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 Fresno 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 Fresno California. 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.

•  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.

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Fresno CA Area Attractions

• Abbey Convention Services
• African American Museum
• Archipelago Art Gallery
• California Christian College
• Community Medical Center
• Downing Planetarium
• Duncan Water Gardens
• Elim Gardens
• Elrod and Association Aviation
• Forestiere Underground Gardens
• Fresno Art Museum
• Fresno Chaffee Zoo
• Fresno Metropolitan Museum
• Fresno Pacific University
• German Library and Museum
• Golden Horse Statue
• Kearney Mansion Museum
• LaRyan Event Center

Fresno rental guide