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 Columbus, Ohio 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!

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in Columbus Ohio. 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.

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

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Columbus OH Area Attractions

• Arthur G James Cancer Hospital
• Columbus Children's Hospital Main
• Columbus College of Art and Design
• Columbus Historical Society
• Columbus Zoo
• Cooper Stadium
• Downtown Columbus
• Grant Medical Center
• Jack Nicklaus Museum
• Jerome Schottenstein Center - Ohio State University
• Mount Carmel East Hospital
• Mount Carmel West
• Nationwide Arena - Columbus Blue Jackets
• Ohio Expo Center
• Ohio Historic Preservation
• Ohio Historical Society
• Ohio Stadium - Ohio State University
• Ohio State University

Columbus rental guide