Smarter Car Renting

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

•  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 Saint Petersburg 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.

•  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.

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

• All Children's Hospital
• Bayfront Medical Center
• Boyd Hill Nature Park
• Eckerd College
• Great Explorations
• Northside Hospital & Heart Institute
• Pinellas Trail
• St Anthony's Hospital
• The Pier
• Tropicana Field - Tampa Bay Rays
• Palms of Pasadena Hospital (4.52 miles)
• Hubbard's Sea Adventures (6.94 miles)
• Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary (11.61 miles)
• Ruskin Seafood Festival (12.83 miles)
• Largo Medical Center (12.92 miles)
• Sun Coast Hospital (13.13 miles)
• Clearwater Christian College (13.29 miles)
• Bright House Network Field (14.30 miles)

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