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 Encinitas 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.

•  Fear of the Unknown: Unfamiliar with the streets of Encinitas? Consider adding a GPS navigation system to your rental. GPS provides turn-by-turn directions to a number of Encinitas attractions and businesses, and is offered by almost all Encinitas 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.

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

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Encinitas CA Area Attractions

• Boat Houses
• Rock 'n' Roll Tribute House
• San Dieguito Heritage Museum
• San Dieguito Hospital
• Scripps Memorial Hospital
• Cedros Design District (3.66 miles)
• Del Mar Racetrack (4.82 miles)
• San Diego Polo Club (5.34 miles)
• LEGOLAND California (5.85 miles)
• The Flower Fields (6.38 miles)
• Torrey Pines State Reserve (7.76 miles)
• Old California Restaurant Row (8.69 miles)
• Alt Karlsbad Hanse House (9.16 miles)
• National University (9.53 miles)
• Palomar College (9.76 miles)
• Scripps Green Hospital (10.08 miles)
• Tri-City Medical Center (10.15 miles)
• RIMAC Arena - University of California San Diego (10.18 miles)

Encinitas rental guide