Smarter Car Renting

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

•  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.

•  Damaged: Always carefully eyeball your vehicle before leaving the rental agency, whether you're in Beverly Hills 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.

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Beverly Hills 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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Beverly Hills CA Area Attractions

• Anderton Court
• Tail-0-the Pup hot dog stand (1.13 miles)
• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (1.17 miles)
• Simon Wisenthal Center (1.59 miles)
• Melrose Avenue Shopping District (2.03 miles)
• Sunset Strip (2.13 miles)
• University of California - Los Angeles - UCLA (2.18 miles)
• 1301 Pe Projects and Editions (2.23 miles)
• CBS Television City (2.28 miles)
• Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park (2.51 miles)
• UCLA Medical Center (2.49 miles)
• La Brea Tar Pits (2.62 miles)
• Pauley Pavilion - UCLA (2.66 miles)
• Museum of Jurassic Technology (3.26 miles)
• VA Greater LA Hlthcare System (3.40 miles)
• Brotman Medical Center (3.44 miles)
• Runyon Canyon (3.63 miles)
• MGM Studios-Sony Pictures (3.68 miles)

Beverly Hills rental guide