Smarter Car Renting

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

•  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.

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

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

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Oldsmar FL Area Attractions

• Tampa Bay Downs (1.68 miles)
• Clearwater Christian College (5.66 miles)
• Bright House Network Field (6.17 miles)
• Big Cat Rescue (6.58 miles)
• In the Breeze Ranch (7.09 miles)
• Dunedin Stadium (7.31 miles)
• Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital (7.90 miles)
• Clearwater Marine Aquarium (9.78 miles)
• Morton Plant Hospital (10.00 miles)
• Raymond James Stadium - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10.72 miles)
• Legends Field - George M. Steinbrenner Field (11.05 miles)
• Largo Medical Center (11.74 miles)
• Lowry Park Zoo (12.76 miles)
• Sun Coast Hospital (13.50 miles)
• Community Hospital of New Port (13.56 miles)
• Tampa Greyhound Track (13.76 miles)
• Houlihan's Stadium (14.07 miles)
• Carol Morsani Hall (14.41 miles)

Oldsmar rental guide