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.

•  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.

•  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 Bradenton Florida 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.

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Bradenton FL Area Attractions

• Blake Medical Center
• International Theological
• Manatee Memorial Hospital
• Manatee Village Historical Prk
• Mixon Fruit Farms Inc
• South Florida Museum
• Sarasota Classic Car Museum (7.38 miles)
• John and Mable Ringling Museum (7.51 miles)
• Longboat Bay Club (8.58 miles)
• Ringling School of Art and Design (9.02 miles)
• Ed Smith Stadium (9.45 miles)
• Mote Marine Aquarium (10.68 miles)
• Museum of Asian Art (11.21 miles)
• Selby Botanical Gardens (11.27 miles)
• Century Club-Sarasota Memorial (11.97 miles)
• Sarasota Memorial Hospital (12.08 miles)
• Myakka Wild Life Tours (13.44 miles)
• Doctors Hospital of Sarasota (14.94 miles)

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