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 Carson City Nevada 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.

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

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in Carson City Nevada. By booking your car early, you can avoid last minute rate increases. It can also help assure your desired vehicle-type will be available at high demand car rental locations.

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Carson City NV Area Attractions

• Carson City Tourism Authority
• Carson Rehabilitation Center
• Carson Tahoe Hospital
• Children Museum
• Multicultural Festival
• Nevada State Capitol
• Nevada State Museum
• Nevada State Railroad Museum
• Silver & Snowflake Festival of Lights
• Western NV Community College
• Carson Ambulatory Surgery Center (1.33 miles)
• Fourth Ward School Museum (11.23 miles)
• Best and Belcher Mine Tour (11.74 miles)
• The Way It Was Museum (11.82 miles)
• Tahoe Tessie's Lake Tahoe Monster Museum (15.33 miles)
• Steamboat Villa Hot Springs Spa (15.91 miles)
• Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course (16.96 miles)
• Tahoe Meadow Trail (18.14 miles)

Carson City rental guide