Smarter Car Renting

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

•  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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh? Consider adding a GPS navigation system to your rental. GPS provides turn-by-turn directions to a number of Pittsburgh attractions and businesses, and is offered by almost all Pittsburgh 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.

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Pittsburgh 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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Pittsburgh PA Area Attractions

• A.J. Palumbo Center - Duquesne University
• Allegheny County Courthouse
• Allegheny General Hospital
• Allegheny Observatory
• Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field - Duquesne University
• Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
• Bessemer Court and Transportation Museum
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
• David L. Lawrence Convention Center
• Duquesne University
• Flag Plaza and Pittsburgh Scout Center
• Fort Pitt Museum and Blockhouse
• Frick Art Historical Center
• Heinz Field- Pittsburgh Steelers
• Heinz Memorial Chapel
• James Kelso Bible Lands Museum
• Jefferson Regional Medical Center

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