Smarter Car Renting

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

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

•  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.

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

• Jelly Belly Factory Tour
• David Grant Medical Center (5.42 miles)
• California Medical Facility (6.66 miles)
• Vaca Valley Hospital (8.66 miles)
• Vacaville Convalescent and Rehab (9.25 miles)
• Eagle Vines Golf Club (10.94 miles)
• Napa State Hospital (11.99 miles)
• Six Flags Marine World (13.03 miles)
• Sutter Solano Medical Center (13.29 miles)
• Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Vallejo (13.69 miles)
• California Specialty Hospital (14.32 miles)
• Vallejo Naval and Historical (15.35 miles)
• California Maritime Academy (15.94 miles)
• Balloons Above the Valley (16.57 miles)
• Laird Family Estate (16.57 miles)
• Giant Orange (16.92 miles)
• Contra Costa Reg Medical Center (17.79 miles)
• Veterans Home of California (19.19 miles)

Fairfield rental guide