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 Fairbanks 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.

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

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in Fairbanks Alaska. 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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Fairbanks AK Area Attractions

• Carlson Center
• Chena River Convention Center
• Dog Mushing Museum
• Fairbanks Community Museum
• Fairbanks Exploration Historic
• Fairbanks Ice Museum
• Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
• Pike's Riverboat Cruises
• Pleasant Valley Animal Park
• Skiland
• University of Alaska Fairbanks
• University of Alaska Museum
• World Eskimo-Indian Olympics

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