Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Credit Cards for Pick-Up: Many agencies require a credit card upon pick-up. Yes, Opie, we live in that kind of world. So make sure you are in good standing with your "plastic." Call the car rental agency in Miami Beach before arrival or verify in the rental policy and rules to see which forms of payment they accept.

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Miami Beach 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.

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in Miami Beach Florida. 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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Miami Beach FL Area Attractions

• Miami Beach Botanical Garden
• Miami Beach Convention Center
• Mount Sinai Medical Center
• Miami Beach-South Beach (0.54 miles)
• Ocean Drive (0.53 miles)
• Palace Bar (0.57 miles)
• Art-deco District (0.63 miles)
• Wolfsonian Museum (0.66 miles)
• South Beach (0.80 miles)
• Parrot Jungle Island (2.48 miles)
• Port of Miami (2.95 miles)
• American Airlines Arena - Miami Heat (3.51 miles)
• Bayfront Park Amphitheater (3.56 miles)
• Freedom Tower (3.56 miles)
• Downtown Miami (3.85 miles)
• Miami Arena (3.89 miles)
• Adamar Fine Arts (3.92 miles)
• Miami Seaquarium (4.13 miles)

Miami Beach rental guide