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.

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

•  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 Stone Mountain Georgia 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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Stone Mountain GA Area Attractions

• Ga's Stone Mountain Park
• Georgia's Stone Mountain State Park
• Zenith Labor Net
• Stone Mountain Park (3.03 miles)
• Yellow River Game Ranch (4.96 miles)
• Northlake Mall (5.83 miles)
• DeVry University - Georgia (6.35 miles)
• DeKalb Medical Center (6.51 miles)
• Mercer University (7.38 miles)
• Agnes Scott College (7.54 miles)
• Theatre Decatur (7.79 miles)
• Veterans Affairs Medical Center (7.95 miles)
• North Atlanta Trade Center (8.01 miles)
• Voorhees College (8.10 miles)
• Emory University (8.80 miles)
• East Lake Golf Club (8.84 miles)
• Gray Line Atlanta (8.92 miles)
• Children's Healthcare Atlanta (9.38 miles)

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