miles)
• Sun 'n Fun Air Museum (41.74 miles)
• St Joseph Children's Hospital (42.37 miles)
• Joker Marchant Stadium (42.51 miles)
• Central Florida Surgi-Center (43.79 miles)

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