Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Charlotte rental car reservation. Nothing too crazy, though. If you are in need of an infant or toddler car seat, navigation system, ski rack or more, be sure to make note of it when booking online. Keep in mind that requests are not guaranteed and additional fees may apply.

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

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

• Art Institute of Charlotte
• Bank of America Stadium - Carolina Panthers
• Carolinas Aviation Museum
• Carolinas Medical Center
• Charlotte Bobcats Arena - Charlotte Bobcats
• Charlotte Coliseum
• Charlotte Convention Center
• Charlotte Country Club
• Charlotte Merchandise Mart
• Charlotte Museum of History
• Charlotte Nature Museum
• Charlotte Plaza
• Charlotte Sports Center
• Discovery Place
• Downtown Charlotte
• Fine Museum
• First Presbyterian Church
• Freedom Park

Charlotte rental guide