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 Richardson 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.

•  Car Types: When selecting a car type, remember it's not just about how cool you'll appear. The car selection page details show an average of how many people and how many pieces of luggage can comfortably fit in each car type. Pay attention to the specifics to be certain they meet your needs before booking.

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

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Richardson TX Area Attractions

• Richardson Square Mall
• University of Texas - Dallas
• Heritage Farm Museum (4.99 miles)
• Interurban Railway Museum (4.99 miles)
• Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (5.31 miles)
• Cotton Bowl Stadium (5.35 miles)
• Medical Center of Plano (5.71 miles)
• The Art Institute of Dallas (6.08 miles)
• Southern Methodist University (8.26 miles)
• McFarlin Memorial Auditorium (8.27 miles)
• Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University (8.36 miles)
• Meadows Museum (8.37 miles)
• Gerald Ford Stadium - Southern Methodist University (8.59 miles)
• Dallas Arboretum (8.86 miles)
• Southfork Ranch (9.30 miles)
• Greenville Avenue (9.99 miles)
• Mesquite Community Hospital (10.01 miles)
• Dallas Christian College (10.41 miles)

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