Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Many States, One Car: If renting a car for a longer road trip, check with the car rental companies in Tampa, Florida to see if they have policies about crossing state lines that affect the final rate you pay. May be no effect, but don't assume you can crisscross the globe with unlimited mileage impunity. There may be a GPS tracker in the car!

•  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.

•  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 Tampa 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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Tampa FL Area Attractions

• Adventure Island
• Big Cat Rescue
• Busch Gardens
• Carol Morsani Hall
• Downtown Tampa
• Florida Aquarium
• Ford Amphitheatre
• Henry B. Plant Museum
• Houlihan's Stadium
• In the Breeze Ranch
• James A Haley Veterans Hospital
• Legends Field - George M. Steinbrenner Field
• Lowry Park Zoo
• Raymond James Stadium - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Ruskin Seafood Festival
• St. Pete Times Forum - Tampa Bay Lightning
• Tampa Bay Downs
• Tampa General Hospital

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