Smarter Car Renting

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

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

•  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 Frankfort Kentucky 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.

•  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 Frankfort before arrival or verify in the rental policy and rules to see which forms of payment they accept.

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Frankfort KY Area Attractions

• Capital Plaza Convention Center
• Franfort Regional Medical Center
• Historical Preservation
• Kentucky Military History Museum
• Kentucky State University
• Liberty Hall Historic Site
• Orlando Brown Historical House
• Headley-Whitney Museum (15.46 miles)
• Georgetown Community Hospital (16.34 miles)
• Georgetown College (16.76 miles)
• Keeneland Race Course (17.74 miles)
• Georgetown Convention Center (17.89 miles)
• Aviation Museum of Kentucky (18.30 miles)
• International Museum of Horse (19.04 miles)
• American Saddle Horse Museum (19.05 miles)
• Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation (20.17 miles)
• Jewish Hospital Shelbyville (20.28 miles)
• Red Mile Harness Track (21.64 miles)

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