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 Alameda 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.

•  Leave Nothing Behind: At a road trip's end, we find we've accumulated souvenirs, kitschy mementoes, and piles of brochures from tourist attractions. These treasures prove you really traveled -- that it wasn't just some wacky delusion. When dropping off your rental car, carefully check every door pocket, drink holder and storage bin for these keepsakes. The rental car company sure doesn't have any use for them.

•  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.

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Alameda CA Area Attractions

• Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet
• Alameda Hospital
• Crown Beach, Robert W. Crown Memorial
• Great White Adventures
• New College of California
• Alameda County Medical Center (2.40 miles)
• Jack London Square (2.50 miles)
• Oakland Arena and Network Associates Coliseum (2.89 miles)
• McAfee Coliseum - Raiders and Athletics (2.92 miles)
• Oracle Arena - Golden State Warriors (2.92 miles)
• Lake Merritt (3.04 miles)
• Children's Fairyland (3.07 miles)
• Pardee Home Museum - Stolen skulls (3.18 miles)
• Mills College (3.37 miles)
• Preservation Park (3.56 miles)
• Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (3.86 miles)
• Samuel Merritt College (3.86 miles)
• Oakland California Temple (3.88 miles)

Alameda rental guide