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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Pennsylvania 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.

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Philadelphia 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.

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Philadelphia PA Area Attractions

• Albert Einstein Medical Center
• All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors
• Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse - Saint Joseph's University
• Arch Street United Methodist Church
• Athenaeum of Philadelphia
• Bartram's Garden
• Benjamin Franklin Statue
• Betsy Ross House
• Bishop White House
• Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
• Chestnut Hill College
• Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia Phillies
• Commodore Barry Statue
• Congregation Beth Yeshua
• Congregation Mikveh Israel
• Congregation Rodeph Shalom
• Congress Hall
• Deshler-Morris House

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